Italian Serie A
2009-05-17 - Palermo vs S.S Lazio
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Davide Ballardini. who came fire from President Maurizio Zamparini could play his last match for the club if they fail to beat Lazio in this match, even though he has guided them within touching distance of a Europa League Spot.
While Palermo lost their last match against Siena 1-0, Lazio has lost their last three games going into this match and could be distracted by their Coppa Italia Final as well.
While Palermo have a poor away record, they are good at home with 13 wins and four defeats. They have yet to draw match here all season, so, who knows this could be their first draw of the season at home? It must be noted that they’ve won four on the trot at the Stadio Barbera by scoring 15 goals and conceding just four.
The home side depends a lot on Fabrizio Miccoli's presence that when he is out injured the club tends to struggle without his presence. He is out of this match injured together with Giovanni Tedesco and Igor Budan so their choices are limited here. Moris Carrozzieri is also out of the side after he failed a dope test. Juventus-owned youngster Davide Succi is set to start instead of Miccoli alongside with Edinson Cavani and Fabio Simplicio.
Lazio is expected to rest their top players for this match in preparations for the Coppa Italia. They are already out of the Europa League due to a poor second half of the season as they suffered defeats in 11 out of their 16 games.
The visitors are also missing the likes of Cristian Brocchi and Sebastiano Siviglia who are out on suspensions. Meanwhile Goran Pandev is still struggling with injury. Mauro Zarate is expected to partner Tommaso Rocchi in this match.
Last season Lazio managed a 2-2 draw here with Amauri missing a penalty for the home side and Lazio ending with nine men thanks to red cards for Siviglia and Lorenzo De Silvestri.
Take Lazio to avoid a fourth defeat here and accept the 1 ball here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Draw Match 0-0 or 1-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for this match to end in a draw.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take S.S Lazio and accept the 1 ball here.
