We’ll be examining four upcoming Serie A matches this coming weekend where we suggest a bet in each game.
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SATURDAY
JUVENTUS v AC MILAN – Click here to bet
Juventus are currently 3rd on the log 5 points behind 2nd place AC Milan. They have only won 1 of their last 5 matches drawing 3 and losing 1. Last time out they played out a 2-2 draw away at Cagliari. Juventus have only lost once at home this season.
AC Milan saw a 7 match unbeaten run ended when they lost 2-1 at home to rivals, Inter last time out. The match before that they were away at Sassuolo and drew 3-3 and that broke a 5 match winning run. They have taken 10 points from the last 12 they have played for on the road.
Head-to-Head
Juventus edged this fixture 1-0 at AC Milan last time out and AC Milan did the double over Juventus last season, winning this fixture 1-0.
Juventus are even money for the win and that looks a bit short and I am going to back AC Milan to get something out of this game.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, AC Milan 0.5 goals at 5/6
SUNDAY
INTER MILAN v TORINO– Click here to bet
Recently crowned Serie A champions, Inter Milan will host Torino on Saturday after securing their 20th league title in an entertaining 2-1 win over local rivals AC Milan this past Monday. Marking their 14th win on the road, it has been an incredible season for both head coach Simone Inzaghi and the players alike. With an equally impressive record at the San Siro, the Black and Blues will be in a festive mood, knowing what they have achieved with five games to spare. At home, Inter Milan have recorded an impressive thirteen wins, three draws, and one loss to date.
Inter Milan have averaged 2.41 goals per game at home this season, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 58.8% of those encounters (10 out of 17)
Torino will visit San Siro this Saturday after drawing 0-0 with league strugglers Frosinone over the weekend. April has not been a particularly good month for the Bulls, as they have only managed to secure two points with consecutive draws and one loss during that period. Currently 10th in the table, the visitors will now face the newly crowned league champions, hoping to catch them napping with post-match celebrations in mind. Away from home, Torino have not had a particularly good season, with four wins, five draws, and seven losses registered thus far.
Torino have averaged 1 goal per game away from home this season, with under 2.5 goals slightly favoured at 68.75% of those games (11 out of 16).
Head to Head
Inter Milan won the reverse fixture 3-0 earlier in the season with Inter Milan winning 1-0 in this fixture last season.
With the visitors struggling for goals and Inzaghi possibly rotating his squad, having already secured the league, it’s unlikely that the hosts will play with much conviction come Saturday. That being said, they will not want to tarnish an already impressive season, having only registered one defeat all season. The hosts look to be the way to go in what could possibly be a relatively low-scoring affair.
Suggested Bet: Result And Totals, Inter Milan and under 2.5 at 95/40
BOLOGNA v UDINESE– Click here to bet
Bologna continue to impress as they look to secure a place in next season’s Champions League. Having recently secured all three points in a crucial 3-1 away win against Roma, the Red and Blues have now extended the gap between the two teams to seven points, placing them firmly in the driving seat for next season’s campaign. Currently 4th in the standings, Bologna will host Udinese this Sunday, boasting the second-best home record with an impressive twelve wins, three draws, and two defeats to date.
Bologna have averaged 1.70 goals per game at home this season, with under 2.5 goals arriving in 64.7% of those encounters (11 out of 17)
League strugglers Udinese will visit Bologna this Sunday off the back of a 1-0 loss away to Verona over the weekend. That result means that the White and Blacks have now suffered back-to-back defeats, having earned just one point for their efforts in the month of April thus far. Currently 17th in the table, they sit on the cusp of the relegation zone, knowing that only goal difference separates them from entering the bottom three. Away from home, Udinese have not fared all too well, having obtained three wins, seven draws, and six defeats to date.
Udinese have averaged 0.75 goals per game away from home this season, with under 2.5 goals arriving in 68.75% of those games (11 out of 16)
Head to head
Udinese won the reverse fixture 3-0 earlier in the season, while Bologna secured a 3-0 victory in this fixture last season.
The hosts enter this crucial clash as clear favourites, given the significance of the game and the struggles of their opponents this season. Expect Bologna to deliver a clinical performance, edging them one step closer to securing a Champions League spot.
Suggested Bet: Bologna win to nil, yes at 11/8
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ATALANTA v EMPOLI– Click here to bet
This Sunday, Atalanta will host Empoli following their crucial 2-1 away victory against Monza over the weekend. Sitting in 7th place on the table, the Black and Blues are just one point away from European contention. However, a challenging schedule awaits them as they must balance domestic commitments with upcoming Europa League matches. Despite this, Atalanta has shown strength at home, with an impressive record of ten wins, two draws, and three losses to date.
Atalanta have averaged 2.2 goals per game at home this season, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 66.6% of those encounters (10 out of 15)
After securing a massive 1-0 victory at home against Napoli over the weekend, Empoli will visit Atalanta. This result propels them to 16th place on the table, with just three points separating them from the relegation zone. Despite their struggles for goals this season, this victory holds significant importance in the context of the season. However, Empoli knows that more work is needed if they are to distance themselves from the other relegation candidates. Away from home, Empoli appear to be struggling, having recorded four wins, three draws, and nine losses to date.
Empoli have averaged 0.81 goals per game away from home this season, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 56.2% of those encounters (9 out of 16).
Head to Head
Atalanta won 3-0 in the reverse fixture earlier in the season with Atalanta winning 2-1 in this fixture last season.
Both teams will be aiming for maximum points for very different reasons. The hosts can ill afford to drop points if they are to make a genuine attempt to secure a spot in Europe next season. On the other hand, the visitors sit precariously close to the relegation zone and will be desperate to avoid being dragged into a scrap at the bottom. Atalanta have had the upper hand recently, and given they are playing at home, the slight preference is for the hosts to secure all three points in what should be a closely-fought encounter.
Suggested Bet: Result And Totals, Atalanta and over 2.5 at 21/20
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