Italy Serie A 31 Oct-01 Nov

[admi261]

If the price for Rome's victory was higher, I would take it, but at that price - no bet

If I was looking for the surprise, despite the disadvantage of Lucarelli, Inter don't wins, or winning by a margin of just one goal

I think that Inter isn't a good team, despite all the names, the defense isn't a good, how that they look currently - I don't see them arrive anywhere this season, also not forget, later this week expect them a very important game in Ukraine.

[lensbudovic]

Livorno defender Martin Miglionico has predicted a huge challenge lies ahead for the Leghorn club as they take on Serie A leaders Inter Milan tomorrow.

Livorno have turned their season around since the arrival of coach Serse Cosmi earlier this month, but their two-game unbeaten run will face the sternest of tests against Jose Mourinho's side in the Stadio Armando Picchi.

Having lost five of their opening eight games the Amaranto followed up their first win of the season against Roma with a 1-0 defeat of Atalanta on Wednesday.

Miglionico, who scored the winner against Atalanta, said: "The tactical change given by Cosmi has made us more aggressive and less defensive on the pitch.''

However, he warned of the challenge they face against Inter.

"We must remain humble for we have a huge challenge on our hands this weekend against Inter Milan.''

Mourinho has injury concerns but expects his side to continue their good work in the league after their 5-3 win over Palermo in the San Siro on Thursday.

Inter chief of medical staff Franco Combi reassured fans that Samuel Eto'o and Mario Balotelli were fine following the win over Palermo and are expected to be available to face Livorno.

He told the Inter Channel: "I thought that Samuel had suffered a sprain, but it was an acute pain when he took the shot, a momentary pain that exploded suddenly.

"Mario already had a fever before the game and then he had an allergic reaction to a medicine. His fever rose and he took an anti-inflammatory. The reaction frightened him, but he's fine now.''

Eto'o was also unconcerned about his injury. He said: "Nothing particular happened.

"I'm having my treatment and the effect of the pain-killer had worn off. I felt a sudden pain when I was ready to shoot.''

Eto'o admitted that Inter had been given a shock by Palermo after being 4-0 ahead before winning 5-3.

He added: "It was a match with two faces, but we got the victory and this is the most important thing. We learned that a match can reopen even when you're 4-0 up.''

The Cameroon striker also praised Balotelli for his willingness to play despite illness.

"Balotelli played a great match. He wasn't well but he wanted to be on the pitch. He's a very strong player and he has all the qualities to be number one, but he can still improve a lot. He has to set goals for himself.''

Eto'o admitted he was not concerned by his lack of goals away from the San Siro as victory for the team was the priority.

He added: "When will I score away from San Siro? The team is more important than me. The important thing is that one of us scores.''

Courtesy: Soccernet
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[lensbudovic]

If ever a victory were needed to quell unrest at a football club it is by Roma at home to Bologna in Serie A tomorrow.

Roma are just two points above the relegation zone after a disastrous run of results - and in keeping with the tradition of Italian football, no one who can be remotely held responsible in the capital is safe from pressure and criticism.

Few are feeling the heat more, though, than club president Rosella Sensi - whose firefighting this week has included a vow to continue in her post despite the swell of disquiet among supporters.

Answers to tough questions were demanded at a protest during the shareholders' annual meeting on Thursday - and the pointed inquiries included several about good reasons why Sensi should not resign.

Her response was unequivocal.

"I will not quit. We have to keep moving forward,'' she explained.

"We have to fight for the top four places and progress in the Europa League. No one can deny we have earned credibility in Europe - and the UEFA standings show this.''

Sensi appealed too for calm among all Roma fans, who need to do their bit to help the club return to a sound footing on and off the pitch.

"We need our fans behind us, because we are still involved on three fronts,'' she urged.

"Football is like a family. You need to be together and stay close to the team.''

In the circumstances, compliant opponents would be a handy factor for Roma tomorrow - but in fellow strugglers Bologna, that is not necessarily the case.

Despite being only one place above their hosts in the table, Bologna's form has not been entirely dispiriting.

They had been on a three-match losing spree through October but have rarely failed to score - and they finally got their reward with a second win of the campaign against Siena on Wednesday.

Bologna needed that boost, having lost 4-1 at Sampdoria last weekend in their first match since the arrival of new manager Franco Colomba.

But they know if anyone is vulnerable it is Roma, who had already hit something of a new low before their third consecutive defeat in midweek - 2-1 at Udinese.

