Roma v AC Milan predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Roma v AC Milan predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	22/12/2012 20:45	full time result	AC Milan win	2.6	Bet at Betsson
Betting prediction was written by Ian

ROMA v AC MILAN PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This looks to be an evenly matched contest as there is little between the sides in the current standings. Both sides have made a decent start during the first half of the season and are challenging to qualify for next season’s Europa League. In fact they could well qualify for the Champions League if they can put together a consistent run of form over the remainder of the season. They have both lost six matches but Roma have won one more game which means they are higher in the table. However, Roma are just one place and two points ahead of their opponents at the weekend. In terms of goals Roma are relatively high scoring and AC Milan score and concede fewer than the average but the combined tally is more than three goals each game.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

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 Milan. Roma beat Torino recently with two second half goals, arriving late in the context of Roma’s 63% share of the ball. AC Milan are now getting their season back on track after an indifferent start and were at their best in beating Chievo 5-1 four weeks ago, with five different players scoring the goals. Milan had more than 63% of the ball in beating Chievo so the shots on target and goals reflected the balance of play. Milan also beat defending champions Juventus in their last home match, creating the one successful scoring opportunity from just 39% of the ball.

ROMA - AC MILAN PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Roma are one of the form sides in Italy having won four of their last five matches. However they lost away to Chievo last week and that side are just below halfway in the current standings. Roma have won just half of the eight matches they have played at home this season and they have just the 11th best home record in Serie A. Milan are unbeaten in five matches and they have won maximum points from their last four, including two fixture away from home. Milan made a poor start to the season but they are now moving up the table to a position more in keeping with their pedigree. Away wins are tough in any league but especially in matches that look evenly matched but AC Milan can continue the process of improvement by beating Roma on their own ground.

Take the 2.6 with Betsson for AC Milan.

ROMA - AC MILAN PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Roma are the favourites to win this match but recent form suggests they may struggle to avoid defeat. Roma have failed to beat sides of similar ability to AC Milan at home this season and they may not even share the points. AC Milan have only lost twice away from home this season and they can enhance that record by winning this match. The margin of victory may be just one goal but in any case AC Milan can cover a handicap of half a goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Back AC Milan -0.5 with Stan James.

ROMA - AC MILAN PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

In assessing the potential for goals in this match Roma’s scoring and conceding record cannot be ignored. Their 17 matches so far this season have produced 63 goals so the average is greater than 3.5. Roma have scored 11 more goals than they have conceded and even against a side at Milan’s level the average should be maintained. This looks like being an open match with plenty of scoring opportunities which should lead to at least three goals. Milan’s away matches average exactly four goals per game so all the relevant statistics point to a high scoring fixture with more than two goals.

Ladbrokes quote 1.5 for more than two goals.

ROMA - AC MILAN PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: FINAL WORDS

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