Italian Serie A
2008-12-14 - Inter Milan vs Chievo
A Sports Betting Pick by Shady
Football: Italy, Serie A
Sunday, 14th December 2008 - Kickoff 14:00
Inter have a 6 point lead at the top of the Serie A and a win would even pile pressure on both Juventus and Ac Milan who meet in the late game on Sunday evening.
Mourinho mentions that it is crucial to capitalize when both your closest opponents are facing one another.
Inter Milan are without the services of Marco Materazzi and Adriano is also doubtful for the game. With Ricardo Quaresma voted as the ‘Worse Serie A’ player this season, I have doubts whether he will start the game. Swedish International, Zalatan Ibrahimovic should start alongside Julio Cruz up front.
In midfield, Sulley Muntari, Esteban Cambiasso, Dejan Stankovic and Javier Zanetti should start alongside one another in a diamond shape formation.
In defense, with Marco Materazzi out, Walter Samuel should come in place for him alongside Ivan Coroba in the heart of defense accompanied by Maxwell and Maicon at left and right back respectively.
In goal, the reliable Julio Cesar will start as usual.
With Mourinho using the 4-4-2 diamond shape formation, Esteban Cambiasso will sit in front of the defense allowing Sulley Muntari and Stankovic to push up and support Ibrahimovic and Cruz. Maicon will also bomb down the right flank to deliver some crosses to both strikers.
Key players to watch out would be, Muntari as he has impressed me this season with Inter Milan. His crucial goal against Juventus secured a vital victory for Inter. Ibrahimovic who is has already scored 8 goals for Inter this season would have to be watch closely as he is always a match winner.
Betting Statistic :
Under the asian handicap line this season, Inter Milan have only won once out of the seven games at home, drawing two and losing no less than four games.
Inter Milan are currently join bottom at the Serie A betting table with Chievo based on the handicap statistics.
On the other hand Chievo have won three out of their seven away games this season under the asian handicap line.
Chievo have only won one of the three games, losing the remaining both games BUT the headstart given on the line was good enough to see Chievo winning both games on the handicap line.
THe VERDICT
Those who follow the EPL would know what kind of manager Jose Mourinho is. He does not go for attractive football but three points in the bag is what he seeks for.
There is little doubt that Inter Milan will take three points, but I am uncertain whether could Inter cover the two goal start. In addition, Jose Mourinho also warns Inter fans not to expect an emphatic victory.
The Statistics :
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BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Inter Milan to win the game.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Inter Milan normally don’t score early in the game, therefore if the odds drop, try considering Inter Milan on the handicap line, only if it is still goalless or Inter losing the game.
