Serie A Betting - Matchday 8 Preview
18th Oct 2007, 19:27
Seven games into the new Serie A season, and Fernando Orsi has become the first managerial casualty, after Livorno showed him the door, with the club bottom on just two points. With the financial stakes so high, and success demanded, rather than expected, Orsi is unlikely to be the only Italian boss sacked this season. For those bettors with high expectations, the best Serie A betting odds can be found at PinnacleSports.com, up to 60% better than the opposition.
Derby of the Sun Will Be Muted Encounter
The zero tolerance attitude of Italian football authorities toward potential violence will be seen at Saturday’s Derby del Sole between southern rivals, Roma and Napoli. The fixture has been moved forward to a 5pm kick-off, and limited to season-ticket holders only. This should certainly given an added advantage to the Giallorossi, on top of playing at the Stadio Olimpico.
Roma reacted well to the 4-1 home defeat to Inter Milan, and the 1-0 loss at Old Trafford, by winning 3-0 at Parma last time out. Francesco Totti scored twice taking his tally for the season to six; the Roma captain will look to continue his club’s excellent form at home to Napoli, in the first meeting for six years. The Neapolitans haven’t won against Roma since 1993, a run of six games. After a strong start, including a 5-0 win at Udinese, Edoardo Reja’s side have recorded two consecutive defeats, and will look to halt the slide here. PinnacleSports.com make Roma favourites 1.800 (-1) with Napoli 2.150 (+1).
Milan Looking for First Win at San Siro
AC Milan have been making all the headlines in recent weeks. The club suffered a bad start to their league campaign, then lost away to Celtic in the Champions League when goalkeeper, Dida, had a night to forget. The European Champions stopped the rot two weeks ago with an emphatic 5-1 win away to Roma, and boss, Carlo Ancelotti will hope that is signal they have turned the corner.
Alberto Gilardino scored his first goals for 6months, while Kaka netted twice, repeating the feat on international duty for Brazil. Ronaldo is close to a return to action, so the omens are good for the Rossoneri recording their first win of the season at the San Siro against Empoli, following three consecutive home draws. The Tuscans are struggling, failing to score in four of their last five games, and suffering back-to-back 3-0 defeats, including a demoralising exit from the UEFA Cup. PinnacleSports.com make AC Milan favourites 1.909 (-1.5) with Empoli 2.02 (+1.5).