Serie A stats and tips

Fiorentina v Napoli - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Napoli will, it could be argued, have the opportunity to play without pressure as face a tough trip to Artemio Franchi. Home wins occur more often than not in Serie A, and most would expect Fiorentina and their boss Vincenzo Italiano will deliver another one as they do battle with F. Calzona's troops on Friday evening. 9 of our tipsters have predicted that outcome, taking advantage of best odds of 2.45, and KO's algorithm suggests there's 46.61% chance of just that.

Lecce v Atalanta - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Atalanta would never admit to aiming for anything but victory in a match, but clearly KO's members believe they're capable meet those lofty aims right now, as 8 of them are expecting Gian Piero Gasperini and his side to claim an away win as they visit Lecce at Via Del Mare in Serie A on Saturday evening. The home fans may not be happy about it, but that’s what they reckon will happen. If you wanted to place the crowd, 1.80 roughly where the UK's leading bookmakers are currently placing it.

Torino v Milan - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring encounters aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Torino have had lots of chances to test that theory this campaign. 26 of their side's encounters in Serie A have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will Stefano Pioli and his Milan side be capable of adding some goalmouth action into this fixture on Saturday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?

Sassuolo v Cagliari - Double Chance - home win or draw

Supporting your team home and away can be hard going, and Cagliari’s hardy follows know that feeling especially well at the moment. Their team, led by C. Ranieri, has now failed to win any of their last 5 Serie A matches, and few will be expecting them to end that run against Sassuolo at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricol on Sunday morning. Backing opposition gaffer D. Ballardini to extend the run by guiding his side to anything other than a defeat is available at best odds of 1.36.

Monza v Frosinone - Double Chance - away win or draw

Following your football club can be a tough old business, and AC Monza’s hardy follows know that better than most at the moment. Their club, led by R. Palladino, has not won any of their last 7 Serie A matches, and there will be little hope they can end that run against Frosinone at Stadio Brianteo on Sunday afternoon. Backing opposition boss E. Di Francesco to extend the run by guiding his side to a positive result is available at best odds of 1.40.

Udinese v Empoli - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Empoli have taken part in some low-scoring games in Serie A recently. There have been under 2.5 goals in each of Davide Nicola's side's last 5 outings and, with Gabriele Cioffi and his Udinese ahead on Sunday afternoon, their attackers would be well advised to put in some more graft in training this week.

Inter v Lazio - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Our buzzing hive of football tipsters clearly has a lot of optimism around Simone Inzaghi and his ability to deliver a win for Inter Milan on Sunday evening. 8 have backed him to guide his lads to emerge victorious from their encounter with Lazio. Hopefully the home boss doesn't let them down.

Roma v Genoa - Both Teams To Score - yes

Roma supporters have become used to action at each end when their team plays in Serie A, with both sides having found the net in every one of their last 5 matches. Genoa on Sunday evening could be another ding-dong battle.

Salernitana v Verona - Double Chance - away win or draw

It has been a dismal set of results for Sportiva Salernitana and their faithful followers, with their last Serie A win now coming 18 games ago. Boss S. Colantuono has to find a remedy, and preferably right away. Will Verona at Stadio Arechi on Monday come too soon, or be a turning point?

Bologna v Juventus - Double Chance - home win or draw

Trekking across the width and breadth of the country to support your club can be a pretty dispiriting experience at times, and Juventus’s hardy follows know that feeling especially well at the moment. Their team, led by Massimiliano Allegri, has not won any of their last 5 Serie A matches, and few will be expecting them to end that run against Bologna at Renato Dall'Ara on Monday evening. Backing opposition gaffer Thiago Motta to add another to that list by leading his team to either a win or draw can be bet on at top odds of 1.36.