Dave Farrar focuses on matches involving some of the less fashionable sides in Serie A this week in search of the best betting opportunities. “There’s so much attacking talent on view, that it’s hard to narrow down just who the dangermen will be, but either play safe and go for over 2.5 goals at around about 1.83, or take a little bit more of a chance at a bigger price.” GENOA v CAGLIARI Genoa and Cagliari are level on points in Serie A, and both have a chance of a place in next season’s Europa League, so there’s much to play for at the Marassi. And it’s also a chance for two of the brightest and most positive thinking coaches in the division to go head to head. Gian Piero Gasperini of Genoa and Massmiliano Allegri of Cagliari like to play attacking football, and those philosophies mean that they have been two of the highest scoring sides in Serie A, and are highly likely to produce more goals on Sunday. Genoa get a regular mention in this column, especially when they play at home, and their home games have been worth following in the goals markets, with 11 out of 15 matches at the Marassi producing over 2.5, and their last home match, against Bologna, finishing 4-3 in favour of the visitors. Six of Cagliari’s last seven Serie A games have produced at least three goals, and they’re not afraid to go away from Sardinia and mix it. The game is teed up beautifully, with Genoa desperate to atone for that home defeat last time, and Allegri certain to try and take advantage of any home frailties. It could produce a classic, and I’ll be amazed if there aren’t goals at the Marassi on Sunday afternoon
