Inter vs Palermo preview

December 1, 2012
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

After losing to Parma last Monday, Inter hope to finally return to winning ways and revive their title bid, whereas Palermo are in very good spirits following the victory in Derbi di Sicilia.

Having used their Europa League campaign to introduce new players into the squad, Andrea Stramaccioni did brilliantly to lead his side to ten straight victories in all competitions.

Away win over Juventus saw the Neroazzurri effectively join the Serie A title race, but they then suffered a huge dip in form at the worst possible time.

Inter missed several great opportunities to close the gap behind their title rivals, with one point from last three league games simply not good enough.

As a result, the Neroazzurri are now determined to return to winning ways, with Sportingbet paying 1.44 (4/9) on home win.

If you believe that they also have what it takes to pip Juventus to the league title, then bear in mind Inter are 8.20 (36/5) with Betfair to win the Serie A trophy.

Antonio Cassano is still suspended, while Wesley Sneijder, Cristian Chivu, Joel Obi, Gabi Mudingayi and Dejan Stankovic are out injured.

Probable starting line-up (3-4-3): Handanovic – Ranocchia, Samuel, Juan Jesus – Nagatomo, Cambiasso, Gargano, Zanetti – Coutinho, Milito, Palacio.

Boss Giuseppe Sanino ended up paying the price for team’s disappointing start to the season, and Palermo indeed showed a lot of improvement under Gian Piero Gasperini.

The Rosanero managed to escape the bottom three and have been climbing the Serie A standings during the past few weeks.

While continuing to struggle on the travels, Palermo have finally stabilized their home form, with back to back victories over Sampdoria and Catania at Renzo Barbera the perfect proof.

The second string side were eliminated from Coppa Italia by Hellas Verona, but it is highly unlikely the players will be too downhearted by that result.

Given team’s 0-2-5 away record this season, it is more than clear Palermo would settle for one point from Giuseppe Meazza, with draw paying 4.60 (18/5) at BetVictor.

Key players Massimo Donati and Fabrizio Miccoli miss out through suspension, whereas important defender Steven Von Bergen is an injury doubt.

Probable starting line-up (3-4-3): Ujkani – Pisano, Von Bergen, Munoz – Morganella, Kurtic, Barreto, Garcia – Ilicic, Dybala, Brienza.

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