24-09-2007 Serie A Betting - Matchday 5 Preview

After four games the early suggestions in Serie A are that there will no repeat of Inter Milan’s cake-walk last season. All the main contenders drew on the weekend, showing that every team will have to scrap for three points, though that might also suggest a hang-over from European competition. There is no respite however, as bettors are treated to a full midweek schedule of Italian fixtures, with PinnacleSports.com offering 60% better Serie A betting odds.

Roma & Fiorentina Defend Unbeaten Records

Luciano Spalletti’s Roma side are widely acknowledged as playing the best football in Italy in the early stages of the season. The Giallorossi are unbeaten and made a successful start to the Champions League but face their fourth game in ten days on Wednesday as they visit Fiorentina’s Stadio Artemio Franchi. La Viola have faced identical fixture congestion, playing in the UEFA Cup, but also boast an unbeaten record which includes a draw away to Inter Milan.

Francesco Totti scored his third and fourth goals of the season in the 2-2 draw with Juve, continuing the excellent form he showed last term. For their part, Fiorentina are adjusting well to life without Luca Toni, and focused on their ambition of qualification for the Champions League. Danish winger, Martin Jorgensen, should return to training this week, but is unlikely to feature. This game has ended drawn on three of the last four occasions, and early evidence strongly suggests another close game. PinnacleSports.com make Roma favourites 2.19 (0/scratch & -0.5) with Fiorentina 1.775 (0/scratch & +0.5).

Juventus Suffering Defensive Jinx

Claudio Ranieri took plenty of positives from the weekend clash with Roma. David Trezeguet scored his 100th goal in Serie A, as the Old Lady held the league leaders to a 2-2 draw with a gutsy display that might have been even better had Del Piero converted his second-half spot kick. The big negative for Ranieri was losing another defender with Jorge Andrade likely to be out for the whole season after knee damage. He joins Jean Alain Boumsong in the medical room, while Jonathan Zebina is still suspended, and midfielder, Mauro Camoranesi is a long-term absentee.

Reggina make the long trip from Calabria in the tip of the Italy’s boot, to Turin. The Amaranto (Dark Reds) pulled off a near miracle last term, staying up despite the 11 point penalty from Calciopoli, with a creditable away record, losing just one more away game than Lazio who finished third. They are however, still searching for their first win and have already conceded seven goals. PinnacleSports.com make Reggina underdogs 1.943 (+1.5) with Juventus 1.980 (-1.5).

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