Serie A continues to deliver, and this week is no different. The highlight fixture for this weekend will be current champions Napoli hosting red hot Inter Milan.
Friday, 1 December
26/10 Monza | Draw 47/20 | Juventus 1/1 (21:45)
Monza kick the weekend off with a tough match against hot in form Juventus at the U-Power Stadium. Both teams managed a draw in their previous outing in the league, but I believe there is a huge gap in quality between the two teams and I see Juventus coming away with maximum points. Juventus for the win as they stay in touching distance of leaders Inter Milan.
Saturday, 2 December
17/20 Genoa | Draw 5/2 | Empoli 32/10 (16:00)
Genoa failed to make it back-to-back victories after a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Frosinone previously. The Rossoblu welcome 18th place Empoli who also fell to defeat last time out against Sassuolo in a 4-3 thriller. Genoa head coach Alberto Gilardino will demand an improved performance as they have home ground advantage, and a win will see them record a third consecutive home victory before turning their attention to cup competition in the Coppa Italia. Genoa to win.
11/20 Lazio | Draw 3/1 | Cagliari 44/10 (19:00)
We can all agree that Lazio are far from their usual standards and are performing at a very poor level. They come into this home fixture on the back of a disappointing 2-1 loss to last on the log Salernitana. Cagliari on the other hand have started to find some positive results after a difficult start to the season and will look to give a good account of themselves in hopes of adding to the difficulties Lazio have endured thus far. Lazio are unbeaten at home in their last five fixtures and should collect maximum points.
7/20 AC Milan | Draw 39/10 | Frosinone 13/2 (21:45)
It has been four years since these two teams faced each other with AC Milan getting the better of Frosinone in a comfortable 2-0 victory. AC Milan’s four game winless streak came to an end after they snatched a 1-0 victory against Fiorentina while challengers Frosinone picked up their third victory in five games after a late extra time goal by Ilario Monterisi. AC Milan to win as Frosinone are yet to win away from home this season.
Sunday, 3 December
7/4 Lecce | Draw 43/20 | Bologna 31/20 (13:30)
The draw against Verona means Lecce are winless in their last five fixtures. The Wolves had a great start to the campaign but have now fallen way behind the pack. Bologna come into this fixture on a high and will be determined to collect maximum points once again as they occupy that last European spot. Bologna to win away from home.
9/20 Fiorentina | Draw 7/2 | Salernitana 52/10 (16:00)
Fiorentina are looking to recover from their 1-0 loss to AC Milan previously and a win will see them pick up their fourth victory on home soil this season. Nicolas Gonzalez has been the standout performer for La Viola and will be expected to lead the team to victory. Salernitana shocked football fans after a 2-1 victory against Lazio previously to secure their first victory of the campaign and will take a huge amount of effort and commitment to make it back-to-back wins. Back the home win here.
15/20 Udinese | Draw 5/2 | Verona 37/10 (16:00)
Udinese four game unbeaten run came to an end after Roma brushed them aside 3-1. They currently in 16th place and one point above the relegation zone. This is a massive fixture for Udinese as they are the only team yet to win at home this season. Verona is going through a difficult patch and are winless in their previous three fixtures away from home. Executing the right game plan with precision could help with a positive result here. I see a draw here with both teams to score.
47/20 Sassuolo | Draw 5/2 | Roma 21/20 (19:00)
Domenico Berardi came to the rescue for Sassuolo as his extra time brace secured the points in a 4-3 showdown with Empoli. The Neroverdi will need to control proceedings and limit Roma from creating opportunities in order to claim maximum points on home soil. Roma continues to climb the table with Paulo Dybala proving his worth to the Giallorossi. The win over Udinese previously puts them in a good position to approach this fixture full of confidence as they have been poor away from home. This could go either way on the day, but I see Roma getting this one.
17/10 Napoli | Draw 49/20 | Inter Milan 29/20 (21:45)
This is the fixture of the weekend where two Italian giants meet. Current Scudetto holders Napoli host title favourites Inter Milan at the iconic Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, Italy. Inter Milan hold top spot while Napoli chase them down in fourth position. It will come down to fine margins in getting a winner on the day between the two as both teams possess incredible quality. Napoli have been poor at home while Milan have not lost away from home all season. My money is on Inter Milan to claim the victory and extend their lead at the summit.
Monday, 4 December
37/20 Torino | Draw 9/4 | Atalanta 29/20 (21:45)
Torino were dispatched by Bologna 2-0 previously and will need to focus on the basics and playing as a team before playing expansive football. Nikola Vlasic and Duvan Zapata will need to bring their A-game on the day for Torino if they look to put Atalanta to the sword. Previous records proves that Atalanta have had the better of Torino which will encourage and motivate La Dea to go out and pick up the win. Atalanta for the win.
