Serie A Matchday 12 preview & top betting picks

Matchday 12 of Serie A 2024-25 is set to deliver several exciting games before the third international break of the campaign. Below are our free soccer betting predictions for this week’s action in the Italian top flight.

Lecce v Empoli

Friday, November 8 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Via del mare

Lecce are bottom of the league with eight points from 11 matches, while Empoli are 11th on the ladder with 14 points. Although both sides have their fair share of problems, Empoli have shown more stability and could seal maximum points on the road.

Venezia v Parma

Saturday, November 9 – 3pm CET – Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium

Parma, sitting 14th, will be hoping to secure only their second win of the season on their trip to Venezia, who are second from bottom. However, with four of their last five matches ending in a stalemate, the visitors could once again share the spoils.

Cagliari v AC Milan

Saturday, November 9 – 6pm CET – Sardegna Arena

Confident after their midweek triumph away to Real Madrid in the Champions League, seventh-placed Milan will be expecting to secure victory against 16th-placed Cagliari. Alvaro Morata scored midweek at the Santiago Bernabeu, and leading soccer betting sites are paying +150 for the Spain captain to get on the scoresheet again.

Juventus v Torino

Saturday, November 9 – 8:45pm CET – Juventus Stadium

Sixth-placed Juventus will be seeking to climb higher up the ladder with a win over Torino, who are 10th after losing four of their last five games. Dusan Vlahovic scored during Juve’s 1-1 draw with Lille in midweek Champions League action, and online bookmakers are paying +110 for the Serbian striker in the anytime goalscorer market.

Atalanta v Udinese

Sunday, November 10 – 12:30pm CET – Gewiss Stadium

Third on the table and three points behind leaders Napoli, Atalanta will be looking to advance their title hopes with a win over eighth-placed Udinese. Among the top scorers this season with six goals, back Ademola Lookman to inspire the hosts to their sixth consecutive league win.

Fiorentina v Verona

Sunday, November 10 – 3pm CET – Stadio Artemio Franchi

Fourth-placed Fiorentina will be aiming to continue their gradual ascent when they play host to Verona, who are nine places below them. Triumphant in their last two home games against Verona, expect Raffaele Palladino’s side to stretch their winning run to six.

AS Roma v Bologna

Sunday, November 10 – 3pm CET – Stadio Olimpico

Boosted by recent victories over Lecce and Cagliari, ninth-placed Bologna will be hoping to advance further up the table with a win over 12th-placed Roma. The Giallorossi have lost three of their last four games, so expect Bologna — who did the double on Roma last term — to secure maximum points.

AC Monza v Lazio

Sunday, November 10 – 6pm CET – U-Power Stadium

Fifth-placed Lazio will be keen on maintaining their impressive form against Monza, who are third from bottom. The Romans are unbeaten in their last four games against Biancorossi, and that trend is expected to continue this week.

Inter Milan v Napoli

Sunday, November 10 – 8:45pm CET – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium

League leaders Napoli could lose their place at the helm when they face champions Inter Milan, who trail them by one point. Lautaro Martinez has scored in three of his last four league games, and leading bookie Bovada is paying +150 for the Inter striker to score at any time against the Azzurri.

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