Napoli v Roma predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Napoli v Roma predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	06/01/2013 20:45	full time result	Draw	3.65	Bet at Betsson
Betting prediction was written by Ian

NAPOLI v ROMA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This is a key match in determining which side qualifies for the Europa League or pushes on with a win to get closer to the hampions League qualifying positions. This is the most evenly matched fixture on the schedule this weekend. Both sides have played decently during the first half of the season and a draw looks the most likely outcome of this match. Napoli are one place and two points ahead of their opponents at the weekend. Matches involving these sides have produced 111 goals this season at an average of more than three goals per game. That average is even greater when only respective home and away matches are considered.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Napoli won their last match away to 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. Roma had 55% of the possession but lost away to Lazio recently. Erik Lamela is a key player and he scored an early goal but three goals in 12 minutes sealed the win for Lazio. Even so to dominate the ball in such a match suggests Roma will have a greater share of the ball against Napoli. Roma beat Torino recently ago with two second half goals, arriving late in the context of Roma’s 63% share of the ball.

NAPOLI - ROMA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Napoli have lost two of their last three matches while Roma have lost just one in five. If Roma win this match they will overtake Napoli in the league but an away win may be beyond then. The most likely outcome of this match is a draw as on current and season long form these sides are at a similar level. Napoli have lost just one of nine matches played at home this season to date while Roma have won four times away but not drawn. There have been just four draws involving these sides this season but the last match between these sides ended two all towards the end of last season.

Back the draw at 3.65 with Betsson.

NAPOLI - ROMA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Roma can avoid defeat in this match so they should be backed with a start of half a goal. This only becomes a losing trade if the match is lost but all the relevant factors point to a close match that will not produce a decisive result. The last six matches between these sides have been shared with two wins for both sides and two draws. Home advantage has not always been key to determining the outcome of matches between these sides which suggests Roma can avoid defeat and cover the suggested handicap. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Pinnacle Sports quote 1.83 for Roma +0.5.

NAPOLI - ROMA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Roma are the highest scorers in Serie A with 42 goals in 18 matches. Napoli have scored 33 in as many matches so are not exactly prolific. However, this has the makings of an open match with plenty of goal scoring opportunities. These sides drew 2-2 when they last met and something similar is expected on this occasion. There were six goals in Roma’s last match against AC Milan and Napoli scored twice away from home when they last played. Those facts would suggest there are goals in this match which should be relatively high scoring. In any case the final tally of goals should be more than two.

Take the 1.4 with Ladbrokes for more than two goals.