Serie A - (02-Feb-2007)

[themadactuarian]

Greetings,

Palermo at CATANIA – You would think that Palermo would attack the winter market by acquiring a player - or two - to solidify what is a weak defensive core, and, at best, mediocre midfield. Instead, they have gone the unexpected route, by adding to their already prolific offense. Phenomenal acquisition in Edison Cavany (<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:country-region><st1lace>Uruguay</st1lace></st1:country-region>), and Matusiak of Poland. I have no doubt that these two will bear fruit for <st1:City><st1lace>Palermo</st1lace></st1:City> in the near future, who will become a true offensive force in Serie A. Things to consider about today’s match: <st1:City><st1lace>Catania</st1lace></st1:City> is a tough home performer, with only one loss in 10 games, and 18 goals scored. <st1:City><st1lace>Palermo</st1lace></st1:City> is far from dominant on the road, as they are at home, having produced 4W-3D-3L, and only 9 goals scored. Not convinced that they are in form, no goals scored in the last two games (foreign territory for <st1:City><st1lace>Palermo</st1lace></st1:City>) the key to this match is offense. Not <st1:City><st1lace>Palermo</st1lace></st1:City>’s, but <st1:City><st1lace>Catania</st1lace></st1:City>’s. Teams that have been successful against <st1:City><st1lace>Palermo</st1lace></st1:City>, are those that have attacked their defense form the first minute. In many ways, it disrupts what they like to do, which is attacking from the flanks. Ton of cash will be poured on <st1:City><st1lace>Palermo</st1lace></st1:City> today; I would agree with that, but have a lot of respect for <st1:City><st1lace>Catania</st1lace></st1:City>’s home performance. First meeting between these two, produced a score of 5-3 for <st1:City><st1lace>Palermo</st1lace></st1:City>. Sense it will be no different today, with the exception of who will win this game.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
The play:<o></o>
<st1:City><st1lace>Catania</st1lace></st1:City> pk and +0.5 -127 (4 units)<o></o>
<st1:City><st1lace>Catania</st1lace></st1:City> over 2.5 +104 (4.5 units)<o></o>
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MA says: Would have played more units on the side and total, but will save those units for tomorrow, heavy juice on <st1lace>Livorno</st1lace> won’t be enough to change my mind…<o></o>
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Cheers and good luck,<o></o>
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MA<o></o>
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[rhinooooo]

Great Writeup MA. Congrats on the coppa italia picks this week.

My leans for today are the same as yours. Looking at Catania PK, and the Over 2.5goals. Their earlier fixture this season saw Palermo win 5-3, but as you've said Palermo haven't scored in two games making me hesitant on the over. I'm gonna read up a few more things and will probably tail you on the over.

Good luck!

 

[themadactuarian]

Great Writeup MA. Congrats on the coppa italia picks this week.

My leans for today are the same as yours. Looking at Catania PK, and the Over 2.5goals. Their earlier fixture this season saw Palermo win 5-3, but as you've said Palermo haven't scored in two games making me hesitant on the over. I'm gonna read up a few more things and will probably tail you on the over.

Good luck!

R,

some things you should consider:
With Palermo, on most occasions, the over 2.5 carries heavy negative juice. If you are wondering why it is at a plus between these two offensive minded teams, the reason is as follows.

Palermo will line up in 4-3-2-1 formation. Heavy defense with quick counter attack options. Difficult to pierce when deployed effectively.

Nonetheless, I'm sticking with the over. Too much firepower.

Good luck,

M

 

[MrCleo]

so you REALLY like Livorno tomorrow?

 

[Taparosca]

With you in the over of Catania-Palermo game, GL!!

 

[themadactuarian]

so you REALLY like Livorno tomorrow?

The problem, I like to many things in both A and B (Usually that's when I get blown away)... Maybe I'll put in a parlay or two and save some bucks.
(Livorno,Treviso, Bologna over, AS Roma, Lazio over...hmmm, we'll see)

We'll see how today goes...I'll take the split in my four plays.

MA

 

[rhinooooo]

The thing that worried me with Palermo was the injury of Amauri, and that they usually play unders away from home. I thought that due to the injury to Bovo in defence, they'd still be susceptible to conceding which means they'd have to score and lead to the over. It's 0-0 close to half time. Hopefully, a few goals can be scored in the next half, or Catania can get a winner.

 

[rhinooooo]

I think we've been saved. Futbol24.com says the match has been suspended in the 60th minute. Palermo were 1-0 up.

 

[rhinooooo]

Smoke on the pitch due to fan trouble. The game resume in 10minutes when the smoke clears.

 

[brettlnk99]

its crazy whats going on...

 

[brettlnk99]

rhino, this is absolutely crazy... everyone going nuts

 

[rhinooooo]

Hey Brett, are you watching it? There's no coverage here in the UK. I'm getting this news from another betting forum.

Do you think the match will be completely suspended?

 

[brettlnk99]

players returning now, rhino

 

[brettlnk99]

yep im watching it....

 

[rhinooooo]

Thanks for the info mate. I was hoping it'd be permanently suspended.

Anyways, sorry MA for clogging up this thread.

 

[brettlnk99]

they tried to resume, smoke is making it unplayable.... announcer called it a virtual circus... players getting off the pitch now, they are having trouble breathing...riot police in full gear

 

[brettlnk99]

announcer said match might be permanently abandoned

 

[themadactuarian]

too much tension on the pitch (not only in the stands) - side and total are toast. Seen enough of games of this kind to know that it will probably end 2-0 Palermo.

MA

 

[themadactuarian]

If They Ever Resume....expect The Same On Sunday With Inter Roma...

 

[rhinooooo]

No probs MA. If its suspended would you not get your stake back?