Napoli v Palermo predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Napoli v Palermo predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	13/01/2013 15:00	full time result	Napoli win	1.33	Bet at Stan James
Betting prediction was written by Ian

NAPOLI v PALERMO PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This match involves two sides that are the most unevenly matched of the schedule in Italy at the weekend. It brings together a home side that currently third in the league and opponents that are in the relegation places. Palermo would be bottom of the league if Siena had not been deducted six points for match fixing at the start of the season. Napoli's four deafeats have been more than offset by the 15 matches that they have not lost. Palermo have already lost ten times this season, just over half the matches they have contested in the current campaign. Napoli are 16 places and 22 points ahead of their opponents on Sunday afternoon. Napoli's games have produced significantly more goals than the league average but conversely Palermo’s games have been below average in terms of goals scored. The combined totals for respective home and away matches result in an average of just over 2.5 goals per game.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Napoli won their last away match at Siena, a team that are on a poor run of form. However, the points were only confirmed when Edinson Cavani scored the second goal in the final minute. That player is a key forward for Napoli and they will be determined to keep him at the club despite interest from several teams in England that could lead to offers during the transfer window. Palermo lost away to Parma last weekend but the match was only settled in favour of the home side when they scored during stoppage time. Palermo had more than 56% of the possession which is an outstanding return for an away side. They had more shots on target and deserved to draw the match. Napoli will dominate possession in this match so Palermo will have to be efficient in turning possession into shots on target.

NAPOLI - PALERMO PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Only Inter Milan are a shorter price than Napoli to win this weekend and all the form guidelines suggest Napoli can justify the odds. Palermo have won fewest points in the Italian league this season and Siena are only below them in the table due to a handicap of six points. Napoli have lost just one of ten matches played at home this season to date. Palermo are the only side in Serie A that have not won a match away from home this season. Their first win on the road is unlikely to be achieved against a side at Napoli’s level. Palermo have failed to win any of their last five matches while Napoli have won their last two fixtures. It would be a massive upset if Napoli did not win this game so they cannot be overlooked despite the short odds.

Back Napoli at 1.33 with Stan James.

NAPOLI - PALERMO PREDICTIONS: ASIAN ANDICAP PREVIEW

Napoli have scored more goals at home this season than any other side in the Italian league. They are averaging 2.5 goals per game at home and that average can be maintained against Palermo. Napoli have conceded 11 goals at home this season but Palermo don’t have the ability or current form to increase the average. This is a match in which backing both teams not to score has some appeal. The Napoli defence can prevent a Palermo goal while the forwards should have plenty of opportunities to create a decisive lead. The respective league positions of these sides points to a wide margin victory for Napoli so they should be backed to overcome a handicap of two goals.Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Pinnacle Sports quote 2.75 for Napoli -2 goals.

NAPOLI - PALERMO PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

This match brings together a high scoring and conceding side and opponents that have been involved in several low scoring games. Palermo have scored a mere four goals away from home this season which means they have the poorest scoring record in away matches of any side in the league. With the visitors then unlikely to score the issue with regards the total goals market is how many times Napoli can score. On season averages they should score at least twice and possibly more in view of the standard of the opposition. In any case the final tally of goals should exceed two thanks to a significant contribution from the home side.

Ladbrokes quote 1.57 for more than 2 goals.