The Serie A weekend, happening from 18 to 20 October, kicks off on Saturday afternoon with two matches that set the mood, Lecce will play against Sassuolo in a game where both teams are trying to find their groove, while Pisa will take on Verona in a matchup of promoted teams eager to show what they can do.
Later that day, Torino will go up against Napoli at the Olimpico Grande Torino, with the home team looking to challenge one of the best attacks in the league. The night wraps up in Rome, where AS Roma will face Inter under the lights at the Olimpico in one of the biggest games of the round.
Sunday starts early with Como hosting Juventus at 12:30 in an exciting game between newcomers and the champions. In the afternoon, there are two matches happening at the same time — Cagliari vs Bologna on the island and Genoa vs Parma at the Ferraris — both are really important for teams in the middle of the table.
As the evening comes, Atalanta will play against Lazio in Bergamo in a match between teams aiming for Europe, followed by the big Sunday night game as AC Milan takes on Fiorentina at San Siro — a game full of attacking talent and history.
The round finishes on Monday night when Cremonese plays Udinese to wrap up another exciting Serie A weekend filled with intensity, stories, and passionate support from fans all over Italy.
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Lecce vs Sassuolo
Lecce enters this round in 15th place with only 5 points earned. Eusebio Di Francesco’s team is facing serious issues with scoring, having only netted 5 goals so far, and they are making a lot of mistakes in defense, conceding 10 goals. In attack, Sottil and Camarda each have one goal. The transition is slow with Lassana Coulibaly and Ylber Ramadani in the midfield. After 6 matches played, they have achieved one win, two draws, and three losses.
Sassuolo is in 9th place with 9 points so far. After 6 matches, they have secured three wins and suffered three losses. They have a typical offensive profile under Fabio Grosso’s leadership. The team relies on Pinamonti in attack, who has scored two goals, while Fadera, Cheddira, and Berardi each have one goal. The midfield, featuring Lauriente and Kone, creates a lot of chances. The team is dangerous in attack, but they also concede easy goals due to their risky high pressing.
Considering that the host has a weak defense, we expect Sassuolo to take the initiative and continue with their offensive style of play in this match.
X2 & 2+ (Draw or Sassuolo to Win & Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 1:3
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Pisa vs Verona
Pisa, as a newly promoted team, is not doing very well in the top Italian league. They are currently at the bottom of the table with only two points earned so far. After playing 6 matches, they are still without a win, having drawn twice and lost four times. The team, led by Alberto Gilardino, lacks ideas in the final third and has only scored two goals up to now. Forward Nzola is fighting hard but often finds himself isolated. The midfield is weak, and defensive mistakes keep happening. So far, they have scored three goals but conceded 10.
Verona is in a similar situation as today’s opponent, having secured only 3 points and sitting in 18th place. Under the guidance of Paolo Zanetti, the team has scored two goals, making them the weakest attack in the league, and they often make defensive errors, having conceded 9 goals so far. They also lack creativity going forward. Orban and Giovane are key players, but the team creates too few chances to score. After 6 matches, they have drawn three times and lost three times.
This match could be tough and closed off, with few shots on goal. Neither side has the quality to dominate, and a draw seems to be the most realistic outcome.
X (Draw)
Predicted CS: 0:0
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Torino vs Napoli
Torino didn’t start the season very well and is currently in 16th place with only five points earned so far. After playing 6 matches, they have managed just one win, two draws, and three losses. With 13 goals conceded, they have the weakest defense in the league, and they have only scored five goals. Marco Baroni’s team is struggling in offense, but they also make frequent mistakes in defense. The attack, led by Simeone who has scored two goals so far, lacks support from the midfield. The midfield, featuring Casadei and Vlasic, is unable to keep up the pace in the second half.
Napoli is at the top of the table with 15 points earned so far, having the same number of points as AS Roma. The team is led by Antonio Conte, who plays in a disciplined and powerful way.
They have a great attack with 12 goals scored so far, and the most effective players are Hojlund and Anguissa with two goals each, while De Bruyne has three goals so far. The team has a strong structure and flexibility in their formation. The defense, led by Di Lorenzo and Juan, works almost perfectly and has only allowed 6 goals so far. Next week, they will face PSV in the Champions League.
Torino will try to play defensively, but Napoli has a lot of individual quality and dynamism to find a way to score.
2 (Napoli to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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AS Roma vs Inter
AS Roma is in 2nd place with 15 points so far, having the same number of points as the first-place Napoli. They are managed by the experienced Gian Piero Gasperini, who has built the strongest defense in the league, allowing only two goals while scoring 7. Their offense relies on Matias Soule, who has scored 3 goals, while Dovbyk and Pellegrini have each scored one goal. The team plays a structured game with a lot of pressing. In the group stage of the Europa League, they will host the Plzen team on Thursday.
Inter is in 4th place with 12 points so far and has achieved 3 consecutive wins in the league. After 6 matches, they have 4 wins and 2 losses. They are the most efficient team in Serie A, but they also concede goals due to their risky style. They have scored 17 goals and conceded 8 so far. Martinez and Thuram have each scored 3 goals, while Bonny has 2 goals and contributes significantly with assists. On Tuesday, they will visit Royale Union SG in the group stage of the Champions League.
Roma will focus on defense and quick counterattacks, while Inter will dominate possession. Both teams have a European match coming up next week.
X (Draw)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Como vs Juventus
Como is currently in 8th place with 9 points earned so far. They are playing well, and after 6 matches, they have achieved two wins, three draws, and only one loss. Coach Cesc Fabregas has built a young, motivated team that plays technically sound football. The attack, led by Nico Paz, who is the most productive player on the team, has scored three goals and provided three assists, while the midfield, with Perrone and Da Cunha, effectively controls the pace of the game. However, they lack experience in matches against bigger teams.
