This weekend’s football promises to be exciting as we analyze three Serie A matches, offering insights and betting options for each encounter.
Before delving into the specifics, let’s take a look at the latest outright odds: reigning champions Inter Milan remain the favourites at 9/10, followed closely by Juventus at 7/2 and Napoli in third at 4/1. AC Milan make up fourth best at 13/2, while the remaining contenders are priced at 25/1 or higher.
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SATURDAY
UDINESE v INTER MILAN– Click here to bet
Udinese will aim to recover from their first league defeat of the season, a 3-0 loss to Roma last weekend, as they prepare to take on reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan this Saturday at Bluenergy Stadium. Despite last week’s result, they sit 3rd in the table with 10 points from five matches. Their home form has been impeccable, with three wins from three in all competitions, including two clean-sheet victories and just one goal conceded in the process.
Inter Milan, on the other hand, come into this clash somewhat unsettled after suffering their first league defeat of the season in a 2-1 loss to AC Milan at the San Siro in the Milan derby. Currently 6th in the table with 8 points, the Nerazzurri have yet to secure a win on the road this season. However, it’s worth noting that Inter remain unbeaten on their travels across all competitions, securing three consecutive draws, including a hard-fought 0-0 stalemate against Manchester City in their most recent away trip in the Champions League.
Head-to-Head
Inter Milan secured a 2-1 victory in this fixture last season, followed by a convincing 4-0 win in the reverse match.
Betting
Udinese 11/2
Draw 7/2
Inter Milan 5/10
Prediction
Given Inter Milan’s consistent run of draws away from home, that option certainly needs to be considered. However, my preference will be for both teams to find the back of the net, as this outcome has yielded a profit in all three of their previous encounters in Udine.
Suggested Bet: Both Teams To Score, Yes at 9/10
GENOA v JUVENTUS– Click here to bet
This weekend, Genoa will face Juventus at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, hoping to reignite their campaign. Currently languishing in 16th place with 5 points, the Griffins have struggled to find form, managing just one point from their last three league encounters. Their most recent outing ended in disappointment, with a 2-0 defeat away to Venezia, leaving fans eager for a quick turnaround. However, given the formidable opposition they will face this coming weekend, it’s likely that the Rossoblu will have to wait a little longer before returning to winning ways.
Juventus, on the other hand, will be looking to capitalize on Genoa’s struggles in a bid to maximize their opportunities and improve their position in the league, currently 4th, this weekend. Known for their impressive defensive record, the Black and Whites have yet to concede a goal in Serie A – an impressive feat thus far. Despite their solid defensive structures at the back, concerns linger as they enter week 6 after completing a hat trick of 0-0 draws on the domestic front, having failed to overturn Napoli last weekend in Turin, highlighting their recent struggles to convert clean sheet appearances into maximum points.
Head-to-Head
Both teams had to settle for a point apiece on both occasions last season, resulting in a 1-1 draw in this fixture and a 0-0 stalemate in the reverse encounter.
Betting
Genoa 4/1
Draw 5/2
Juventus 8/10
Prediction
Juventus may be odds-on favourites going into this encounter, but given their recent struggles upfront, a chance can be taken for both teams to walk away with a point each. A trend that is also backed by recent results between these two as well.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Draw at 5/2
SUNDAY
NAPOLI v AC MONZA– Click here to bet
Napoli will mark their return to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this Sunday following last weekend’s 0-0 stalemate away to Juventus, which secured yet another positive result for the Azzurri. Currently sitting in 2nd place in the Serie A standings with 10 points, the Blues are set to host AC Monza, hoping to continue their dominant home record this season. Napoli has been formidable in Naples, securing maximum points in all of their matches thus far, and will look to extend that perfect run against a Monza side that have yet to impress this season.
AC Monza travel to Naples this Sunday after a disappointing home performance last weekend, where they failed to capitalize on several opportunities, ultimately losing 2-1 to Bologna. This defeat leaves the White and Reds struggling in 19th place, with just 3 points for their efforts. That being said, Monza has shown contrasting form away from home, managing to secure two consecutive draws on the bounce and remaining unbeaten in their travels. This weekend’s encounter against Napoli will certainly test Monza’s resolve, they will need to be at their very best if they are to achieve their third consecutive draw away from home, knowing that securing all three points will likely prove to be a bridge too far for the visitors.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Napoli and Monza played to a 0-0 draw in this fixture, resulting in both teams sharing the points, while Napoli secured a convincing 4-2 victory in the reverse match.
Betting
Napoli 4/10
Draw 4/1
AC Monza 7/1
Prediction
Napoli is expected to emerge victorious, considering their strong start to the campaign. While AC Monza has shown the ability to frustrate opponents with their recent performances away from home, the Azzurri should still secure the win in what is likely to be a relatively low-scoring encounter.
Suggested Bet: Result And Totals, Napoli And Under 2.5 at 5/2
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