We take a look at three Serie A fixtures taking place across Saturday and Sunday and suggest a bet in each fixture.
Let’s begin with a look at the Outright Betting where Inter continue to dominate at the top of the market, trading at 1.16. AC Milan remain their closest challengers at 8.00, while Napoli are next in line at 15.00.
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SATURDAY:
LAZIO vs ATALANTA
Lazio are positioned 8th on the standings with 33 points from 24 matches and have shown flashes of quality without finding consistent rhythm. They come into this clash after a 2-2 draw away to Juventus and have picked up two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five outings.
They have scored 26 goals while conceding 23, reflecting a fairly balanced approach but they have struggled to put together dominant performances against the stronger sides in the division.
Atalanta sit 7th on the table with 39 points and remain in the hunt for Conference League qualification. They edged Cremonese 2-1 in their latest fixture and are unbeaten in their last seven league matches.
Atalanta have proven to be one of the more organised units in the league and they have shown resilience on the road, currently holding a goal difference of +11.
Head-to-Head
The reverse fixture earlier this season ended goalless, while last season produced a 1-1 draw in Rome and a 1-0 away win for Lazio in Bergamo. Historically this has been a tightly contested matchup.
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Lazio 3.50
Draw 3.25
Atalanta 2.20
Verdict
There is very little separating these sides and recent meetings suggest another close affair. With both teams defensively solid and often cancelling each other out, I am expecting a low-scoring contest that ends in another stalemate.
BET: Draw at 3.25
INTER vs JUVENTUS
Inter remain top of the standings with 58 points from 24 matches and are in imperious form. They dismantled Sassuolo 5-0 away from home last time out and have won all five of their previous Serie A fixtures.
They boast the most potent attack in the division with 57 goals netted, while their defence has been equally impressive letting just 19 slip. At home they have been dominant and look extremely difficult to contain.
Juventus occupy 4th place with 46 points and continue their push for Champions League promotion. They were held to a 2-2 draw by Lazio the last time they played but had previously won three of their last four matches, including a dominant 3-0 victory over Napoli.
The side have gotten 41 goals past the white line and only conceded 20, showing their attacking intent as well as defensive stability.
Head-to-Head
Juventus won the reverse fixture 4-3 earlier this season in a thrilling encounter. Last term saw a 1-0 home win for Juventus and a dramatic 4-4 draw in Milan, indicating how competitive this fixture has been in recent years.
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Inter 1.95
Draw 3.50
Juventus 4.00
Verdict
Inter’s consistency and attacking firepower give them the edge, particularly at home. Juventus are capable of contributing to the scoring but this will likely be their toughest game of the season. I believe the league leaders should have enough discipline to take maximum points.
BET: Inter to Win and Both Teams to Score at 4.25
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SUNDAY:
NAPOLI vs AS ROMA
Napoli are 3rd on the leaderboard with 49 points and they have had an impressive campaign. They claimed a 3-2 away win over Genoa last time out and have won three of their last four league matches.
The team have scored 36 goals while letting 23 past the keeper and have generally been strong at home, where they tend to control possession and dictate the tempo. Notably they have not lost once on home soil this season in their 11 matches played.
AS Roma possess 5th spot on the log on 46 points and have performed consistently at a high level despite a few slip ups. They defeated Cagliari 2-0 in their latest fixture and have won three of their last five matches while drawing one and losing the other.
Roma have let just 14 shots find the back of the net all season, giving them the best defensive record in the league although they have occasionally struggled for fluency in front of goal, scoring far less times then those around them on the table.
Head-to-Head
Napoli won the first fixture 1-0 in Rome when they clashed in November. Recent meetings have been closely fought, including a 1-1 draw and a 1-0 home win for Napoli in the previous campaign.
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Napoli 2.35
Draw 3.00
AS Roma 3.40
Verdict
This promises to be a high-quality encounter between two evenly matched sides near the top of the table. With both teams defensively organised but possessing plenty of attacking talent, I am expecting goals at either end.
BET: Both Teams to Score at 2.10
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
