We take a look at three Serie A fixtures taking place from Friday through to Sunday and suggest a pick in each fixture.
FRIDAY:
PISA vs LECCE
Pisa sit bottom of the table in 20th position with just 18 points and have endured a very difficult campaign. Their recent form has been particularly poor, losing 1-0 away to Parma in their latest outing after a 2-1 home defeat to Genoa and prior to that they were comfortably beaten 3-0 by AS Roma.
They have only managed to register 24 goals this season while shipping 61, underlining major issues at both ends of the pitch.
Lecce occupy 17th spot overall on 29 points and are just above the relegation battle. Their recent performances have been slightly improved but still lack consistency. They played out a 0-0 draw with Verona in their last trip to the pitch after a 1-1 stalemate against Fiorentina, though before that they were beaten 2-0 by Bologna.
Lecce have produced just 22 goals this season while letting in 46, showing their attacking limitations alongside defensive gaps.
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings between the sides have been closely contested. Lecce secured a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture earlier this season, while previous encounters have been evenly split with Pisa winning 1-0 at home last season and Lecce bouncing back with a 2-0 triumph in the reverse fixture.
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Pisa 3.25
Draw 3.00
Lecce 2.50
Verdict
Neither side has shown much attacking quality in recent weeks and with both struggling in front of goal, this could turn into a tight affair without many shots at goal and for that reason I am backing the draw.
BET: Draw at 3.00
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SATURDAY:
COMO vs NAPOLI
Como sit 5th on the table holding 61 points and have been one of the standout performers this season. Their recent form has been inconsistent but competitive, securing a 2-0 away win over Genoa the last time they played after a 2-1 defeat to Sassuolo while before that they pushed Inter in a narrow 4-3 loss.
The side have fired in 59 goals this season while conceding 28, highlighting a well-balanced and dangerous squad.
Napoli are 2nd in the rankings with 69 points and remain firmly in the title race. Their most recent action saw them thrash Cremonese 4-0 after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Lazio but earlier they played out a 1-1 draw with Parma.
Napoli have struck 52 goals while letting 33 breach their defensive line, reflecting a solid overall structure.
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings have favoured Como, including a 2-1 win away in the Coppa Italia in February, while the reverse league fixture ended goalless.
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Como 2.30
Draw 3.40
Napoli 3.25
Verdict
Como have proven they can trouble Napoli and come into this clash with confidence, especially at home. With Napoli not entirely convincing defensively, I believe both sides should find the net in what will be a close matchup.
BET: Both Teams to Score – Yes at 1.87
SUNDAY:
JUVENTUS vs VERONA
Juventus occupy 4th place with 64 points and are in excellent form heading into this clash. They played out a 0-0 draw with AC Milan last time out after recording back-to-back wins, beating Bologna 2-0 and edging Atalanta 1-0.
They have accumulated 57 goals this season while conceding just 29, showing strength in both attack and defence.
Verona sit 19th with 19 points and have struggled since the start of their campaign. Their latest run of results has been poor, drawing 0-0 with Lecce in their latest outing after suffering 1-0 and 2-1 defeats to AC Milan and Torino.
They have managed just 23 goals this season while conceding 56 which highlights major deficiencies throughout their lineup.
Head-to-Head
Juventus have dominated this fixture historically, winning the majority of recent meetings including a 2-0 victory in the corresponding fixture last season although their latest meeting in September last year ended level at one goal apiece.
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Juventus 1.23
Draw 6.75
Verona 13.00
Verdict
Juventus are in strong form and should have far too much flair for a struggling Verona side. With their defensive solidity and control upfront I am expecting a controlled win without Verona being able to beat the keeper.
BET: Result and Both Teams to Score – Juventus and No at 1.83
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
