Serie A Matchday 11 preview & top betting picks

Serie A resumes this weekend with little time to recover following a full slate of midweek league encounters. Here are our free soccer betting predictions for Matchday 11 of Italy’s top division.

Bologna v Lecce

Saturday, November 2 – 3pm CET – Renato Dall’Ara Stadium

Back to winning ways after three consecutive draws, 11th-placed Bologna will be eager to push further up the standings against Lecce, who are second from bottom. Expect the hosts to secure a fourth successive home win against the league’s worst defence.

Udinese v Juventus

Saturday, November 2 – 6pm CET – Bluenergy Stadium

Down to sixth after their midweek draw with Parma, Juventus will be hoping to claw themselves back into title contention with a win away to Udinese, who trail them by two points. With six goals this season, online bookmakers are paying +140 for Juve’s Dusan Vlahovic to score any time this weekend.

AC Monza v AC Milan

Saturday, November 2 – 8:45pm CET – U-Power Stadium

Eighth on the ladder after losing two of their last three games, AC Milan will be eager to regain momentum against Monza, who are in the bottom four. Triumphant in four of their last six meetings across the board, expect the Rossoneri to secure maximum points.

Napoli v Atalanta

Sunday, November 3 – 12:30pm CET – Diego Armando Maradona Stadium

Napoli’s title credentials will face a stern test against third-placed Atalanta this weekend. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added to his goal tally in their midweek victory over Milan, and leading Serie A betting sites are paying +175 for the Napoli forward to score again for the league leaders.

Torino v ACF Fiorentina

Sunday, November 3 – 3pm CET – Olympic Grande Torino Stadium

An improved side under manager Raffaele Palladino, fourth-placed Fiorentina look set to continue rattling the teams above them when they face Torino, who are five places behind. Unbeaten in their last three games against their hosts, expect Fiorentina to collect their fifth consecutive league win.

Hellas Verona v AS Roma

Sunday, November 3 – 6pm CET – Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi

Boosted by their midweek victory over Torino, Roma will be hoping to secure a second consecutive win against 14th-placed Hellas Verona. With three wins from their last four meetings, back the capital outfit to hand Verona a fourth consecutive league defeat.

Inter Milan v Venezia

Sunday, November 3 – 8:45pm CET – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium

Champions Internazionale will be eager to apply pressure on Napoli as they host Venezia, who sit third from bottom. With seven goals thus far, back Inter’s Marcus Thuram to score at any time.

Empoli v Como

Monday, November 4 – 6:30pm CET – Stadio Carlo Castellani

Winless in their last five matches, 12th-placed Empoli will be optimistic about their chances against newly promoted Como, who are dangerously close to the drop zone. Despite their struggles in front of goal, expect a narrow victory for the hosts.

Parma v Genoa

Monday, November 4 – 6:30pm CET – Stadio Ennio Tardini

Hosts Parma have climbed to 13th after registering four consecutive draws, while Genoa have dropped to the foot of the table after two successive defeats. Triumphant in six of their last eight meetings, Parma could secure a win against their defensively vulnerable visitors.

Lazio v Cagliari

Monday, November 4 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Olimpico

Lazio are fifth on the table with 19 points, while Cagliari are 16th on the log with 10 fewer points. Expect the hosts — who beat Cagliari both home and away last season — to cruise to victory.

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