Although it definitely can’t be said that Juventus is in a bad position in the Italian championship and CL, it still has to be admitted their results have been much better than the “Old Lady’s” players have been showing. They had a series of 5 matches without a win, and they just improved a little bit in the last two. That’s when they defeated Siena and Maccabi, which were extremely narrows wins as both of them were recorded with the score 1:0. Seems like coach Ciro Ferrara still hasn’t found the right squad, and many injuries his players are suffering are surely not helping. Ferrara says that his side will do their best to defeat excellent Sampdoria, and surpass in them in the standings with a win. He stated that won’t be an easy task at all, as Genoa side has been playing really phenomenal. Juventus’ job will be additionally harder due to the fact they will be without injured Del Piero, Iaquinta, and Zebina. Beside them, long-term injured Salihamidzic and Marchisio won’t be on the team too. However, Juventus really has got many quality players that will make up for these absences. Ferrara stated he expects the most from the new playmaker Diego and the returnee to the attack, Trezeguet. The lineup will most likely look like this: Buffon; Grygera, Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Grosso; Camoranesi, Poulsen, Sissoko; Diego, Amauri; Trezeguet.
Great
It’s all going according to Sampdoria’s wishes. The team has been playing outstanding; the fans are more than satisfied both with the play and the position in the standings. Despite the fact they’ve been recording the best results, they are also displaying maybe even the most beautiful performances out of all teams, and that’s why they’re welcomed warmly at almost any ground. In the first 9 rounds, they have a 6-2-1 record and are deservedly at the top of the tables – at the 2nd spot. They managed to defeat the defending champs Inter and be the only team that has done that so far, showing they will be their great rival till the end of the championship. After that match, two draws against Parma and Lazio have followed, while in their last game they crushed Bologna by 4:1 and are traveling to Turin with great deal of confidence. Coach Del Neri is very satisfied with the way his players have been doing their job and says they are going to Turin without the white flag. If the terrific offensive duo Cassano-Pazzini stay at their usual level, even all three points won’t be impossible to achieve. I think these statements are a bit optimistic, especially cause Sampdoria has been playing traditionally bad against Juventus, winning only 4 times in their 52 encounter played in Turin. Everybody in Genoa’s club is hoping that record will improve in their favor after this game. Sampdoria has got no injury worries, and will field the full squad only without long-term injured Semioli. The lineup will look like the following: Castellazzi; Stakevicius, Lucchini, Rossi, Zauri; Mannini, Poli, Palombo, Ziegler; Pazzini, Cassano.
Exciting
Just like every time Sampa is playing, this one will also be exciting and beautiful to watch. The visitors will attempt to attack the “Old Lady” and reach their desired result in that way. How successful will they be in that attempt, we’ll see on Wednesday night. However, considering that their previous 4 encounters ended in a draw, it will be very hard to predict the final outcome this time as well. Juve is favorite, but I wouldn’t be surprised with some result that would go in the visitors’ favor. Nevertheless, I expect goals the most of all, and since the bookies are offering the odds over 2.00 on it, I’d warmly recommend you such a bet.
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Prediction:
Tip: Over 2.5
Odd: 2.10
Bookie: Bet365
Stake: 7 /10
Tipster: Kather/strong>
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Prediction:
Tip: Over 2.75
Odd: 1.98
Bookie: Bet365
Stake: 7 /10
Tipster: Kather
