While most Serie A action is traditionally reserved for Sundays, we view Saturday’s fixtures as potentially more profitable.
Juventus and Como will kick off the fun with a crucial clash for both teams’ top-four ambitions, followed by a battle between relegation-threatened Lecce and title contenders Inter Milan. Lastly, Lazio will try to revive their hopes for Europe against a struggling Cagliari.
Below are our expert tips and predictions for all three Serie A fixtures on Saturday.
Today’s Serie A betting tips & predictions
Juventus vs. Como (2pm)
The last couple of weeks have been catastrophic for the Old Lady. Juventus dropped out of Coppa Italia, lost their place in the top four, and are close to getting eliminated from the UCL.
Luciano Spalletti needs to make an immediate change, as Juventus have conceded 13 goals across their last four matches (D1, L3). And Como have been absolutely impressive in attack this season, although they too are going through a rough patch at the moment.
Nevertheless, we expect an action-packed clash to start the weekend and goals on both ends.
Juventus vs. Como top betting tip: BTTS
Lecce vs. Inter Milan (5pm)
Lecce may be onto something after back-to-back wins over Cagliari and Udinese, but now comes the ultimate Serie A challenge – Inter Milan.
The Nerazzurri suffered a shocking 3-1 defeat away at Bodo/Glimt midweek, which put a huge dent in their UCL ambitions. It will be interesting to see whether they will be fully focused on Lecce or try to keep their strength for the rematch.
But with seven consecutive wins over Lecce, six of which with clean sheets, we have to back Inter to win to nil again.
Lecce vs. Inter Milan top betting tip: Inter Milan to win to nil
Cagliari vs. Lazio (7:45pm)
Lazio are getting closer and closer to another season without Europe, as their inconsistency has left them nine points behind the top six.
Cagliari are safe at the moment, but need to respond to the back-to-back defeats they suffered. Lazio have actually not been bad away from home lately, as they are unbeaten in their last six trips.
Only two of Lazio’s 12 away games this season produced more than two goals. Their matches on the road average 1.4 goals per game. We anticipate a tight clash with a potential 1-0 win for Lazio.
Cagliari vs. Lazio top betting tip: Under 2.5 goals, Lazio draw no bet
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