Sampdoria v Atalanta predictions.

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Sampdoria v Atalanta predictions. Serie A Italy, Italy	04/11/2012 15:00	full time result	Draw	3.2	Bet at Sportingbet
Betting prediction was written by Ian

SAMPDORIA v ATALANTA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Sampdoria have lost all their last four league matches and the would be bottom of a table covering that spell. Only one team has a worse record at home. Sampdoria have won just one of four home matches, scoring just three goals in the process. Atalanta are just above mid table after a solid start to the season. However, they have won just one of five matches away from home this season but only two of those matches have been lost. Matches involving these sides have averaged marginally less than 2.5 goals per game while Sampdoria’s home matches have seen significantly less.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

As the home side Sampdoria should control the play and see more of the ball against Atalanta but that does not necessarily mean they will win the match. Sampdoria lost their match to Parma despite having more of the play and were also beaten by Cagliari recently. In the latest defeat Sampdoria had a 55% share of the ball lost to a second half goal. Maxi Lopez is the side’s main source of goals, Atalanta had 58% of the possession in their recent match against Siena. They could avoid defeat in this match while seeing least of the ball. Neither side sides are very efficient at turning chances into goals and both have the potential to lose even when the dominate the share of the ball.

SAMPDORIA - ATALANTA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Sampdoria have lost their last five matches so it would be a surprise if this match ended in a home win. On current form, Sampdoria are the worst side in Italy and will struggle to win for the first time in six matches. However, they may be hosting Atalanta at the right time as that side have lost their last two matches. Atalanta will not be feeling too confident after two defeats and home advantage could be the key factor in determining the outcome of this match. Sampdoria should use that edge to avoid defeat.

Its 3.2 for a draw at Stan James.

SAMPDORIA - ATALANTA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Atalanta have a better record at home than away but they are playing well enough to avoid defeat in this match. Sampdoria are due a win but it may not come in this match against an Atalanta side that could be difficult to beat. Nether teams are playing confidently and the match can be drawn which means Atalanta can be backed with a start of one half a goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

Atlanta +0.5 are 1.78 with BetVictor.

SAMPDORIA - ATALANTA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

There have been just 7 goals in Sampdoria's four home matches this season to date. Atalanta’s five away matches have produced eight goals so all the relevant statistics point to a low scoring game. The combined totals for both sides are on average less than two goals per game. One goal could be enough to decide this fixture especially if Atalanta score first but in any case backing less than three goals is recommended.

Pinnacle Sports are 1.57 for less than three goals.