Napoli v Bologna predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Napoli v Bologna predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	16/12/2012 20:45	full time result	Napoli	1.36	Bet at Betsson
Betting prediction was written by Ian

NAPOLI v BOLOGNA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This is a match that brings together sides with the greatest disparity in ability on this weekend’s schedule. Only Juventus and Inter Milan have won more points than Napoli this season and they have lost just three of 16 matches. Bologna have already lost nine times this season and would be in an even lower position but for the deduction of points from several teams below them. Bologna have won just four times this season, with only one of those wins coming on the road. Seven away matches have already been lost and another defeat is expected against Napoli. The home side are currently 12 places and 18 points ahead of their opponents at the weekend. Matches involving these sides have produced marginally more than 2.5 goals per game, approximately the same number when only respective home and away matches are considered.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Edinson Cavani has scored eleven goals this season and is a key player for Napoli. He scored in the recent win away to Genoa, a match in which Napoli had 56% of possession. As the home side they are likely to have a similar share of the ball against Bologna so will need to be efficient in turning possession into goal scoring opportunities. Bologna also had a relatively decent result in their recent home match, a draw against Udinese. They had just 41% of the possession which was used effectively to create as many clear scoring chances as their opponents. Bologna lost their away match at Torino and despite having 53% of possession did not manage one shot on target and were outscored in the corner count.

NAPOLI - BOLOGNA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

This is another match in which it would be unwise to ignore the obvious. Napoli are the second shortest priced favourite in Italy this weekend but should justify the odds with a comfortable win. Napoli’s loss away to Inter Milan last week was there first defeat in six matches and a continuation of that level of form should see them earn maximum points from this match. Napoli have the best home record in Serie A and have yet to lose at home this season to date. Bologna have won two of their last six matches and only one side has an inferior away record in this league. One win has been easily offset by seven defeats and another loss is anticipated against Napoli.

Back Napoli at 1.36 with Betsson.

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NAPOLI - BOLOGNA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

This is a match that Napoli should win and the margin of victory can be more than one goal. Napoli have scored 19 goals in eight home matches so far this season and that average can be maintained or improved upon against Bologna. Napoli have conceded seven goals in those home matches but Bologna are unlikely to add to that tally. Bologna generally concede away from home and they may let in at least one goal at the weekend. They are far from prolific on the road which means the margin of defeat ca be more than one goal. The relative odds for these sides reflect the gap in ability and Napoli can confirm the form by winning this match by more than one goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Its 2.26 with 188Bet for Napoli -1.5.

NAPOLI - BOLOGNA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Napoli’s home matches are averaging more than three goals per game and they can maintain a scoring rate of two goals in each home fixture. Correct score bettors may consider a final score of 3-0 and another interesting bet is both teams not to score. Bologna’s away matches have been relatively low scoring but they might not need to score against Napoli to take the total number of goals above two. The combined average for these sides is just about 2.5 goals per game but Napoli’s home scoring record is the key to determining the number of goals scored in this match.

Take the 1.81 with Pinnacle Sports for over 2.5 goals.