Italian Serie A
2008-05-04 - Catania Calcio vs Reggina
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Catania’s form has been like a yo-yo in their past five matches as each time they suffered a defeat they would win their next match while for the visitors Reggina they are winless away from home this season so they could find relegation a real prospect if they do not get anything from this match.
Reggina managed a 2-1 win over Parma in their last match which gave them a chance to stay in Serie A. They did well coming back from 1-0 down to win 2-1. But Reggina will find Catania a hard nut to crack especially at the Stadio Massimino. Catania have won their last two here against big guns Napoli and Lazio without conceding a goal. That made up after losing to Torino 2-1on March 30th.
Reggina have a failed to win away from home all season and managed just 7 points from 17 games all season on their travels. Worse is the fact that Reggina have scored nine away goals and conceded 34 all season!
But they will be hoping that history repeats itself as last season they won here by 4-1! And surprisingly That was the only time these teams have ever met here in the top flight.
Catania goes into this match with only Cristian Terlizzi out. Apart from that they have a full clean bill of health. Reggina do not have any injuries or suspensions to worry about. It is a tough task for the visitors Reggina as they had managed just four points from their previous five games ahead of the win against Parma in their last match at home! If they were to lose this match then they are in serious danger of relegation.
With regards to the team news, Cozza and former Palermo man Franco Brienza will provide support to Nicola Amoruso who is fit once again. However he has not found the net since defeating Juventus 2-1 on February 23.
For the home side Giuseppe Mascara will partner Gionatha Spinesi in what will be a 4-4-2 formation for the home side. Juan Manuel Vargas will play on the left win and he scored a wonderful goal against Udinese last week despite being on the losing end.
Take Catania and give the 1/4 ball away here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Catania to win 1-0 or 2-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Catania to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Catania and give the 1/4 ball here.