AC Milan and then bottom club Livorno were the other teams to beat Roma in recent times - and the 1-0 defeat at the hands of the latter was their first home humbling against those unheralded opponents for more than 60 years.

Roma must continue without captain Francesco Totti after his knee operation - while Nicolas Burdisso, Jeremy Menez and David Pizarro are all doubtful with injuries.

Rodrigo Taddei is suspended after being sent off against Udinese, and Daniele De Rossi and Marco Cassetti are both banned too.

Bologna's injury absentees include Massimo Mutarelli, but Marco Di Vaio is available again after suspension.

Courtesy: Soccernet

[footballpicks.eu]

Palermo - Genoa
2009-11-01 14:00:00
Italy

Odds: 2.12
Stake: 8 / 10
Pick: Palermo
Company: 188bet




So far Genoa seasoned showed their lack of depth in squad. They are hardly hit by injuries: Jankovic, Juric, Kharja and Criscito are all injured. Genoa is playing in two fronts (Seria A and Europa League) and that clearly is having an effect on the squad. Players look tired and fatigued. Palermo is still unbeaten at home and is scoring lots of goals. But defense also leaks a lot of goals. F.Micolli is the man to watch in this game. I’m going with home side as all Italian teams are having problems playing in Sicily.

[footballpicks.eu]

Livorno - Internazionale Milano

2009-11-01 14:00:00

Italy

Odds: 1.77
Stake: 8 / 10
Pick: Internazionale Milano
Company: 188bet




I was really impressed with Inter attack (in the mid week I took Palermo handicap against them) their attacking game flow and player movement was near to excellent. They scored 5 goals, although they let in 3. Before mid week CL game in Kiev they really need morale boosting win. J.Mourinho will rotate squad, but Inter second choice players are almost equal to first team players. I predict Inter to score in first 30 minutes and then control all the game.

[Azurnizmaj]

You forget that Inter play important game in CL in a few days. We saw last weekend how it was. Draw for me

[Palermo19]

Originally Posted by Azurnizmaj

You forget that Inter play important game in CL in a few days. We saw last weekend how it was. Draw for me

What does it mean? That Inter will lose points every week since they will play some important match in CL three days later? I acknowledge that @1.60 HW embarrasses me, but if Inter can't win against poor Livorno, how will they win this championship?

[turmpeldor]

inter's lineup ?

[akcaig]

Livorno: 11 Benussi; 59 Diniz, 4 Rivas, 17 Miglionico; 77 Raimondi, 83 Candreva, 46 Pieri; 21 Moro, 7 Pulzetti, 87 Vitale; 10 Tavano.
Subs: 1 De Lucia, 5 Marchini, 6 Galante, 8 Bergvold, 9 Danilevicius, 13 Knezevic, 18 Dionisi;
Coach: Serse Cosmi.

Inter: 12 Julio Cesar; 13 Maicon, 2 Cordoba, 6 Lucio, 4 Zanetti; 15 Krhin, 14 Vieira, 11 Muntari; 5 Stankovic, 30 Mancini; 22 Milito.
Subs: 21 Orlandoni, 7 Quaresma, 9 Eto'o, 19 Cambiasso, 23 Materazzi, 25 Samuel, 89 Arnautovic.
Coach: José Mourinho.

Referee: Emidio Morganti (Ascoli Piceno).

[turmpeldor]

thank you ! where do you see it ? nothng yet at gazzeta.it

[Azurnizmaj]

Originally Posted by Palermo19

What does it mean? That Inter will lose points every week since they will play some important match in CL three days later? I acknowledge that @1.60 HW embarrasses me, but if Inter can't win against poor Livorno, how will they win this championship?

Yes. Thats mean that. Because they are in hard group, and because they disapoint in 2 of 3 CL games-they must save every player for 3 next games. In Seria A, they dont need points at the moment.

[Chuck]

Originally Posted by Chuck

Chievo - Udinese
Pick: Draw
odds: 2,95

Both the team have 14 points and they have win the last match. In midweek round spent a lot to win the three points and today then on a physical level may be affected. The Udinese plays better at home and Chievo is expressed best in travel. The two teams are very balanced as reflecting the standings so I think we advance a draw. GL!

1:1

It's good for me!!!

[Niklass]

i got the felling that Siena would not loose against Lazio, but next match this week they are playing at Genoa, odds for Siena win are around 5.. i think this odds are worth it..the game is on 8.11, genoa is also playing hard game 5.11 europa leaegue at home with Lille. i was watching some games, and siena is not so bad, they are trying, but genoa is looking so tired..

any opinions?