This weekend, we turn our attention to three Serie A matches, offering a recommended bet for each game.
Before diving in, let’s take a look at the latest outright odds: reigning champions Inter Milan remain the clear favourites at 6/10, followed by Juventus at 5/2. Napoli sits in third place with odds of 9/1, while AC Milan has slipped to 14/1. The remaining contenders are priced at 22/1 or higher.
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SATURDAY
EMPOLI v JUVENTUS– Click here to bet
This weekend, Empoli will host Juventus at Stadio Carlo Castellani, aiming to maintain their momentum from before the international break. The Empoli Blues are unbeaten this season so far and currently sit 7th in the standings, having earned a valuable point in their recent 1-1 draw away at Bologna. With 1 win and 2 draws to their name, Saturday’s encounter provides Empoli with a chance to test their resilience against one of the bigger firms in Serie A, a fixture that has historically offered little success for the hosts.
Juventus, currently 2nd in the standings, travel to Empoli aiming to secure all three points in what has historically been a favourable fixture for them. The Black and Whites have collected an impressive 18 points from a possible 21 in their last seven visits to the Empoli Blues. Following a frustrating 0-0 draw at home against Roma in their most recent outing, Thiago Motta’s men will be keen to return to winning ways and keep the pressure on the early frontrunners in this season’s Serie A.
Head-to-Head
Juventus secured a 2-0 victory in this fixture last season, while both teams settled for a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture.
Betting
Empoli 15/4
Draw 11/4
Juventus 15/20
Prediction
Both teams come into this clash unbeaten in the league, but I suspect that record will change this weekend. With Juventus’ solid results so far and their strong historical performance against the hosts, my preference is certainly for the visitors to continue their positive trend with a victory this Saturday.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Juventus at 15/20
AC MILAN v VENEZIA– Click here to bet
Languishing in 14th place after three games, AC Milan will view Match day 4 as a crucial opportunity to secure their first win of the season against lower-ranked Venezia this weekend. The hosts have been prone to conceding soft goals, averaging two goals against per game, which has led to two draws and one defeat so far. Given the opposition on Saturday, Milan’s head coach, Paulo Fonseca, will know that anything less than a victory against relegation favourites Venezia will certainly raise a few eyebrows among the Black and Red faithful.
Despite heading into Match day 4, Venezia appear to be strong candidates for relegation, having struggled since their return to Serie A after a two-year absence. They have recorded 2 defeats and 1 draw so far, with their most recent match ending in a disappointing 1-0 loss at home to Torino, leaving them 19th in the standings. Their lack of firepower is a significant concern, having scored just one goal this season. This weekend will pose even more challenges as they travel to San Siro, where they will look to improve their poor away record against Milan, having secured only a single point from their previous four visits.
Head-to-Head
The last time these two teams met in the league was during the 2021/22 season, when AC Milan secured the double. They won 2-0 in this fixture and followed up with a comfortable 3-0 win in the reverse match.
Betting
AC Milan 3/10
Draw 5/1
Venezia 17/2
Prediction
Despite conceding 6 goals in their new campaign, AC Milan should comfortably see off Venezia this weekend. However, with Milan priced at 3/10 for the outright win, it might be worth considering backing them to secure their first win of the season with a clean sheet, given Venezia’s struggles in the goal scoring department.
Suggested Bet: AC Milan To Win To Nil, Yes at 21/20
SUNDAY
AC MONZA v INTER MILAN– Click here to bet
We end the weekend with an intriguing clash as AC Monza host defending champions Inter Milan in the late-night kick-off at the Brianteo Stadium this Sunday. The hosts are still searching for their first win of the season but come into this match with a hard-fought 2-2 draw away to Fiorentina. With 2 draws and 1 defeat so far, Monza currently sit 15th in the standings. The White and Reds will be hoping to build on their performance before the international break and secure their first positive home result against exceptionally tough opposition this weekend.
Inter Milan return to Monza for only the third time in top-flight football, aiming to continue their unbeaten run at this ground to date. Currently top of the standings, the Nerazzurri enter this clash as firm favourites, having secured 7 points from a possible 9 so far this season. Their most recent outing was their most convincing result to date, as they thrashed Atalanta 4-0 at the San Siro just before the international break. The defending champions have certainly hit the ground running, with an impressive average of 2.66 goals per game thus far. Simone Inzaghi’s men will be quietly optimistic about registering their third league victory this coming Sunday.
Head-to-Head
Juventus secured a convincing 5-1 victory in this fixture last season, followed by another comfortable 2-0 win for Inter Milan in the reverse fixture.
Betting
AC Monza 6/1
Draw 15/4
Inter Milan 4/9
Prediction
This fixture should, in theory, be clear-cut, but with Inter Milan set to travel to Manchester City for a Champions League match just three days later, Inzaghi might rotate his squad. However, I have a feeling he will want his team to make early in-roads this weekend, aiming to secure the result and then make the necessary changes in the second half.
Suggested Bet: 1st Half-Winner, Inter Milan at 19/20
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