Serie A Matchday 3 preview & top betting picks | Aug 30 – Sep 1

An action-packed weekend lies ahead before the first international break of the season.

Here are our free soccer betting tips and predictions for Matchday 3 of the Italian Serie A.

Venezia v Torino

Friday, August 30 – 6:30pm CEST – Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium

Venezia have yet to win this season, while Torino have four points from their first two games.

Given their decent start to the campaign, expect Torino to win.

Inter Milan v Atalanta

Friday, August 30 – 8:45pm CEST – San Siro Stadium

Inter Milan have four points from their first two games, while Atalanta have so far collected three points.

Anticipate victory by the champions, who did the double on Atalanta in the last term.

Bologna v Empoli

Saturday, August 31 – 6:30pm CEST – Renato Dall’Ara Stadium

Bologna are in the drop zone with one point, while Empoli are in the top half having collected four points.

Nevertheless, having done the double on Empoli last season, expect the hosts to register their first win of the season.

Lecce v Cagliari

Saturday, August 31 – 6:30pm CEST – Stadio Comunale Via del Mare
Lecce are at the bottom of the league after being thrashed in their first two games, while Cagliari are eight places ahead after drawing twice in two games.

However, given that this fixture has ended in a stalemate in their last four meetings, expect a similar outcome this weekend.

Lazio vs AC Milan

Saturday, August 31 – 8:45pm CEST – Stadio Olimpico
Lazio have three points from two games, while AC Milan have thus far collected a single point.

Despite falling to a shock defeat to Parma last Saturday, Milan could manage a fourth consecutive win over their hosts.

Napoli v Parma

Saturday, August 31 – 8:45pm CEST – Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
Napoli have three points, while Parma have secured four points from their first two matches.

Triumphant against Parma both home and away last term, expect Napoli to dominate this tie.

Fiorentina v Monza

Sunday, September 1 – 6:30pm CEST – Stadio Artemio Franchi
Fiorentina registered a goalless draw with Venezia last Sunday, while Monza fell to defeat at the hands of Genoa.

Nevertheless, anticipate Fiorentina to secure maximum points against Monza, just as they did twice last season.

Genoa v Verona

Sunday, September 1 – 6:30pm CEST – Luigi Ferraris Stadium
Fourth on the table, Genoa will be eager to overcome Verona, who are already embroiled in a relegation battle.

Given that Genoa won both home and away last season, expect the Red and Blues to secure maximum points this weekend.

Juventus v Roma

Sunday, September 1 – 8:45pm CEST – Juventus Stadium
Juventus are top of the league with six points, while Roma are in the bottom half with one point.

After netting twice in his last game, online betting sites are offering a decent value of +120 for Juve’s Dusan Vlahovic in the anytime goalscorer market.

Udinese v Como

Sunday, September 1 – 8:45pm CEST – Bluenergy Stadium
Udinese currently occupy European places with four points, while Como are second from bottom, having lost their first two games.

Victorious in their last two meetings, expect Udinese to reap maximum points against this newly promoted side.

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