Serie A betting picks & predictions | Matchday 9 preview

Matchday 9 of the 2024-25 Serie A season promises to deliver a host of exciting encounters. Here are our free soccer betting predictions for this week’s action in the Italian top flight.

Udinese v Cagliari

Friday, October 25 – 6:30pm CEST – Bluenergy Stadium

Eighth-placed Udinese will be hoping to secure maximum points against Cagliari, who are seven places below them. Unbeaten in their last four league games against the Sardinian side, expect Udinese to squeeze past their guests.

Torino v Como

Friday, October 25 – 8:45pm CEST – Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

Torino, sitting ninth, will be hoping to return to winning ways against newly promoted Como, who are 14th on the table. However, with three consecutive defeats, the hosts could be held by Cesc Fabregas’ steadily improving side.

Napoli v Lecce

Saturday, October 26 – 3pm CEST – Diego Armando Maradona Stadium

League leaders Napoli will be eager to extend their impressive start with a fourth consecutive win over Lecce, who are second from bottom. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has scored four goals for Napoli this season, and online bookmakers are paying +125 for the Georgian forward to strike at any time.

Atalanta v Verona

Saturday, October 26 – 8:45pm CEST – Gewiss Stadium

After a goalless draw with Scottish side Celtic in the Champions League, sixth-paced Atalanta will be eager to secure all three points against 13th-placed Verona. Mateo Retegui leads the race for the Golden Boot with eight goals from his first eight games, and leading soccer betting sites are paying -105.26 for the Atalanta forward to score again.

Parma v Empoli

Sunday, October 27 – 12:30pm CET – Stadio Ennio Tardini

Parma will be desperate to snap a six-game winless run when they host Empoli, who are six places above them on the Serie A table. Back the free-scoring hosts to secure a crucial win against Empoli’s porous defence.

Lazio v Genoa

Sunday, October 27 – 3pm CET – Stadio Olimpico

Seventh-placed Lazio will fancy their chances at home against Genoa, who are third from bottom. Expect the hosts — who have won four of their last five home games against the Grifone — to cruise to victory.

AC Monza v Venezia

Sunday, October 27 – 3pm CET – U-Power Stadium

AC Monza, sitting 16th, will be looking to increase the distance between themselves and bottom-placed Venezia. Boosted by Monday night’s thrilling win over Verona, back the hosts to hand Venezia a fourth consecutive league defeat.

Inter Milan v Juventus

Sunday, October 27 – 6pm CET – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium

Champions Inter Milan will be looking to stretch their one-point lead over Juventus, who sit in third. Inter forward Marcus Thuram was on the scoresheet during the midweek Champions League triumph over Young Boys, and he looks a strong play to score at any time against Juve.

Fiorentina v AS Roma

Sunday, October 27 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Artemio Franchi

Fifth-placed Fiorentina will be looking to expand on their strong form when they host AS Roma, who sit in 10th. Confident following two emphatic wins over Milan and Lecce, the Viola should have their guests covered.

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