Italian Serie A
2013-03-16 - Catania vs Udinese
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : Italian Serie A
Venue: Stadio Angelo Massimino
Saturday 16th March 2013 – Kickoff time 18:00
Match Preview :
Saturday's early kick-off sees the battle between two sides who are running out of time in their battle to qualify for a place in Europe. Catania and Udinese have both challenged the top five teams this season but now their efforts seems to have fallen and their hopes slowly fading out.
Catania have suffered the disapointment of late goals from Inter's Rodrigo Palacio and Juventus midfield Emanuele Giaccherini have cost them crucial points in recent matches. Udinese meanwhile, have discovered their form albeit a bit late in the season.
Still, both sides can say they have had a good season so far. They must hope that Inter and Lazio continue their poor performances and then they can slip through for a place in Europe at their expense.
The main reason Catania is in the top ten is based largely on their impressive home form. Other then those teams in the top five, Catania it is one of the best home forms, in Serie A and they have won five of their last seven matches at the Stadio Angelo Massimino.
When they met earlier in the season, it ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Stadio Friuli. Udinese scored through Antonio Di Natale which came in injury time. And for the record, Udinese are unbeaten in their last four fixtures against Catania.
Form:
Catania - D W W L L
Udinese - W L D W D
Team News :
Catania Team News :
Catanis'a leading scorer in Gonzalo Bergessio is doubtful, while defender Ciro Capuano is definitely unavailable. Meanwhile Nicolas Spolli is out as he is suspended.
Udinese Team News :
Mehdi Benatia, Andrea Lazzari, Giampaolo Pinzi and Giovanni Pasquale are all injured, while Maicosuel, Maurizio Domizzi and Thomas will miss this match through suspension.
Possible lineups
Catania: Andujar; Alvarez, Legrottaglie, Bellusci; Izco, Lodi, Biagianti, Almiron, Marchese; Barrientos, Gomez
Udinese : Brkic; Basta, Danilo, Angella, Gabriel Silva; Pereyra, Agyemang-Badu, Campos Toro; Muriel; Di Natale
Predictions :
Go for Udinese and accept the 1/2 ball here for them not to lose this match.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Catania 1-1 Udinese
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Udinese and accept the +1/2 ball here.
