Serie A Matchday 21 free soccer betting tips | January 20-21

The action for the 2023–24 Serie A season continues this weekend with an exciting lineup of matches. Here’s our betting preview and the free football picks for Matchday 21.

Roma vs Hellas Verona preview

Saturday, January 20 – 6:00pm CET – Stadio Olimpico

After the surprising midweek departure of coach Jose Mourinho, Roma faces a pivotal moment under the guidance of their new coach, Daniele De Rossi. Having endured a winless streak in their last three Serie A matches, Roma has a golden opportunity to reverse their fortunes as they host the 18th-placed Hellas Verona. The leading betting sites odds are heavily in favor of Roma, and recent history suggests that this match could see plenty of goals, with eight of the last nine meetings surpassing the 2.5-goal mark.

Udinese vs AC Milan preview

Saturday, January 20 – 8:45pm CET – Bluenergy Stadium

Udinese, who caused an upset by defeating AC Milan in November, will aim to replicate their success in the reverse fixture. However, AC Milan enters this match in formidable form, comfortably holding onto their third-place position. Keep a close watch on French striker Olivier Giroud, who leads AC Milan with 10 goals this season, including two in his last two appearances.

Frosinone vs Cagliari preview

Sunday, January 21 – 12:30pm CET – Stadio Benito Stirpe

Frosinone finds itself in a dire situation with a seven-match winless streak and the second-weakest attack in Serie A. They face a crucial relegation battle against Cagliari, who are coming off a surprising victory over Bologna. In their previous encounter, Cagliari mounted an impressive comeback from 3-0 down to win 4-3. With both teams showing defensive frailties, expect another high-scoring affair.

Empoli vs Monza preview

Sunday, January 21 – 3:00pm CET – Stadio Carlo Castellani

Empoli, currently in 19th place with the poorest attack in Serie A, desperately needs a turnaround as they are five points adrift of safety. Their recent form has been disappointing, especially at home, where they have garnered just four points all season. Monza, after facing tough opponents in their previous matches, will view this as an opportunity to secure a mid-table position.

Salernitana vs Genoa preview

Sunday, January 21 – 6:00pm CET – Stadio Arechi

Genoa enters this match unbeaten in their last five outings, thanks to their solid defense. They are set to face Salernitana, currently at the bottom of the table with the weakest defense in Serie A and only two wins this season. Despite playing away from home, Genoa is heavily favored in this clash.

Lecce vs Juventus preview

Sunday, January 21 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Ettore Giardiniero

Juventus has an opportunity to mount pressure on Inter Milan and potentially claim the top spot as they face Lecce this weekend. Lecce, who have won just one of their last nine matches, face an uphill battle. Juventus, playing away, offers added odds, but they are expected to keep a clean sheet, given Lecce’s recent goal-scoring struggles.

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