Serie A Matchday 23 betting picks & goalscorer odds

Matchday 23 of the 2024-25 Serie A campaign features a host of exciting matches, headlined by the highly anticipated Milan derby. Here are our free soccer betting picks for this week’s matchups in Italy’s top division.

Parma v Lecce

Friday, January 31 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Ennio Tardini

Parma are 16th on the Serie A table, while Lecce are level on points but sitting in the danger zone due to their inferior goal difference. Unbeaten in their last four encounters, the Crusaders are expected to prevail on home soil.

AC Monza v Hellas Verona

Saturday, February 1 – 3pm CET – Stadio Brianteo

Verona dropped to 17th after a four-game winless run, while Monza remain at the foot of the Serie A table with just two wins from 22 games. Both teams seem vulnerable at the moment and could end up sharing the points.

Udinese v Venezia

Saturday, February 1 – 3pm CET – Stadio Friuli

Winless in their last five games, 11th-placed Udinese will be keen to get back on track against Venezia, who are second from bottom after winning just one of their last 12 games. Backed by their home crowd, the hosts should claim a third victory in four encounters.

Atalanta v Torino

Saturday, February 1 – 6pm CET – Gewiss Stadium

After ending their four-game winless run with victory over Como in Matchday 22, third-placed Atalanta will be keen on strengthening their position in the title race when they take on Torino, in 10th. Mateo Retegui leads the Golden Boot race with 18 goals, and online bookmakers are paying +125 for the Atalanta forward to add to his goal tally.

Bologna v Como

Saturday, February 1 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Renato Dall’Ara

Bologna are eighth with 34 points, while Como are five places below them with 12 fewer points. Although their last meeting ended in a draw, newly promoted Como could face an uphill battle against their experienced hosts.

Juventus v Empoli

Sunday, February 2 – 12:30pm CET – Juventus Stadium

Juventus, in fifth, will be looking to climb higher up the table against Empoli, who are 14th after a seven-game winless run. Dusan Vlahovic, with 12 goals across the board, is a strong contender to find the back of the net in this encounter.

Fiorentina v Genoa

Sunday, February 2 – 3pm CET – Stadio Artemio Franchi

After ending their six-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over Lazio, sixth-placed Fiorentina will be optimistic ahead of their clash with Genoa, who are six places below them. Given that six of their last seven meetings have ended in a stalemate, another draw could be on the cards.

AC Milan v Inter Milan

Sunday, February 2 – 6pm CET – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium

Fresh from their midweek Champions League win over AS Monaco, second-placed Internazionale will aim to capitalise on their momentum when they face bitter rivals AC Milan on Sunday. Lautaro Martinez bagged a hat-trick on Wednesday night, and the Inter captain offers good value in the anytime goalscorer market.

AS Roma v Napoli

Sunday, February 2 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Olimpico

League leaders Napoli will be seeking to secure an eighth consecutive league win when they take on Roma, who are ninth after back-to-back victories against Genoa and Udinese. Romelu Lukaku struck the winner against both Atalanta and Juventus, and top bookie Nags.bet is paying +200 for the former Manchester United striker to continue with his impressive form.

Cagliari v Lazio

Monday, February 3 – 8:45pm CET – Sardegna Arena

After losing to Fiorentina last Sunday, fourth-placed Lazio will aim to dispatch Cagliari, who are dangerously close to the drop zone. Unbeaten in their last 11 meetings, with 10 wins and a draw, back Lazio to defeat the Islanders for the second time this season.

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