Coppa Italia 24 & 25 Jan

Ben Green`s expert picks for Coppa Italia games on 24th and 2th January 2007.

Wednesday’s game

Sampdoria host current Serie A leaders Inter tonight, in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final. They will have a mountain to climb as Inter are in great form, having won their last 13 games and their recent away form has been stronger than ever, winning their last four away games by two goals. Sampdoria are strong at home, but their season has been inconsistent and currently they lie in the middle of the table. I don’t think they are strong enough for Inter. Have a two point bet on Inter (-1/2) at 1.91.

Inter won 3-0

Thursday’s games

Roma will take on AC Milan tommorow in what could prove to be an intersting match. AC have no chance of winning Serie A due to their points deduction, however they do have a chance of some silverwear in the Coppa Italia and so I think they will be taking this match very seriously. Roma are having a great season, and have been very strong away from home. I think this match will be difficult to call and that coupled with the fact that the bookies have got this match spot on makes this a no bet for me.

Roma drew 2-2