Serie A Matchday 35 preview, betting picks & top soccer odds

With Italy securing five spots in next season’s Champions League, the race for qualification is on with four games left. Below are our free soccer betting picks and predictions for Matchday 35 of the Italian Serie A.

Torino vs Bologna

Friday, May 3 – 8:45pm CEST – Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

While Bologna remain well placed to qualify for the Champions League, they have faltered in recent weeks with three draws in their last four matches. Torino are on a winless run of four games, failing to score in three consecutive matches. Given their current woes, expect both teams to struggle. 

AC Monza vs Lazio

Saturday, May 4 – 6pm CEST – U-Power Stadium

With five wins from their last six league games, Lazio — on course to secure European football — should edge past Monza. Not only are the hosts winless in their last five games; they have failed to beat Lazio in their last four meetings.

Sassuolo vs Inter Milan

Saturday, May 4 – 8:45pm CEST – Mapei Stadium

Sassuolo, second from bottom, could be in for a tough night against champions Inter Milan, who have only lost one game all season. On a streak of four goals in his last four games, Inter’s Hakan Calhanoglu has a great chance of boosting his goal tally.

Cagliari vs Lecce

Sunday, May 5 – 12:30pm CEST – Sardegna Arena

Leading their opponents by four points, Lecce are on a decent run of two wins in their last three matches. Their hosts, meanwhile, are winless in their last three games. This one could, however, end in a stalemate, similar to their three previous meetings.

Empoli vs Frosinone

Sunday, May 5 – 3pm CEST – Stadio Carlo Castellani

Level on points and precariously close to the relegation zone, both teams will be striving for maximum points. However, Frosinone often struggle against Empoli, more so away from home. Expect plenty of action in this clash.

Hellas Verona vs Fiorentina

Sunday, May 5 – 3pm CEST – Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi

In contention for a place in Europe, Fiorentina could register their third straight win by sweeping past hosts Verona, whom they have convincingly beaten in their last three meetings.

AC Milan vs Genoa

Sunday, May 5 – 6pm CEST – San Siro Stadium

Looking to finish the season strongly after losing the Scudetto to bitter rivals Internazionale, second-placed Milan could register their sixth consecutive win when they face Genoa. Expect this to be a high-scoring affair.

AS Roma vs Juventus

Sunday, May 5 – 8:45pm CEST – Stadio Olimpico

Needing eight points in their last four games to guarantee Champions League football, Juventus — who have drawn their last three games — can’t afford any more slip-ups. Despite only winning twice in their last 10 meetings with Juve, a rejuvenated Roma could trouble their visitors at the Stadio Olimpico.

Salernitana vs Atalanta

Monday, May 6 – 6pm CEST – Arechi Stadium

The stakes couldn’t be higher for Atalanta, who are embroiled in a fierce battle for a Champions League place. Trailing Roma with two points, albeit with a game in hand, Atalanta must win convincingly against already-relegated Salernitana to bolster their chances.

Udinese vs Napoli

Monday, May 6 – 8:45pm CEST – Dacia Arena

Struggling for form, Napoli desperately need results to guarantee European football. Although they have managed just one win in their last seven games, the visitors have a good chance against relegation-threatened Udinese, whom they have beaten in 16 of their last 19 matches.

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