Round 27 of the Italian Serie A kicks off on Saturday the 3rd of March! Find out who our football expert is backing to win big.
Napoli have finally created some distance at the top of the table with a commanding 5-0 victory over Cagliari, thrilling their home crowd. Meanwhile, Juventus, the reigning champions, had their clash with Atalanta postponed due to heavy snowfall in Turin, keeping the title race intensely competitive.
Napoli now lead by four points, with Juventus right on their heels thanks to a game in hand. This season’s battle for the Scudetto is shaping up to be one of the most exhilarating we’ve seen in years. But let’s dive straight into the anticipated fixtures for this week!
Saturday 3 March
SPAL 14/10
Draw 21/10
Bologna 21/10
SPAL claimed a precious 3-2 away win at Crotone last weekend and will look to keep their momentum going. On the other hand, Bologna have been impressive recently with two straight wins on home turf. However, Bologna’s record away from home has been less than stellar, losing their last three matches on the road. SPAL also have a tough run at home, without a victory in their last six games here. Expect a tight encounter with both teams pushing hard. Both Teams to Score – Yes – looks a solid play at 19/20.
Lazio 49/20
Draw 9/4
Juventus 23/20
Lazio are thriving, winning their last two matches with a combined five goals scored and no concessions, including a dominant 3-0 win over Sassuolo. Juventus are on fire with nine straight wins and have taken 11 of 13 away games this term. To stay in touch with Napoli, Juventus must seize maximum points. Expect a disciplined Juventus side to edge this one.
Napoli 11/20
Draw 31/10
Roma 9/2
Napoli’s brilliance continues with 10 back-to-back wins. Roma, in contrast, were hammered 2-0 at home by AC Milan last time but had been enjoying a good run with three wins prior. This match will be a tactical battle with patience crucial. Napoli look unstoppable at the moment, but Roma should manage to score. Place your bets on Matchbet & Both Teams to Score – Napoli & Yes – at an exciting 2/1!
Sunday 4 March
Genoa 17/20
Draw 23/10
Cagliari 7/2
After a 2-0 loss at Bologna ended their three-match streak, Genoa will be keen to bounce back against struggling Cagliari, who have lost two consecutive matches, scoring only once and conceding seven. Having won the reverse fixture 3-2, Genoa will head into this tie with confidence. A home win is the smart pick here.
Torino 9/20
Draw 33/10
Crotone 6/1
Torino have stumbled lately with two defeats in a row but face relegation-threatened Crotone, who have also struggled. Torino have been strong at home, winning three of their last four matches, while Crotone have the second worst away record. The previous encounter ended 2-2 in a lively contest. Backing Torino to dominate with a (-1) Handicap at 23/20 is recommended.
Udinese 9/4
Draw 9/4
Fiorentina 5/4
Udinese have yet to win in four games, losing three straight and scoring once while conceding six. Fiorentina scraped a 1-0 win over Chievo recently and will look to build on that success. Both teams desperately need points, so expect an attacking game. The last eight meetings saw Over 2.5 Goals – go with it at 21/20!
Benevento 23/20
Draw 49/20
Hellas Verona 23/10
This relegation clash pits bottom place Benevento against second-last Hellas Verona. Benevento have lost 22 of their 26 matches, scoring 18 and conceding 60. Verona come off a gritty 2-1 home win over Torino and will aim to continue the fight. The away win is the tip for this crucial battle.
Atalanta 15/20
Draw 11/4
Sampdoria 37/10
Atalanta are unbeaten in four and arrive fresher as their Juventus match was postponed. Sampdoria have been inconsistent, losing three of their last four matches. Expect a careful, tense game with both sides eager to take the three points. Book Atalanta to leverage home advantage for the win.
Chievo 27/20
Draw 43/20
Sassuolo 22/10
Chievo have been poor, losing nine out of 12 matches. Sassuolo are also struggling without a win in eight, including five defeats. Goals will be at a premium here. Under 2.5 Goals at 6/10 is the sensible bet in this low-scoring encounter.
AC Milan 16/10
Draw 43/20
Inter Milan 37/20
The highlight of the weekend is the Milan Derby at the famous San Siro. AC Milan have been flying with three straight wins, most recently a 2-0 victory at Roma. Inter have been patchy. Expect the Rossoneri to overpower their city rivals. Back AC Milan to grab the vital win.
TREBLE TIPPED @ 13/1
Juventus Win 23/20
Udinese vs Fiorentina Over 2.5 Goals 21/20
Hellas Verona Win 23/10
