Lazio v Cagliari predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Lazio v Cagliari predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	05/01/2013 20:45	full time result	Lazio win	1.5	Bet at Betsson
Betting prediction was written by Ian

LAZIO v CAGLIARI PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

At the end of the first half of the season in Italy only Juventus have won more points than Lazio. That side have lost just four of 18 matches played this season to date and are on a run of five matches unbeaten. Cagliari on current form are the poorest side in Italy as they have lost their last five matches and are one of just two sides without a win in five. Consequently Lazio are 14 places and 19 points ahead of their opponents at the weekend. Matches involving these sides have produced 93 goals at an average of more than 2.5 goals per match. That average is close to two goals per game when only respective home and away matches are considered.

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Lazio won their last match away to Sampdoria. They had 51% of the possession and created most chances but were outscored in the corner count by their opponents. As the home side they should dominate possession against Cagliari and create more scoring opportunities. German international Miroslav Klose is the side’s top scorer and he scored the winning goal in the important match against Inter Milan recently. Cagliari were beaten at home by Juventus in their last match but it was only two goals in added time that secured the points for the visiting side. Juventus had 66% of the possession and something similar could be achieved by Lazio in this match. Marco Sau is Cagliari’s top scorer with five goals and his role will be crucial if the side are to avoid relegation.

LAZIO - CAGLIARI PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Even though the odds are short Lazio look the outstanding bet to win this match. Sometimes it is unwise to ignore the obvious and this is an example of that so Lazio should be backed to record a home win. Lazio have lost just one of nine matches played at home to date and have won four of the last five games played. Cagliari looked like securing a point against league leader Juventus but two late goals means they have not won one point in five matches. There is nothing to suggest Cagliari can avoid defeat on the trip to Rome so a home win is the recommended bet.

Lazio can be backed at 1.5 with Betsson.

LAZIO - CAGLIARI PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Lazio are the only side in Serie A that are unbeaten over the last five fixtures. They may not overhaul Juventus at the top of Serie A but they are good enough to win this match by two clear goals. Lazio are scoring at an average of more than two goals per game at home this season while Cagliari have scored eight goals in away matches. Cagliari may struggle to score in this match so both teams not to score is an interesting bet. In any case Lazio should be backed with a handicap of more than one goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Lazio are 2.66 at Pinnacle Sports -1.5 goals.

LAZIO - CAGLIARI PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Lazio’s nine home matches have produced 26 goals so the average is marginally less than three. Cagliari’s away matches average exactly three goals per game which suggests this match can be relatively high scoring. The tally may exceed two if Lazio can score three times or Cagliari score a consolation goal. The former scenario is the more likely but in any case the match should produce at least two goals. Cagliari conceded three goals at home to Juventus in their last match and that figure may be matched or even exceeded when they play Lazio away from home.

188Bet quote 1.91 for over 2.5 goals.