Serie A Matchday 17 betting preview, free picks & best odds

Another exciting weekend awaits in Serie A 2024-25, with a full slate of 10 games lined up ahead of the Christmas break. Here are our free soccer betting picks for Matchday 17 of the Italian top flight.

Hellas Verona v AC Milan

Friday, December 20 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi

Hellas Verona, sitting 17th, snapped their four-game losing streak with victory over Parma last Sunday, while eighth-placed Milan could only manage a goalless draw with Genoa. Milan have dominated this fixture, and could claim an eighth consecutive win over Verona.

Torino v Bologna

Saturday, December 21 – 3pm CET – Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

Torino are 11th on the table with 19 points, while Bologna are four positions higher with six more points. After being held in their last visit and remaining winless in their last five trips to Turin, Bologna could be in for another frustrating afternoon.

Genoa v Napoli

Saturday, December 21 – 6pm CET – Luigi Ferraris Stadium

Second-placed Napoli will be hoping to reclaim their position at the helm when they face Genoa, who are 11 places below them. Although this fixture ended in a stalemate in both meetings last season, the hosts might struggle to contain their title-hungry guests.

Lecce v Lazio

Saturday, December 21 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Via del Mare

After being hammered 6-0 by Inter Milan on Monday, fifth-placed Lazio will be eager to return to winning ways against Lecce, who climbed to 14th following their 2-1 win over Monza. Having won the last encounter, the Biancocelesti should secure maximum points against their defensively vulnerable hosts.

AS Roma v Parma

Sunday, December 22 – 12:30pm CET – Stadio Olimpico

Roma are 12th with 16 points while Parma are three places below them with 15 points. Despite their recent struggles, back Claudio Ranieri’s side to cruise to a fourth successive home win against Parma.

Venezia v Cagliari

Sunday, December 22 – 3pm CET – Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo

Venezia are bottom of the league with 10 points, while Cagliari are two positions higher with 14 points. With plenty on the line, these two struggling sides could end up sharing the points in this early fight for survival.

Atalanta v Empoli

Sunday, December 22 – 6pm CET – Gewiss Stadium

League leaders Atalanta will be looking to cement their place atop the Serie A table when they host Empoli, who are 10th after losing to Torino. Mateo Retegui leads the race for the Golden Boot with 12 goals in 16 appearances, and online bookmakers are paying -105.26 for the Atalanta forward to add to his goal tally.

AC Monza v Juventus

Sunday, December 22 – 8:45pm CET – U-Power Stadium

Determined to end their lacklustre run of four consecutive league draws, sixth-placed Juventus will be raring to go against Monza, who remain second from bottom after their defeat to Lecce. Juve did the double on Monza last term, and they should be good enough to uphold the trend.

Fiorentina v Udinese

Monday, December 23 – 6:30pm CET – Stadio Artemio Franchi

After ending their eight-game winning streak with a defeat against Bologna, fourth-placed Fiorentina will be looking to bounce back against Udinese, who are ninth after losing to Napoli. Moise Kean has scored nine league goals thus far, and top bookie Bovada is paying +150 for the Fiorentina forward to extend that streak.

Inter Milan v Como

Monday, December 23 – 8:45pm CET – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium

Third-placed Internazionale will be aiming to solidify their title defence when they face newly promoted Como, who climbed to 16th after their surprise win over Roma. Hakan Calhanoglu scored during Inter’s rout of Lazio, and leading sports betting sites are giving us great odds of $3.25 for the Turkish midfielder to hit the mark again.

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