Italian Serie A
2011-02-20 - Lazio vs Bari
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Lazio is expected to exact revenge on Bari after they were beaten here 0-2 last season. Lazio's 2-0 win against Brescia ensured they remain in fourth spot behind Inter Milan. Edy Reja maintained that a Europa Spot was their target this season rather then a Champions League spot.
Lazio will have to start this match without the likes of Tommaso Rocchi, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Mobido Diakitè and Simone Del Nero for this weekend while Reja needs to consider who starts in attack.
Libor Kozak has scored five goals this season which is more than Mauro Zarate. Kozak should get the nod for Lazio here alongside Giuseppe Sculli, though Sergio Floccari is another option.
Bari are still bottom of Serie A and the arrival of Coach Bortolo Mutti saw them keep a clean sheet in the goalless draw with Genoa.
The Bari injury problems are easing a bit but Paulo Vitor Barreto and Nicola Belmonte are still absent for this clash. But the good news is that Vitalii Kutuzov and Salvatore Masiello are expected to be back in the squad for this game.
Bari have a new look in attack with Stefano Okaka partnering Gergely Rudolf with Simone Bentivoglio providing support wide left. Nacho Castillo is ready to come off the bench, while it remains to be seen if Sergio Almiron will feature in midfield.
Watch out for Kozak in the Lazio ranks to hit the target in this match.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Lazio 3-1 Bari
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Lazio to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Lazio and give the 1 1/4 ball here. (main bet)
