Lazio v Roma predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Lazio v Roma predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	11/11/2012 15:00	full time result	Draw	3.7	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Ian

LAZIO v ROMA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This is a match between two sides currently in the Europa League qualifying positions, both needing a good run over the remainder of the season to qualify for the Champions League. Lazio are just one place and two points above their opponents at the weekend. Five sides have a better home record than Lazio this season while Roma are third in the current away table with only Juventus and Inter Milan above them. Matches involving these sides have averaged 3.5 goals per game this season to date and the average is similar when only respective home and away matches are considered.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Lazio were comprehensively beaten by Catania in their last match, a 4-0 result which contradicted the relative form of both sides. Lazio had 61% of the possession which is a massive share for any away team but even more surprising in a match that was easily lost. There was littler to choose between the sides in terms of shots on target and corners but Catania were more efficient in creating the better opportunities. Lazio will be looking to dominate the ball at home. In five home matches they have had a greater share of possession. While Lazio were conceding four goals last weekend Roma were scoring the same number and that from having the ball for just 45% of the time against Palermo.

LAZIO - ROMA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

The current league table suggests that this match brings together two evenly matched sides. The key to determining the outcome of this match is how Lazio respond to such a significant defeat last weekend. They have now lost four matches in the league this season but that has been offset by six wins and one draw. Two of five home matches have not been won which suggests a draw could be the best to be expected against a side of Roma’s ability. That side have won three of five away matches this season to date and they are playing well enough to avoid defeat again at the weekend. Most recent respective results cannot be ignored so a draw is the recommendation.

Take 3.7 for the draw with Pinnacle Sports.

LAZIO - ROMA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Current form suggest that Roma can avoid defeat at least. Lazio play this match on the back of a stunning defeat to Catania while Roma are one of the form teams in Italy. They should be backed with a minimum start which means this is a winning trade if the points are shared or Roma win away from home for the fourth time this season. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

BetVictor quote 1.67 for Roma +0.25.

LAZIO - ROMA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Roma’s 11 games this season have produced 46 goals, 6 more scored than conceded. Lazio’s matches are also averaging almost three goals per game so the facts are clear in that they indicate a high scoring game. The stats can be utilised by betting on goals in each half, both teams to score and even greater than three goals. That means the obvious trade in the over/under 2.5 goals market is to back more than two.

Over two goals is 1.36 with Stan James.