Serie A & B Predictions > Feb 9th - 15th

[StevieDay1983]

[StevieDay1983]

Here are the odds and ratings for the Italian Serie A and B matches coming up over the next week. Serie B's odds and ratings for the weekend aren't available yet but we'll look to add them when they are. @StefanBB, a mixed bag of results for you this past week. Which ones are you picking out this week? @ALEXXXXXXXX, nice pick for the Fiorentina versus Inter Milan match. I wasn't sure Inter would keep a clean sheet but they held firm. @betcatalog, what are you backing this week?

[ALEXXXXXXXX]

Torino

They do not play well this season because of injuries, getting only two wins this season so far. Their striker, Andrea Belotti, play so well but they are still in trouble because they are the seventeenth in the table of the League, facing the challenge of relegation.  

 

Genoa

They play extremely well recently, which have suffered only one defeat from Sassuolo in recent 9 games with 50% winning percentage thanks to their new coach, Davide Ballardini. Now they are the twelfth in the table of the League.

 

Verdict:

There is a gap between Torino and Genoa. Torino are struggling for relegation. Genoa make great progress under the management of Davide Ballardini. The Asian handicap first odd is Torino -0.5, which seems to confuse people. So Genoa will possibly win.

 

Torino VS Genoa

Prediction: 1-1, 0-1

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Bologna FC vs Benevento Calcio

 

 

Bologna FC

Doubtful:

Out (injuries/other): Medel (8/0 d), Santander (4/0 f), Faragò (0/0 m)

Suspended: Svanberg (19/2 m)

 

Benevento Calcio

Doubtful:

Out (injuries/other): Letizia (15/3 d)

Suspended: Ionita (21/0 m), Improta (20/1 f)

 

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Over/Under Goals
Bologna FC 10 home games	Benevento Calcio 10 away games

70%	Over 1.5 goals	70%
70%	Over 2.5 goals	60%
60%	Over 3.5 goals	50%
40%	Over 4.5 goals	30%
20%	Over 5.5 goals	10%
30%	Under 1.5 goals	30%
30%	Under 2.5 goals	40%
100%	Over 0.5 goals at half-time	80%
60%	Over 1.5 goals at half-time	40%
30%	Over 2.5 goals at half-time	30%

[Mindfulness]

Hellas Verona V Parma

Parma +0.50 AH @ 1.87 Bet365

Neither side in good form here but Verona have two key absences with Faraoni and Zaccagni suspended. They're both important players for the Gialloblu and I expect they will be missed.

Parma are on a run of three defeats in the league but I do expect them to improve at some point now they have re-hired coach Roberto D'Aversa. He will be pragmatic and manage to the teams strengths. Parma had a busy transfer window and we could see the likes of Joshua Zirkzee starting here to help ease Parma's issues infront of goal.

In my view the odds for the away side are too generous given Verona's current issues. This game should be an opportunity for the away side to pickup somekind of positive result.

[StefanBB]

Napoli vs Juventus

Napoli has been pretty inconsistent lately, and two defeats in the previous five rounds saw them declining to 6^th spot. However, they are only three points behind Lazio and Roma, with one game in hand. Although Gennaro Gattuso’s side puts very good displays both defensively and in the front, they spilled some important points. Napoli lost their last two games on the road against Verona and Genoa, and they should have won those. Lorenzo Insigne and the lads won’t have the opportunity to defend the Coppa Italia trophy, as Atalanta eliminated them last Wednesday. Napoli can now focus entirely on securing a Champions League spot at the end of the campaign. However, a tough challenge is ahead of them, and the hosts need a disciplined performance.

Juventus significantly improved lately, and they also made it to the Coppa Italia finals after kicking out Inter. Bianconeri celebrated three times in a row and climbed to 3^rd place. The defending champions are seven points behind Milan, with one game in hand. Andrea Pirlo’s side is very hard to crack lately, and they conceded only once in the last seven matches. On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo and the lads are clinical in front of the oppositions’ net. Juventus spilled some important points on the road this season, despite losing only once. However, they managed to get back home with a win four times from the last five outings. The hot ground in Naples is always challenging for any side, and we’ll see how Juventus will cope with it.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction

It is going to be a pretty tight clash as both teams need points. We believe they are capable of remaining undefeated, and the most realistic outcome could be a draw.

Goals Market Prediction

Although their head-to-head clashes have always been very exciting, in the last two, we saw three goals in total. Since both sides are tight in the back, this one should also stay under a 2.5 margin.

Draw @ 3.60

Under 2.5 FT @ 1.90

Correct score 0:0 @ 11.00

[betcatalog]

With the first place getting closer to Juventus 'form, there is little evidence to suggest that they can not take advantage of the hosts' defensive woes, further widening a score gap between clubs that did not exist a few weeks ago. The pace and the superiority from the center and in front should scare Napoli's improvised defense, and get a significant three-pointer away from home.
SSC NAPOLI vs JUVENTUS @@ JUVENTUS, odds 2.05

[StefanBB]

Inter vs Lazio

Inter sits in the 2^nd spot, being two points behind its fiercest rivals Milan. The hosts got knocked out of the Coppa Italia on Tuesday after failing to beat Juventus on the road. However, Antonio Conte’s side tied two victories in Serie A, which keep the home side competitive in the title race. Inter managed to keep the clean sheet in the previous two rounds, which is encouraging since they had many troubles in the backline this season. On the other hand, Romelu Lukaku and the lads are still the most efficient team in the league. Inter has been pretty dominant at the home ground, leaving its visitors with a total of just four points. If they want to remain candidates for the title, the hosts need to pick up where they left off.

Lazio enjoys an excellent run that launched the visitors to the 5^th spot. Biancocelesti celebrated six times in a row, and they are only nine points behind Milan. Stefan Radu and the lads tightened up their defense and conceded only three times during the winning streak. Once again, Ciro Immobile is one of the best strikers in Serie A, netting 14 times so far in the campaign. Simone Inzaghi’s side is full of confidence, and they want to keep their run going. Lazio is among the best visiting teams in the competition, as they booked six wins from ten outings. They tied two victories on the road, against Parma and Atalanta, and will search for the third in a row.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction

It is going to be a very exciting clash, and although Inter is a favorite, Lazio can avoid a defeat. We believe the visitors will continue with their great performances and get back home with at least a point.

Goals Market Prediction

Both sides have great attacking potential, and they can score against any team. Therefore, we don’t think the nets will remain intact in this clash.

Lazio AH +0 @ 3.45

BTTS Yes @ 1.65

Correct score 2:2 @ 12.00