Round 28 of the Italian Serie A kicks off on Friday the 9th of March! Find out who our football expert is backing.
The football world was shaken by the sudden and tragic passing of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, which led to the cancellation of last Sunday’s Serie A fixtures. His club confirmed his passing due to a “sudden illness” on their official Twitter channel. The Fiorentina family is deeply saddened and respectfully asks for everyone’s understanding and support during this difficult time, especially for his loved ones.
Back to the action — Napoli’s impressive run was halted with a 4-2 defeat against Roma, while Juventus seized the opportunity with a narrow 1-0 away win against Lazio. Juventus currently holds a game in hand and only needs a draw to overtake Napoli at the summit. Enough of the preamble, let’s jump right into the key matches and betting tips.
Friday 9 March
Roma 15/20
Draw 28/10
Torino 7/2
Roma brought a halt to Napoli’s extraordinary 10-game winning streak by winning 4-2 at home last time out and have claimed four wins in their last five matches. Torino, on the other hand, have been struggling with consecutive defeats recently.
At odds of 15/20, Roma are a solid pick to pick up the full points and will be buoyed by their 1-0 success in the previous meeting. We recommend adding Roma to all multiples.
Saturday 10 March
Hellas Verona 47/20
Draw 23/10
Chievo Verona 12/10
The Derby della Scala sees Hellas Verona host Chievo Verona in Saturday’s only fixture. Hellas Verona are currently in 19th place but impressed with a 2-1 home win over Torino in their recent match.
Chievo have lost eight out of their last 10 outings, including six in a row. Backing Hellas Verona at 47/20 looks like a smart move as they’ll be desperate for the points.
Sunday 11 March
Fiorentina 7/20
Draw 4/1
Benevento 7/1
Fiorentina’s inconsistent campaign has put them mid-table. Benevento sits rock bottom, having lost 22 of their 26 games, scoring 18 and conceding 60 goals.
Fiorentina should comfortably see off these relegation-threatened newcomers. Take Fiorentina on the (-1) Handicap at 19/20 for a confident wager.
Bologna 3/1
Draw 47/20
Atalanta 19/20
Bologna were disappointing losing 1-0 to SPAL 2013 last week but had won their previous two home games. Atalanta is unbeaten in their last six away matches with four victories.
The previous encounter finished 1-0 for Atalanta, and another tight, low-scoring game looks likely. Backing the Under 2.5 Goals market at 13/20 is a smart play.
Crotone 43/20
Draw 9/4
Sampdoria 13/10
Crotone are winless in their last five games with successive defeats, while Sampdoria have been inconsistent but pulled off a 5-0 win in the corresponding fixture.
Sampdoria, despite some recent away losses, look better equipped to claim this one. Backing Sampdoria for maximum points is the tip here.
Sassuolo 1/1
Draw 47/20
SPAL 29/10
Sassuolo is without a win in eight games, scoring only once while conceding five in their past two matches. SPAL 2013 have impressed with back-to-back victories fighting relegation.
Sassuolo has scored a meagre 15 goals this season, the league’s lowest. Backing SPAL on the Win/Draw Double Chance at 15/20 is recommended.
Juventus 1/4
Draw 9/2
Udinese 11/1
Juventus is in fantastic form with 10 consecutive wins and strong home stats. Udinese has been underwhelming with three straight losses.
This crucial tie for the Scudetto sees Juventus aiming to keep the pressure on Napoli. Backing Juventus Half-time/Full-time win at 15/20 is a solid choice.
Cagliari 17/4
Draw 29/10
Lazio 13/20
Cagliari has struggled with back-to-back losses and a poor defensive record, while Lazio boasts a strong away record with nine wins in 14 games.
Lazio dominates recent fixtures against Cagliari and is expected to continue this momentum. Going for an away win is the smart bet.
Genoa 22/10
Draw 2/1
AC Milan 14/10
Genoa has performed well recently but lost their last match. AC Milan remain unbeaten in eight games, with six away wins and solid defensive displays.
Genoa’s home resilience and AC Milan’s recent Europa League exertions suggest a cautious match. Under 2.5 Goals at 11/20 looks promising.
Inter Milan 11/4
Draw 24/10
Napoli 1/1
The weekend’s showstopper is Inter Milan hosting Napoli at San Siro. Inter has nailed down nine wins in 14 home games, while Napoli boasts the best road record with 12 wins from 13 games.
Napoli faces test after their loss to Roma but are well-known for fighting back. Backing Napoli to edge out a win is the prediction.
TREBLE TIPPED @ 10/1
Roma Win 15/20
Hellas Verona Win 47/20
Fiorentina (-1) Handicap 19/20
