We look at three of the Serie A matches taking place on the 11th and 12th of January and suggest a bet in each game.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting where leaders Inter Milan are favourites at 1.43, followed by AC Milan (3 points behind) at 5.25, with Napoli, 4 points back priced at 6.50 and you can get 22.00 and better the balance.
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SUNDAY:
FIORENTINA vs AC MILAN
Fiorentina are currently 19th on the log and continue to endure a difficult campaign. They showed some fight in their most recent outing, holding Lazio to a 2-2 draw away from home, but have managed just two wins from their 19 league matches this season.
Defensively they have struggled for consistency, conceding 30 goals so far while their attacking output has been patchy scoring 20 times overall.
AC Milan sit 2nd on the table and remain firmly in the title conversation. They were held to a 1-1 home draw by Genoa last time out but are unbeaten in their last seventeen league matches, winning eleven of those encounters.
Milan have been solid at both ends of the pitch scoring 29 goals while conceding just 14, making them one of the most balanced sides in the division.
Head-to-Head
AC Milan hold the edge in recent meetings between the sides although their matches have been competitive. The last time they played was earlier this season where AC Milan won 2-1 on home soil.
Betting – Click here to bet
Fiorentina 3.75
Draw 3.40
AC Milan 2.05
Verdict
Fiorentina are fighting hard but continue to struggle against the league’s stronger sides, I believe AC Milan’s consistency should give them the edge here and am happy to take 2.00 and bigger.
BET: AC Milan to win at 2.05
INTER MILANO vs SSC NAPOLI
Inter are top of the log and continue to set the pace in Serie A. They come into this clash on the back of a comfortable 2-0 away win over Parma and have now won six straight league matches, leaving them 3 points ahead of AC Milan overall.
They boast the best attack in the division with 40 goals scored, while their defence has also been impressive conceding only 15 times.
Napoli sit 3rd on the table and have been on an impressive run of form throughout the tournament. They settled for a 2-2 home draw to Verona in their most recent matchup but had won their previous two matches away from home.
Napoli have been efficient at the front with 28 goals scored, although they have shown some vulnerability on defence in recent weeks.
Head-to-Head
These sides battled it out in October where Napoli won 3-1 at home as slight underdogs. Prior to that they played twice last season where both matches were drawn 1-1.
Betting – Click here to bet
Inter 1.77
Draw 3.65
Napoli 5.00
Verdict
I believe that Inter’s current form and home dominance make them difficult to oppose, especially against a Napoli side that has been slightly less effective on the road and I am backing them to win by more than a goal.
BET: Asian Handicap, Inter -1.5 goals at 3.00
MONDAY:
JUVENTUS vs CREMONESE
Juventus are 4th on the log and they cruised to a 3-0 away win over Sassuolo in their most recent match and are unbeaten in their last five league fixtures.
Defensive solidity has been key, with the team conceding just 16 goals this season but they have scored less goals than any of the Top 4.
Cremonese sit 13th on the table and have been competitive without being overly convincing. They settled for a 2-2 home draw against Cagliari last time they played and have not won any of their last five matches.
While they have shown resilience, goals have been hard to come by and while they look fairly safe they will want to keep focused to stay clear of the relegation zone.
Head-to-Head
Th most recent meeting between the sides was held in November where Juventus edged the contest 2-1 on the road. Prior to that they won both games last season by 2-0 and 1-0 scorelines.
Betting – Click here to bet
Juventus 1.26
Draw 5.75
Cremonese 11.00
Verdict
Juventus’ superior quality and strong recent form should see them dominate at home while keeping Cremonese goalless.
BET: Result and Both Teams to Score – Juventus and No at 1.93
The Treble of all 3 of my selections to land works out at 11.87
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
