We take a look at three Serie A fixtures taking place across Friday, Saturday and Sunday and suggest a bet in each fixture.
FRIDAY:
INTER vs CAGLIARI
Inter Milan sit top of the table with 75 points from 32 matches and continue to set the pace in the league. Their recent run has been strong overall. They secured a thrilling 4-3 away victory over Como in their latest outing after dismantling AS Roma 5-2 at home. Prior to that they played out a 1-1 draw away to Fiorentina.
Inter have produced 75 goals this season while conceding just 29, highlighting their attacking dominance alongside a solid defensive structure.
Cagliari occupy 16th position overall on 33 points and continue to battle for momentum. Their recent form has been inconsistent. They recorded a 1-0 home win over Cremonese in their latest match after suffering a 2-1 defeat away to Sassuolo, while prior to that they were beaten 1-0 by Napoli.
Cagliari have managed 33 goals this season while allowing 44 past the keeper, showing a team that has struggled for balance.
Head-to-Head
The reverse fixture earlier this season saw Inter secure a 2-0 away victory, while they also claimed a 3-1 win in their last home meeting just over a year ago.
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Inter 1.23
Draw 6.75
Cagliari 13.00
Verdict
Inter are the standout side in the league and boast a dominant record in this fixture. With their attacking firepower and home advantage, they should control proceedings comfortably against a Cagliari side that has struggled throughout the season.
BET: Asian Handicap – Inter -2.5 at 2.60
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SATURDAY:
AS ROMA vs ATALANTA
AS Roma are positioned 6th on the table with 57 points from 32 games and remain in contention for European qualification. Their recent run has been mixed. They recorded a convincing 3-0 home win over Pisa in their last trip to the pitch after suffering a heavy 5-2 defeat away to Inter, while before that they edged Lecce 1-0.
Roma have scored 45 goals this season while conceding 28, reflecting a side that is capable going forward but can be vulnerable against stronger opposition in front of their own goal.
Atalanta sit 7th with 53 points and continue to push for a top six finish. They come into this clash after a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Juventus, having previously secured a 3-0 away victory over Lecce and a 1-0 win against Verona.
Atalanta have netted 44 goals this season while conceding 28, highlighting a balanced setup.
Head-to-Head
Atalanta have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning the reverse fixture 1-0 earlier this season and claiming several victories in past encounters. Matches between the sides have often been competitive.
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AS Roma 2.40
Draw 3.40
Atalanta 3.15
Verdict
Both sides are closely matched and possess solid defensive structures, which suggests a tight and competitive encounter. With little separating them, this clash could once again end in a stalemate, and I am going with that as my pick.
BET: Draw at 3.40
SUNDAY:
VERONA vs AC MILAN
Verona sit 19th on the log with 18 points from 32 matches and are in the relegation battle. Their recent form has been poor. They suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Torino in their latest outing after losing 1-0 at home to Fiorentina which followed a 1-0 defeat against Atalanta.
Verona have managed just 23 goals this season while letting 55 past their backline, underlining their struggles on both attack and defence.
AC Milan occupy 3rd position on the leaderboard with 63 points and remain in the race for a podium finish. Their recent run has been inconsistent. They were beaten 3-0 at home by Udinese in their latest match after suffering a 1-0 defeat away to Napoli, although prior to that they secured a 3-2 victory over Torino.
Milan have produced 47 goals this season while conceding 27, showing a side that is generally solid but not without flaws.
Head-to-Head
The reverse fixture earlier this season saw Milan record a comfortable 3-0 home victory, while they have consistently found success against Verona in recent years having won both of last season’s clashes 1-0.
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Verona 6.25
Draw 4.00
AC Milan 1.59
Verdict
Despite recent inconsistencies, AC Milan possess far greater depth than a struggling Verona side. Given the hosts defensive issues, Milan should have enough to bounce back and secure an important victory.
BET: Result and Both Teams to Score – AC Milan and No at 2.50
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