Juventus is in 5th place with 12 points so far, just 3 points behind the team at the top of the table. After 6 matches, they are still unbeaten, with three wins and three draws. Under the leadership of Igor Tudor, the team is stable and disciplined.
Vlahovic has scored two goals so far, and Yildiz has one goal and three assists. The defense, featuring Bremer and Kelly, is among the strongest in the league, having conceded only five goals. On Wednesday, they face a tough away match in the group stage of the Champions League against Real Madrid.
Como plays with discipline, but Juventus has experience and greater individual quality, which should lead to a good result. However, the visitors are expecting a tough match in the upcoming game.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Cagliari vs Bologna
Cagliari is currently in a variable position in the middle of the table, sitting at 11th place with 8 points earned so far. It can be said that they have had a steady start under Fabio Pisacane. The team is disciplined, with a solid midfield and defense, having scored 6 goals and conceded the same amount.
In attack, Belotti stands out, having scored 2 goals and remains the main threat in the offense, while the defensive block with Luperto and Obert shows reliability. They often play defensively and wait for mistakes from the opponent. However, a problem is the lack of creativity and their dependence on individual plays.
Bologna has made a strong start to the season, currently sitting in 7th place with 10 points earned so far. Under the guidance of Vincenzo Italiano, they play with quick passes and constant pressing. Orsolini is in great form with 4 goals scored, while Odgaard has 2 goals, bringing their total to 9 goals this season. The defense is solid, having only conceded 5 goals, and the midfield, featuring Moro and Freuler, provides stability and width.
The team’s form is on the rise, and away games are no longer a problem like they were last season. On Thursday, they have a match in the group stage of the Europa League against FCSB.
Cagliari will try to score by playing defensively and using counterattacks, but Bologna has enough control and speed to break through their defense.
2 (Bologna to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Genoa vs Parma
Genoa is in second to last place with only 2 points earned so far and they are playing below expectations. Patrick Vieira’s team can’t find a balance between defense and attack, having scored three goals while conceding nine. Ekhator and Ekuban have each scored one goal and are creating chances, but their finishing is weak. The defense is making mistakes and allowing easy goals. After six matches played this season, they are still without a win, with two draws and four losses.
Parma is in 14th place with 5 points, and after six matches, they have only achieved one win, two draws, and three losses. They seem more organized under the young coach Carlos Cuesta, who has built a team that holds up well defensively and relies on the experience of Valeri and Estevez. The defense has made mistakes, conceding seven goals so far, but the main issue is the attack, which has only scored three goals.
Parma shows more discipline, while Genoa will try to take advantage of their home field. Both teams have defensive problems, so we can expect at least one goal from each side.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Atalanta vs Lazio
Atalanta is in 6th place with 10 points earned so far. After playing 6 matches this season, they are still unbeaten, with two wins and 4 draws. The team led by Ivan Juric has a balanced attack, with Sulemana, Krstovic, and De Ketelaere each scoring two goals out of a total of 11 goals scored by the team so far.
Atalanta’s strength lies in their speed during transitions and strong pressing. Their defense, featuring Scalvini and Zappacosta, is stable and well-coordinated, having conceded only 5 goals this season. On Wednesday, they will host Slavia Prague in the group stage of the Champions League.
Lazio, under the management of Maurizio Sarri, is currently in 13th place with 7 points earned so far. After 6 matches, they have achieved two wins, one draw, and three losses. They have scored 10 goals so far, with Cancellieri being the most effective in attack with three goals, while Zaccagni and Castellanos have each scored two goals. Their defense is decent, having conceded 7 goals this season. Injuries in the midfield are also a problem, which reduces their control in the game.
Atalanta is the favorite at home, while Lazio struggles in away games and often loses control in the second half. We expect a win for the home team.
1 (Atalanta to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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AC Milan vs Fiorentina
AC Milan, under the guidance of Massimiliano Allegri, is strong defensively but also effective. They have scored 9 goals so far and have only conceded three. After playing 6 matches this season, they have won 4 times, with one draw and one loss. In the last round, they drew with Juventus away and earned an important point. The attack is led by Pulisic, who has scored 4 goals so far, while the creative forces are Modric and Fofana. The defense, featuring Tomori and Pavlovic, is among the best in the league.
Fiorentina is struggling this season, sitting in 17th place with only three points so far. After 6 matches, they are still without a win, having drawn three times and lost three times. The team, managed by Stefano Pioli, is having a hard time converting chances and has only scored 4 goals this season, while the defense has weaknesses, conceding 8 goals. Mandragora is the most effective player so far with two goals.
We expect an easy win for the home team considering the form both teams have shown so far this season.
1 (AC Milan to Win)
Predicted CS: 3:0
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Cremonese vs Udinese
Cremonese is playing steadily under the guidance of Davide Nicola. The team has a strong central block and a quality attack led by Bonazzoli, who has scored two goals so far. They are currently in 10th place with 9 points earned, and after 6 matches, they have achieved two wins, three draws, and only one loss. Their defense has some weaknesses, having conceded 8 goals so far. As the home team, they have played two matches, resulting in one win and one loss.
Udinese started the season in variable form and after 6 matches, they have recorded two wins, two draws, and two losses. They are in 12th position with 8 points, which is one point less than today’s opponent. Davis has scored two goals so far, while Iker Bravo has one goal. In the midfield, Lovric and Atta are responsible for the creativity in the game. Coach Kosta Runjaic rotates formations and is looking for the right combination of possession and speed.
The match promises a tactical battle, but the home team has a slight advantage due to physical readiness and support from the crowd. We expect a game where there won’t be more than two goals.
0-2 (Under 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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