The main theme of Saturday’s matches will be the fight for survival, as two of the three games feature teams that have not yet secured their place in next season’s Serie A.
Parma could do so as early as this week if they beat Pisa, who are all but certain to be relegated. We’re also in for another relegation battle between Lecce and Verona, but the highlight of the day will undoubtedly be the clash for European qualification between Roma and Bologna.
Keep reading for our expert tips and predictions for the three Serie A matches.
Today’s Serie A betting tips & predictions
Parma vs. Pisa (2pm)
Two teams for whom goals are a rarity face off on Saturday, with this match representing Pisa’s last chance for survival.
The visitors are 10 points away from safety with five rounds remaining, and if they lose here,
their mathematical chances will likely vanish. They haven’t scored away since mid-January, and it’s quite possible they’ll fail to do so here as well.
A win here will guarantee Parma’s survival in the league, and right now they’re in better form than usual. We expect them to win, even if by a narrow margin.
Parma vs. Pisa top betting tip: Parma to win
Bologna vs. AS Roma (5pm)
Roma and Bologna are facing off for the fourth time this season, having played each other in the Europa League a few weeks ago. Given that Bologna knocked the Wolves out of the competition, the visitors will likely be looking to get their revenge here.
We expect a tough and tense match, especially given that the teams are once again battling for a spot in European competition. Four of their last five matches have featured goals at both ends, and that will be one of our two bets in this fixture.
Additionally, we’ll be betting on cards, as both matches a month ago saw 5+ cards each. We don’t see any reason for this match to go smoothly, given all the factors.
Bologna vs. AS Roma top betting tip: BTTS, Over 3.5 cards
Verona vs. Lecce (7:45pm)
Verona and Lecce are locked in a fierce battle at the bottom of the table, but the situation is quite different for the two teams.
For Verona, every match is a last chance, because another loss would spell the end of their hopes for survival. For Lecce, however, this is a huge opportunity to climb out of the relegation zone.
These are the two teams with the fewest goals scored this season. We expect to see at most two goals in this match, and even that seems difficult to achieve.
Verona vs. Lecce top betting tip: Under 2.5 goals
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