Pescara v Parma predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Pescara v Parma predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	04/11/2012 12:31	full time result	Parma win	2.25	Bet at Ladbrokes
Betting prediction was written by Ian

PESCARA v PARMA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This is an intriguing match as it brings together a home side in the bottom three of the table and opponents that are sixth in the latest standings. Parma are 12 places and 7 points ahead of their opponents at the weekend. Parma have just the 13th best away record in the league but are unbeaten at their own stadium in five matches. No team has won fewer points at home this season to date than Pescara, winners of just one match on their own pitch during the current campaign. Matches involving these sides this seen have seen on average marginally more than two goals per game, though the average is nearer 2.5 when only respective home and away matches are considered.

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Pescara had more than 54% of the possession when losing to Udinese away from home recently. However, they had just four shots on target suggesting they have difficulty in turning use of the ball into scoring opportunities. As the home team Pescara should dominate possession against Parma but that does not necessarily mean they will win this game. Parma had 58% of the possession in their latest home match, a 2-1 win against Sampdoria. Their opponents had just one shot on target which suggests Parma were effective in not allowing conceded possession to bring about goal scoring opportunities for their opponents. This match is unlikely to produce many chances and both sides will have a decent share of the ball in midfield. Seven different players have scored for Parma this season and only one has scored more than twice.

PESCARA - PARMA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Pescara have already lost three times at home this season, and not all those defeats were against teams of the ability of the visitors. That would suggest another loss is likely for the home team. They have scored just three goals at home this season and conceded nine. Parma’s away record is below average and it is their fine form at home that has contributed most points. However, the overall difference in ability suggests this is a match that Parma can win so an away victory is the recommended bet.

Parma can be backed at 2.25 with Ladbrokes.

PESCARA - PARMA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Parma should be backed with a minimum start which becomes a winning bet if they avoid defeat. Pescara are unlikely to improve on the worst home record in the league and avoiding defeat is the best they can expect. Parma could well win a low scoring match and can therefore be confidently backed with a start of one quarter of a goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

Pinnacle Sports quote 1.45 for Parma +0.25.

PESCARA - PARMA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Pescara have scored the fewest number of goals at home of the entire league and this is a match that is unlikely to see that average enhanced. Both teams not to score is an interesting bet and Parma to win to nil makes some appeal. Correct score bettors may consider 0-0 or 0-1 but in any case this match looks likely to produce less than three goals.

It’s 1.78 for less than three goals with Pinnacle Sports.