Serie A Preview: Matchday 27
Catching Napoli at the top of the Serie A table looks to be a virtually impossible task for all of the front runners in the league, meaning with just 11 games to go, some of the biggest sides in Italian football are just playing for places. Inter Milan, Lazio and AC Milan currently occupy the remaining top 4 spots, with the likes of Roma and Atalanta also in the mix too. At the bottom of the pile, Sampdoria, Cremonese and Verona are seriously scrapping away, as they all look to reaming in Serie A next season.
Here is a rundown of some of the key games to look out for in Serie A this week:
Udinese vs AC Milan
Match Winner Odds:
Udinese
Consistency has been the Achilles Heel for Udinese this season, who have only managed to win 8 of their 26 games played so far. They find themselves in 11th, possessing one of the better attacking records in the division but they will know that they need to start picking up points.
AC Milan
With their passage to the last 8 of the Champions League secured, AC Milan will be doing all they can to qualify through league position once again this term. Defending their league title isn’t going to happen but a win here would boost their top 4 hopes.
Match Best Bet:
Both teams play on the front foot and goals could be guaranteed here.
Over 2.5 goals in the game – 19/20
Result Prediction:
Udinese are a tough nut to crack at home, but they could be overwhelmed by AC Milan here and an away win could be on the cards.
AC Milan to win the match – 13/10
Score Prediction:
Udinese 1 – 2 AC Milan – 9/1
Lazio vs Roma
Match Winner Odds:
Lazio
Sitting in 3rd, Lazio have enjoyed a Serie A season to remember and how they would love to get one over their old foes here. With the second tightest defence in the league, Lazio will need to be at their stubborn best in this one.
Roma
Jose Mourinho’s Roma have really struggled this season but remarkably, are still in the mix for a top 4 place. They will want to have a serious crack at Lazio here and should they get a result, they will be bang in the mix once more.
Match Best Bet:
This should be a very good game, with goals on the cards.
Both teams to score – YES – 21/10
Result Prediction:
Few fixtures in world football are as intense as Lazio vs Roma and with so much at stake for both sides, a draw could well be on the cards.
The match to finish as a draw – 2/1
Score Prediction:
Lazio 1 – 1 Roma – 5/1
Inter Milan vs Juventus
Match Winner Odds:
Inter Milan
Inter Milan also booked their place in the last 8 of the Champions League in midweek and confidence should be relatively high in the camp. Catching Napoli can’t happen, but they still need to keep collecting league points.
Juventus
Being hit with a 10 point deduction has certainly hit Juventus but they remain in the mix to finish in the top 6. They will need to perfect from here on in though and it is games such as this that they will be seriously tested.
Match Best Bet:
This could be tight game, with goals perhaps not on the cards.
Under 2.5 goals in the game – 15/20
Result Prediction:
Inter Milan need a result, but the exploits of midweek could take their toll and a draw could well be on the cards.
The match to finish as a draw – 5/2
Score Prediction:
Inter Milan 1 – 1 Juventus – 6/1
