Sampdoria v Cagliari predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Sampdoria v Cagliari predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	28/10/2012 15:00	full time result	Draw	3.25	Bet at Ladbrokes
Betting prediction was written by Ian

SAMPDORIA v CAGLIARI PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Cagliari are now five places above the foot of the table after beating Torino in their last away match. Cagliari have recently had a change of coach but the turmoil at the club did not prevent them winning for the first time this season. Sampdoria are now six places and two points above them in the table. Matches involving these sides this season to date have produced on average less than 2.5 goals per game.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Cagliari’s confidence will have been enhanced by beating Torino away from home. That side are currently 9th in the table so a home win would have been expected against Cagliari. Possession in the match was just about shared but Cagliari created more chances and sealed the points with a late penalty converted by Nene, a key player in attack. As the home side Sampdoria should control the play and see more of the ball against Cagliari but that does not necessarily mean they will win the match. Sampdoria lost their last match to Parma despite having more of the play but in this upcoming fixture they can avoid defeat even without most of the possession.

SAMPDORIA - CAGLIARI PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Sampdoria have not won any of their last four matches in which they have been defeated three times. Only four teams have a poorer record at home than Sampdoria and that situation is unlikely to have improved after this match at the weekend. Cagliari have avoided defeat in two of four away matches this season to date and on that basis can secure a point in the match at Sampdoria.

Back the draw at 3.25 with Ladbrokes.

SAMPDORIA - CAGLIARI PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

The most likely outcome of this match is a draw so Cagliari should be supported with a start of one half a goal. If they avoid defeat that becomes a winning bet and a draw or win is anticipated for the away team. This is a match which is unlikely to see Sampdoria record a second win at home this season and they may even struggle to share the points. In any case Cagliari can be backed with a half goal start. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

Cagliari are 1.76 +0.5 with Pinnacle Sports

SAMPDORIA - CAGLIARI PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Respective home and away matches have produced on average less than two goals and that figure is unlikely to increase after this match. It brings together a low scoring home team and an away team that finds the net less than the overall average for the league. Those pointers suggest this will not be a high scoring game so less than three goals is the recommended bet.

BetVictor go 1.66 for less than three goals.