This weekend, we focus on three Serie A clashes, providing insights and betting options for each match.
Before we begin, let’s review the latest outright odds: reigning champions Inter Milan are favourites to defend their title at 9/10, followed by both Juventus and Napoli at 4/1. AC Milan is next at 13/2, while the remaining contenders are priced at 28/1 or higher.
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SATURDAY
ATALANTA v GENOA– Click here to bet
Atalanta host Genoa at the Gewiss Stadium this Saturday, following their midweek European clash away to Shakhtar Donetsk. Domestically, the Nerazzurri have struggled, collecting just 1 point from their last two league outings—form they will be eager to reverse as they currently sit 12th in the table with only 7 points. Last weekend, Atalanta earned a 1-1 draw away to Bologna, bouncing back slightly after their previous league defeat. Despite a mixed home record this season, with 1 win and 1 loss, Atalanta have averaged 2.5 goals per game at the Gewiss Stadium and will look to capitalize on an out-of-form Genoa side.
League strugglers Genoa travel to the Gewiss Stadium this Saturday, desperate to overturn their recent misfortunes. After a promising start to the season, earning 4 points from the first 6 available, the Griffins have since suffered three defeats, collecting just 1 point in their last four games. Last weekend’s heavy 3-0 home loss to Juventus marked consecutive league defeats, leaving them in 16th place with 5 points from 6 matches. Alarmingly, Genoa have scored just once in their last four league outings, adding pressure to break out of their slump. On the road, the Red and Blue have a record of 1 win and 1 loss, averaging just 0.5 goals per game in their two away fixtures.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Atalanta managed to secure a league double over Genoa with a 2-0 victory in the fixture, followed by a 4-1 win in the reverse encounter.
Betting
Atalanta 5/10
Draw 7/2
Genoa 11/2
Prediction
With both teams struggling for form domestically, Saturday’s clash is likely to be a closely contested encounter with limited goals. Given Genoa’s recent goal drought, they are expected to struggle offensively once again, making only one team to score, or neither, a sensible option to consider.
Suggested Bet: Both Teams To Score, No at 17/20
INTER MILAN v TORINO– Click here to bet
Following their dominant midweek performance in Europe, Inter Milan return to domestic action this weekend, hosting Torino at the San Siro. Currently sitting 4th in Serie A with 11 points from a possible 18, the Nerazzurri got back to winning ways in the league last weekend, securing a 3-2 victory over Udinese after suffering a disappointing 2-1 defeat in the Milan derby the previous week. This week, they claimed their first European win of the season, comfortably defeating Crvena Zvezda 4-0. At home in Serie A, Inter have played three matches this season, recording 2 wins and 1 defeat, while averaging 2.33 goals per game and conceding just once.
This Saturday, Torino travel to the San Siro, a venue that has not been particularly kind to them over the years. Despite their strong start to the season, the Bulls seem to have hit a rough patch, suffering two consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a 3-2 home loss to Lazio last weekend. This setback leaves them in 5th place, level with Inter Milan on 11 points but separated by goal difference. However, Torino’s away form remains impressive, boasting the third-best record on the road with 7 points from a possible 9, averaging 2 goals per game while conceding 1.33.
Head-to-Head
Inter Milan secured a convincing 3-0 victory in the reverse encounter last season, followed by a 2-0 win in this fixture.
Betting
Inter Milan 1/3
Draw 9/2
Torino 8/1
Prediction
Inter Milan should build on their impressive midweek victory with another win here. Despite Torino’s improvements on the road, they have struggled in this fixture, failing to earn a point or even score in their last four meetings against Inter Milan.
Suggested Bet: Inter Milan To Win To Nil, Yes at 21/20
SUNDAY
JUVENTUS v CAGLIARI– Click here to bet
After a promising start to the season, Juventus return to the Allianz Stadium this Sunday following their midweek Champions League clash away to Leipzig. Unbeaten in Serie A with 3 wins and 3 draws, the Old Lady currently sit 2nd in the standings, having collected 12 points from a possible 18. Last weekend, the Bianconeri ended a run of three consecutive league draws with a commanding 3-0 win away to Genoa. At home, Juventus have played three league encounters this season, securing 1 win and 2 draws, averaging 1 goal per game while keeping a clean sheet in each fixture.
Languishing near the bottom of the table alongside Genoa, Cagliari, currently in 16th place, travel to Turin this weekend hoping to build on last weekend’s momentum after a thrilling 3-2 victory away to Parma. That result marked their first league win of the season, following a string of disappointing performances, including three consecutive league defeats. On the road, the Islanders have shown mixed form, with 1 win and 1 loss, averaging 1.5 goals scored as well as conceded per game. This weekend serves as a significant test for Cagliari, given their recent struggles away in Turin and Juventus’ unbeaten run so far.
Head-to-Head
Juventus secured a 2-1 victory in this fixture last season, followed by a 2-2 draw between these two in the reverse encounter.
Betting
Juventus 4/10
Draw 15/4
Cagliari 15/2
Prediction
Despite managing their first win last weekend, Cagliari are likely to struggle in Turin given how impressive Juventus have been at home defensively. Fighting for top spot will also add additional motivation for the hosts and they should walk away with all three points in what is expected to be a clinical performance.
Suggested Bet: Result And Both Teams To Score, Juventus And No at 1/1
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