Serie A Matchweek 19 free football picks & betting predictions

The action in Serie A continues this weekend as we hit the halfway mark of the season. Here’s what to expect in Matchday 19 of the 2023/24 Serie A season:

Bologna vs Genoa preview

Friday, January 5 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Renata Dall’Ara
Bologna, currently in fifth place, suffered a setback last week with a 3-0 loss to Udinese, breaking their six-game unbeaten run. Facing a formidable Genoa, who recently drew points against Juventus and Inter Milan, Bologna aims to rebound at home, where they’ve remained unbeaten this season.

Inter Milan vs Hellas Verona preview

Saturday, January 6 – 12:30pm CET – Stadio Guiseppe Meazza

Inter Milan, after a draw last week, seeks victory against struggling Hellas Verona. With just one win since August, Verona may struggle against the likes of Inter and their top scorer, Lautaro Martinez, who’s having a stellar season.

Frosinone vs Monza preview

Saturday, January 6 – 3:00pm CET – Stadio Benito Stirpe

Monza, buoyed by a recent draw against Napoli, faces Frosinone, a team in poor form. While Frosinone tends to score at home, Monza aims to capitalize on their defensive weaknesses.

Lecce vs Cagliari preview

Saturday, January 6 – 6:00pm CET – Stadio Communale Via del Mare

Lecce, aiming for a comeback after tough fixtures, hosts struggling Cagliari. With Cagliari’s poor away record and Lecce’s home strength, the hosts seem favored with the leading betting sites.

Sassuolo vs Fiorentina preview

Saturday, January 6 – 8:45pm CET – MAPEI Stadium

Fiorentina, in top form with three consecutive wins, faces struggling Sassuolo. With Sassuolo’s poor recent form, Fiorentina appears well-positioned for a victory away from home at good value with the top football sportsbooks.

Empoli vs AC Milan preview

Sunday, January 7 – 12:30pm CET – Stadio Carlo Castellani
Struggling Empoli faces AC Milan, who are in good form and sitting third in the league. With AC Milan’s goal-scoring prowess, veteran Olivier Giroud looks set to add to his tally.

Torino vs Napoli preview

Sunday, January 7 – 3:00pm CET – Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
Napoli, after recently dropping points, faces Torino, a team with a strong home record. With Torino missing key players, a low-scoring affair might be expected.

Udinese vs Lazio preview

Sunday, January 7 – 3:00pm CET – Bluenergy Stadium
Udinese, off the back of a surprising win, hosts Lazio, aiming for recovery. Lazio’s away struggles might lead to dropped points against Udinese’s home form.

Salernitana vs Juventus preview

Sunday, January 7 – 6:00pm CET – Stadio Arechi
Juventus faces the bottom-placed Salernitana, aiming to continue their winning streak. With star forward Federico Chiesa expected to make an impact, Juventus seems favored.

Roma vs Atalanta preview

Sunday, January 7 – 8:45pm CET – Stadio Olimpico
Roma hosts Atalanta in what promises to be an exciting clash between two high-scoring teams. Expect a game filled with goals from both sides.

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