Serie A stats and tips
Torino v Venezia - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Torino have had too many chances to test that theory this season. 24 of their side's matches in Serie A have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will E. Di Francesco and his Venezia side be capable of adding some goalmouth action into this fixture on Friday? Or will it be same old same old?
Cagliari v Udinese - Double Chance - away win or draw
Cagliari have found something of a bogey team in Udinese in the Serie A in recent years. The two sides have played on 5 occasions since 2021, and Udinese have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Sardegna Arena could be a really difficult one for Davide Nicola & co.
Parma v Como 1907 - Both Teams To Score - yes
Fans at Ennio Tardini may be banking on goals galore on Saturday, and they're right to, if Parma's recent record is anything to go by. Both teams have found the net in 23 of their 34 Serie A fixtures this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.
Lecce v Napoli - Double Chance - away win or draw
Lecce simply have not been able to find a way past Napoli in the Serie A in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 5 occasions since 2022, and Napoli have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Via Del Mare could be a tricky one for Marco Silva & co.
Inter v Verona - Win / Draw / Win - home win
A simple tally suggests our tipsters have a great deal of belief in Simone Inzaghi and his chances of delivering a win for Inter Milan on Saturday evening. 23 have predicted him to propel his team to emerge victorious from their encounter with Verona. Surely the home gaffer won't fail to deliver, will he?
Empoli v Lazio - Double Chance - away win or draw
Empoli have consistently struggled against Lazio in the Serie A in recent years. The two clubs have played on 12 occasions since 2016, and Lazio have remained unbeaten in them all. Sunday's game at Carlo Castellani could be another hard one for R. D'Aversa & co.
Monza v Atalanta - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Atalanta have enjoyed meeting AC Monza in the Serie A in recent years, with their streak now extending to 5 straight wins against them. A. Mangiarratti will be desperate to stop the rot, while Gian Piero Gasperini will be hopeful of more of the same on Sunday afternoon.
Roma v Fiorentina - Win / Draw / Win - home win
KickOff's tipsters have a strong feeling about this match, and the evidence to back it up. On Sunday, 6 have backed Roma to claim victory over Fiorentina at Olimpico. Taking advantage of best odds of 1.65 from the bookies, they'll be hoping beyond hope Raul Procopio gets his tactics right and brings home that much-needed victory.
Bologna v Juventus - Double Chance - away win or draw
Bologna simply have not been able to find a way past Juventus in the Serie A in recent years. The two clubs have met on 19 occasions since 2015, and Juventus have gone unbeaten in them all. Sunday's game at Renato Dall'Ara could be a tricky one for Vincenzo Italiano & co.
Genoa v Milan - Double Chance - away win or draw
Genoa simply have not been able to find a way past Milan in the Serie A in recent years. The two teams have clashed on 7 occasions since 2020, and Milan have been unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at Luigi Ferraris could be a tricky one for Patrick Vieira & co.
Milan v Bologna - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Giuseppe Meazza is the backdrop as Bologna and Milan go head-to-head on Friday evening, in what could prove to be a proper ding-dong battle. Vincenzo Italiano's side have the highest number of BTTS + draws of any side in the competition - 10 in 34 games. An extension of that record can be backed at 4.50.
Como 1907 v Cagliari - Double Chance - away win or draw
Como Calcio have found something of a bogey team in Cagliari in the league in recent years. The two teams have clashed on 5 occasions since 2015, and Cagliari have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia could be another hard one for F. Fàbregas i Soler & co.
Lazio v Juventus - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you're not busy on Saturday evening, then the clash between Lazio and Juventus could be one to watch. Marco Baroni's team lead Serie A in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 22 of their Serie A games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from Thiago Motta's men could prevent more of the same.
Empoli v Parma - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at Carlo Castellani will be fully expecting plenty goalmouth action on Saturday, and they're right to, if Parma's past record is to be continued. Both teams have scored in 23 of their 34 Serie A matches this season, the largest number in the competition.
Udinese v Monza - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming fixture between AC Monza and Udinese could be the one for you. A. Mangiarratti's side have lost 10 games this campaign in which both sides have scored. That's the highest number in Serie A.
