This weekend, we take a look at three Serie A matchups, offering insights and betting options for you to consider.
But first, let’s check out the latest outright odds: Inter Milan remain the favourites to defend their Serie A title, priced at 1/1. Current league leaders Napoli are close behind at 9/4, with Atalanta coming in next at 9/2, and Juventus at 12/1. The rest of the field can be snapped up at 25/1 or higher.
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SATURDAY
JUVENTUS v BOLOGNA – Click here to bet
Juventus will be eager to return to winning ways when they host Bologna at the Allianz Stadium this Saturday in Serie A. The Bianconeri were held to a 1-1 draw away to Lecce last weekend, marking their third consecutive draw in all competitions. Despite their unbeaten record in the league, concerns are growing with six of their eight most recent games ending all square. Juventus currently sit 6th in the standings with 26 points, boasting six wins and eight draws this season.
Home Form: W3 D4 L0
Juventus have been solid at home, remaining unbeaten in their seven league fixtures at the Allianz Stadium. With three wins and four draws, they have shown resilience but have lacked the clinical edge to convert many draws into victories. The Bianconeri have scored 9 goals at home while conceding just three, emphasizing their defensive strength, though their struggles in breaking down opposition defences have been evident for quite some time now.
Bologna will visit Turin full of confidence after a commanding 3-0 win at home against Venezia last weekend, ending a two-game losing streak across all competitions. The Rossoblù are currently 8th in the league with 21 points from five wins, six draws, and two losses, a testament to their ability to stay competitive in one of Europe’s toughest leagues.
Away Form: W3 D 2 L2
Bologna’s away record has shown consistency this season, with three wins, two draws, and two losses in their seven matches on the road. They have managed to net eleven goals away from home while conceding thirteen. With an average of 1.85 goals conceded per game on the road, there will be concerns going into this crucial clash over the weekend.
Head-to-Head
Four of the last five meetings between these sides have ended in draws, underscoring how closely matched they have been in recent years. Last season, this fixture resulted in a 1-1 draw in Turin, followed by a thrilling 3-3 stalemate in the reverse encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. While Juventus have historically enjoyed an edge over Bologna, recent encounters suggest a more balanced rivalry.
Betting
Juventus 8/11
Draw 11/4
Bologna 4/1
Verdict
This matchup promises to be an intriguing battle. Juventus’ home strength and unbeaten run in the league make them favourites, but their tendency to draw games leaves the door open for Bologna to potentially snatch a result. Bologna’s attacking flair and newfound confidence after their win over Venezia will make them a threat, but Juventus’ solid home defence could prove decisive.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance and Total, Juventus/Draw and Under 2.5 at 10/11
ROMA v LECCE – Click here to bet
Roma will aim to end their dismal run of form when they host Lecce at the Stadio Olimpico this Saturday in Serie A. The Giallorossi are winless in their last six matches across all competitions, losing four of them. Their most recent outing ended in a disappointing 2-0 defeat at home to Atalanta, a result that has left them languishing in 16th place in the standings with just 13 points from three wins, four draws, and seven losses this season.
Home Form: W3 D0 L4
At the Olimpico, Roma have experienced a mixed campaign, winning three and losing four of their seven home matches. While they’ve scored nine goals in front of their fans, they’ve also conceded the same amount, underlining the inconsistency that has plagued their season.
Lecce will travel to the capital in solid form, having lost just once in their last five league matches. Marco Giampaolo’s team has registered two wins and two draws in that period, including a commendable 1-1 draw against Juventus last weekend. Lecce are currently 16th in the standings with 13 points, having recorded three wins, four draws, and seven losses this season.
Away Form: W1 D1 L5
Lecce’s away form has been their Achilles heel this season. The visitors have managed only one win, one draw, and five losses in their seven road games, scoring just once while conceding 8. Their lack of consistency away from home could be a significant factor in this matchup.
Head-to-Head
Roma have the upper hand, winning three of the last five encounters. Last season, Roma secured a 2-1 victory in Rome, while the corresponding fixture ended in a 0-0 draw in Lecce.
Betting
Roma 4/7
Draw 16/5
Lecce 5/1
Verdict
This match is pivotal for Roma as they seek to break their winless streak and ease the growing pressure on the team. While Lecce’s away woes suggest Roma should be favourites, their inconsistent form at home means this could still be a closely fought contest.
Suggested Bet: Winning Margin, Roma By 1 at 12/5
SUNDAY
NAPOLI v LAZIO– Click here to bet
Napoli will look to consolidate their position at the top of Serie A when they host Lazio at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this Sunday. The Partenopei are in excellent form this season, sitting 1st in the standings with 32 points from 10 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. A hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Torino last weekend extended their unbeaten league run to three matches, losing just once in their last 14 appearances in all competitions underlining their title ambitions.
Home Form: W6 D0 L1
Napoli have been exceptional at home this season, winning six and losing just once from their seven league matches at the Maradona. Their attacking firepower has been on full display, scoring 12 goals while conceding just five. With players like Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at their disposal, they’ll be confident of another strong performance on home soil.
Lazio, on the other hand, are 5th in the standings with 28 points from nine wins, one draw, and four losses. Their momentum took a hit last weekend with a 3-1 defeat away to Parma, marking their first loss in nine matches. Prior to that, the Biancocelesti had been on an excellent run, winning seven and drawing one in an eight-game unbeaten streak.
Away Form: W3 D0 L4
Lazio’s away form has been inconsistent, with three wins and four losses from seven matches. They’ve netted 12 goals on their travels but conceded 11, exposing a defensive fragility that could be costly against Napoli’s attacking firepower.
Head-to-Head
Lazio have held the edge in this fixture recently, winning two of the last three league meetings. Last season, they secured a 2-1 victory at the Maradona, while the reverse fixture ended in a goalless draw, with both teams sharing the points.
Betting
Napoli 9/10
Draw 26/10
Lazio 7/2
Verdict
This encounter brings together two of Serie A’s top sides, with Napoli’s home dominance making them slight favourites. However, Lazio’s recent head-to-head record and attacking quality suggest they are capable of pulling off an upset, making this an enticing clash to close the Serie A weekend.
Suggested Bet: Both Teams to Score, Yes at 1/1
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