Palermo v Juventus predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Palermo v Juventus predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	09/12/2012 15:00	full time result	Juventus win	1.7	Bet at William Hill
Betting prediction was written by Ian

PALERMO v JUVENTUS PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Juventus won the league title in Italy last season without losing a match. They were also unbeaten in 10 games at the start of this season but they have recently lost significant matches against Inter Milan and AC Milan. However, Juventus are still the current league leaders as other teams below them have faltered, particularly Inter despite that crucial win against Juventus. Palermo are just one place above the relegation places and would be in the bottom three but for Siena’s handicap of six points. Consequently Juventus are 16 places and 21 points ahead of their opponents at they weekend. Juventus’s matches have been relatively high scoring but conversely Palermo’s games are seeing well below the average number of goals. The combined statistics create an average of just over 2.5 goals for matches involving these two sides.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Palermo lost away at Roma recently, despite having 55% of the possession. They had just four shots on target and scored just one goal. In that match Palermo were not effective in converting use of the ball into goal scoring opportunities. Even as the home Palermo will not dominate possession but will be looking to create more chances than in recent matches in order to avoid defeat in this game. The Juventus manager appears to be getting the balance right with regards his striking options. Juventus have led the Serie A standings all season and are top scorers in the league with 32 goals from 15 games. Andrea Pirlo is the playmaker in midfield and he was highly effective playing for Italy in Euro2012, especially against England. The Juventus back line coped with Chelsea’s threat in the Champions League and they should be similarly at ease against Palermo.

PALERMO - JUVENTUS PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

This match looks like providing one of the away bankers this weekend. Juventus were not beaten in 19 away matches last season and have only lost one in seven matches on the road this campaign. Palermo have only lost once at home this season and three wins have been supplemented by as many draws, However, they have yet to host a side as good as Juventus and there could be a dent in that impressive home record after this match. Juventus are on the worst run of form since the start of last season but Palermo have lost three of their last six matches. The form guidelines suggest an away win and if Juventus do not earn maximum points they could lose top position for the first time this season.

Back Juventus at 1.7 with William Hill.

PALERMO - JUVENTUS PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Palermo’s form at home cannot be underestimated and that impressive run at their own ground suggests Juventus will not stroll to victory. Palermo’s home stadium in Sicily is something of a fortress and only the best sides come away with three points. Juventus are one of those sides but even this team may have to settle for a single goal win. Palermo generally score at home which means Juventus may have to score at least once to secure the points. In any case they should be backed in the Asian Handicap markets but only giving up half a goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Juventus -0.5 is 1.66 with Pinnacle Sports.

PALERMO - JUVENTUS PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Palermo's home matches average just less than 2.5 goals per game and they have scored one more goal than they have conceded. Only one side has scored more goals away from home this season than Juventus and they generally score at least twice on the road. On trips to places like Palermo they achieve a better average so the relevant facts point to a relatively high scoring game in which both teams can score.

188Bet go 1.88 for more than two goals.