Italian Serie A
2011-12-11 - Bologna vs A.C Milan
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Bologna comes into this match on the back of a crisis whereby they have been hit br a financial crisis from last season which has amounted to over €1.1m.
For now the situaion is stable at Bologna however it remains to be seen on how long it will remain that way. On the field though, discussion is now focused on Gaston Ramirez and Alessandro Diamanti’s ability to play together.
It has to be said that the failed partnership of Marco Di Vaio and Robert Acquafresca brought about the change of formation that brought Diamanti in for Acquafresca to sit behind Di Vaio.
However, Bologna manager Stefano Pioli has defended the pair at this early stage, suggesting that they are merely more concerned with getting to grips with the defensive area of their midfield position.
Pioli has admitted the three-day test facing his men - Juventus in the Coppa Italia on Thursday before the clash with Milan on Sunday will be very tough given their opponents good form. For the record Bologna were beaten by Juventus 2-1 in the Coppa Italia on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Milan go into the game in search of their seventh League victory from the last eight games. They are going for their best run under Massimiliano Allegri in order to make it eight wins from nine games and a win here will see AC Milan go top of Serie A ahead of Juventus as Juve do not play until Monday night.
The press are suggesting that it is just a matter of time before Milan take top spot. Interestingly, Massimiliano Allegri has not only had an extra day than his opponent to prepare for this weekend’s match, but he has promised that their side will get better soon.
Discussions are under way to bring in Carlos Tevez and Maxi Lopez to Milan but Allegri was talking only about his current selection’s doing better.
Last season when the two sides met Milan ran out 0-3 winners at this stadium. It is now over 10 years since Bologna recorded a home win over Milan. Since then, they have failed to even score in five of the six subsequent fixtures at the Renato Dall’Ara.
Team News :
Milan will not risk the likes of Antonio Nocerino and Alessandro Nesta, having trained separately from the group during the week.
Possible lineups
Bologna : Agliardi; Raggi, Portanova, Cherubin, Morleo; Kone, Mudingayi, Perez; Ramirez, Diamanti; Di Vaio
Milan : Amelia; Abate, Yepes, Thiago Silva, Antonini; Aquilani, Van Bommel, Ambrosini; Boateng; Ibrahimovic, Pato
Prediction :
Take Milan to win and give the 1/2 ball here.
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The Pick :
Bologna 0-2 Milan
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for Milan to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Main Bet:
take Milan to clear the 1 ball handicap
take Milan to clear the 1 ball handicap
