We take a look at three Serie A fixtures taking place across Saturday and Sunday and suggest a bet in each encounter.
Let’s begin with a glance at the Outright Betting where Inter Milano continue to set the pace at the top of the market, trading around 1.23. AC Milan remain their closest challengers at 8.00, while Napoli are next in line at 14.00 .
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SATURDAY:
NAPOLI vs FIORENTINA
Napoli are 4th on the log with 43 points after 22 matches and have been on solid form throughout their campaign. Their recent form has been slightly inconsistent, highlighted by a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Juventus last time out which ended their unbeaten run of six fixtures.
They have been fairly balanced this season, scoring 31 goals while conceding 20 and have been difficult to beat at home where they have not lost once.
Fiorentina are sitting 18th on the table with just 17 points and find themselves in trouble. Despite a recent 2-1 away win over Bologna, they have struggled to build momentum and continue to leak goals currently possessing an aggregate of 24 for, with 34 against.
While Fiorentina have shown some fight in recent weeks, their away record remains a major concern as they have lost five of their eleven fixtures on the road while drawing another five and picking up only one victory.
Head-to-Head
Napoli have enjoyed the upper hand in this matchup, winning three of the last four league meetings. Earlier this season they claimed a convincing 3-1 away victory, while the reverse fixture last term in Naples ended in a 2-1 home win.
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Napoli 1.73
Draw 3.65
Fiorentina 5.00
Verdict
Napoli should have too much quality for a Fiorentina side still battling near the foot of the table. With the visitors capable of contributing going forward, goals look likely and I think they will take the points with ease.
BET: Napoli to Win and Over 2.5 Goals at 2.90
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SUNDAY:
CREMONESE vs INTER MILAN
Cremonese are positioned 14th on the standings with 23 points and continue to hover just above the relegation zone. They were edged out 1-0 away to Sassuolo in their most recent test and have now gone eight fixtures in a row without a win.
Goals have been a problem for Cremonese with just 20 scored so far, while their defence has been under constant pressure letting 29 past the keeper.
Inter Milan are top of the league on 52 points and look every bit the title favourites. They come into this clash in excellent condition after a dominant 6-2 home victory over Pisa and they have won four of their last five Serie A fixtures with the outstanding one ending in a draw.
Inter boast the most potent attack in the division by far with 50 goals scored, while their defensive numbers also remain among the best having conceded 19 this season.
Head-to-Head
Earlier this season Inter cruised to a 4-1 home success and have consistently scored freely against Cremonese in recent years totalling in at 17 goals scored in their last five meetings while Cremonese have found the back of the net just 6 times.
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Cremonese 9.50
Draw 5.50
Inter Milan 1.31
Verdict
There is a clear gulf in class between the sides and Inter should be able to impose themselves from the outset. A comfortable away win looks on the cards and I am backing them to get it done.
BET: Asian Handicap Inter -1.5 at 1.87
PARMA vs JUVENTUS
Parma sit 15th on the log with 23 points and remain locked in a battle to stay clear of the relegation places. They were thrashed 4-0 away to Atalanta in their most recent outing and have managed just one win in their last five trips to the pitch.
Parma have struggled in front of goal all season, scoring only 14 times in 22 matches while defensive frailties have led to 26 conceded at the back.
Juventus occupy 5th place with 42 points and are pushing hard for a top four finish. They were impressive in a 3-0 home win over Napoli last time out and have now recorded three wins from their last four Serie A fixtures.
They have been strong at both ends of the pitch netting 35 goals while conceding just 17 and they sit just one point behind Napoli and Roma on the log.
Head-to-Head
Juventus won the reverse fixture this season 2-0. Before that they met twice in the league last season where the first clash was drawn 2-2 and Parma picked up a 1-0 triumph at home in the reverse leg as huge underdogs.
Betting – Click here to bet
Parma 7.00
Draw 4.25
Juventus 1.49
Verdict
Juventus are in good form and should have far too much flair for a Parma side low on confidence. An away win with goals expected looks the best angle in my opinion.
BET: Juventus to Win and Over 2.5 Goals at 2.45
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
