Italian Serie A
2012-12-09 - Inter Milan vs Napoli
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Match of the week no dout as Inter play host to Napoli in a meeting between second and third in the standings.
As it is now, Napoli are second with 33 points, two points behind League leaders Juventus and two points ahead of third placed Inter.
There is not much to sperate these two sides and the likes of Fiorentina, Lazio and Roma still keen to have a say in the title race, an a defeat to either side could see them losing their confidence in the pursuit of the scudetto.
After beating Juventus more then a month ago, the results have not gone Inter Milan's way winning just two of their last seven in all competitions coming into this match.
Nevertheless it has to be said that Inter have fared fairly well in the big games this season, losing to Roma but beating Fiorentina, Milan and Juventus.
The Wesley Sneijder contract saga is still going on with no resolution in sight, and even though there was nothing at stake in midweek they could only manage a high scoring 2-2 draw with Azerbaijan’s Neftci Baku which doesn't seem impressive at all even though they fielded theirreserves and a young side.
Napoli meanwhile lost to PSV Eindhoven 3-1 at the San Paolo and if anything it only showed that Antonio Rosati is poor and not a capable replacement for Morgan de Sanctis in goal. Walter Mazzarri did claimed they were not happy to lose so they will be looking to bounce back up in this clash.
For the record, Napoli had lost their first four visits to Inter at San Siro since returning to Serie A in 2007 before destroying Claudio Ranieri’s Inter side 3-0 last October of last year.
Napoli don't do too well in the big games. They did defeat the likes of Fiorentina and Lazio but were beaten by Juve and throwing away a two goal lead to draw with Milan.
Team News :
Inter Milan Team News :
Inter’s Dejan Stankovic, Joel Obi, Cristian Chivu and Gaby Mudingayi are injured, whilst Walter Samuel’s suspension could pave the way for Matias Silvestre to come in defence
Napoli Team News :
Napoli’s Goran Pandev, Salvatore Aronica and Christian Maggio are all rated doutbful to start this match.
Possible lineups
Inter Milan : Handanovic; Ranocchia, Silvestre, Juan Jesus; Zanetti, Gargano, Cambiasso, Nagatomo; Cassano, Palacio; Milito
Napoli : De Sanctis; Gamberini, Cannavaro, Britos; Mesto, Behrami, Inler, Zuniga; Hamsik; Insigne, Cavani
Predictions :
Go for Inter Milan to win and give the 1/4 ball away.
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The Pick :
Inter Milan 2-1 Napoli
BEST BETTING TIP :
Main Bet :Take Inter Milan to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Go for Inter and give the 1/4 ball away.
