Serie A Matchday 35 betting picks & predictions

Napoli and Inter Milan are locked in a closely contested title race heading into Matchday 35 of the 2024–25 Serie A campaign. Below are our free soccer betting tips for this weekend’s matchups in the Italian top flight.

Torino v Venezia

Friday, May 2 – 8:45pm CEST – Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

Beaten 2-0 by Napoli in their last outing, 10th-placed Torino will look to return to winning ways against relegation-threatened Venezia. Back the hosts to do the double on the Venetian side that has only managed one win this calendar year.

Cagliari v Udinese

Saturday, May 3 – 3pm CEST – Unipol Domus

Udinese are 12th on the table with 41 points, while Cagliari are two places lower with 33 points. Given that both sides are far from their best, this encounter could end in a drab stalemate for the third time in four meetings in Sardinia.

Parma v Como

Saturday, May 3 – 3pm CEST – Stadio Ennio Tardini

After securing their Serie A safety following Sunday’s 1-0 win over Genoa, 11th-placed Como will be in high spirits ahead of their matchup with Parma, who sit two places above the relegation zone. Cesc Fabregas’ tactical nous has made the difference for Parma, so back the Spanish manager to inspire his side to a fifth consecutive win against the league strugglers.

Lecce v Napoli

Saturday, May 3 – 6pm CEST – Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare

Sitting on a three-point lead atop the Serie A standings, league leaders Napoli will be keen to advance their title hopes against Lecce, who are on the opposite end of the table. Scott McTominay has netted five goals in his last three games for Napoli, and top online betting sites are offering decent odds of +240 for the Scottish international to score for the fourth consecutive game.

Inter Milan v Verona

Saturday, May 3 – 8:45pm CEST – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium

Reeling from back-to-back defeats against Bologna and AS Roma, second-placed Internazionale will be eager to reignite their title push against Verona, who sit 15th after a five-game winless streak. With one eye on their Champions League semi-final return leg, back the reigning Serie A champions to secure a marginal win against a Verona side that can’t seem to score.

Empoli v Lazio

Sunday, May 4 – 12:30pm CEST – Stadio Carlo Castellani

Seventh-placed Lazio hope to boost their chances of securing European football when they take on relegation-threatened Empoli, who are winless in the league since Matchday 15. Lazio have dominated this fixture, so back the capital outfit to secure a fifth consecutive victory over their struggling hosts.

AC Monza v Atalanta

Sunday, May 4 – 3pm CEST – Stadio Brianteo

Atalanta, in third, will aim to strengthen their pursuit of Champions League football against bottom-placed Monza, who are on the verge of relegation. Mateo Retegui scored his 24th league goal of the campaign for La Dea, and online bookmakers are paying -138.89 for the Golden Boot frontrunner to add to his tally.

AS Roma v Fiorentina

Sunday, May 4 – 6pm CEST – Stadio Olimpico

Roma, who climbed to sixth following Sunday’s 1-0 win over Inter, will fancy their chances against Fiorentina, who are two places behind them. Claudio Ranieri’s men have been solid at the back, only conceding twice in their last seven games, so back the Giallorossi to keep a clean sheet as they extend their 18-game unbeaten run.

Bologna v Juventus

Sunday, May 4 – 8:45pm CEST – Stadio Renato Dall’Ara

Juventus are fourth with 62 points, while Bologna are a position behind them with one fewer point. With both sides vying for Champions League football, expect an entertaining encounter where both teams score for the fifth consecutive meeting.

Genoa v AC Milan

Monday, May 5 – 8:45pm CEST – Stadio Luigi Ferraris

Milan are ninth on the table with 54 points, while Genoa are four positions behind them with 15 fewer points. Unbeaten in their last six trips to Genoa, with five wins and a draw, back the Rossoneri to secure maximum points at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium.

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