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Italy - Serie A

Odds: 1.69Stake: 5/10

On Sunday, 19 May, Inter Milan will host Lazio in a crucial match for the 37th round of Serie A. While the Nerazzurri have already secured the Scudetto and might be taking it easy as the season wraps up, the capital team is eyeing a qualification spot for European competitions. Stadium The match will take place at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan. Inter This season, Inter has been head and shoulders above all competitors in Serie A, effortlessly clinching the Scudetto. The Lombardy side has lost only 2 matches in the league, both against a struggling Sassuolo. In the last two rounds, without much left to play for, the hosts comfortably won against Torino (2-0) and Frosinone last weekend (5-0). Frattesi put Simone Inzaghi's side ahead in the first half, whilst Arnautović, Buchanan, Martnez, and Thuram scored after the break. This triumph brought Inter to 92 points for the season. Winning both remaining matches would set a new club record, surpassing the 97 points achieved in the 2006-07 campaign. Moreover, Inter have kept a record-setting 21 clean sheets, and another would break the records held by Milan and Juventus. Its no surprise that the Nerazzurri have been the best home team in Serie A, with 45 points from 18 home matches, scoring 43 and conceding just 10. Inter can rely on key centre-back Acerbi once more, with no other squad absentees. Lazio Seventh in Serie A, six points clear of eighth-placed Fiorentina, Lazio have high hopes for Europa League qualification. Champions League qualification remains mathematically possible but is a long shot (trailing Roma by 4 points). The Bianconcelesti have been in good form since Igor Tudor took charge during the international break in March; since then, the Eagles have only lost to Roma in the derby (1-0) and secured five wins. Recently, the visitors drew 2-2 at Monza, but last weekend they overcame Empoli 2-0. Lazio rank sixth in away points (26 from 18 matches). Only Bologna have conceded fewer goals (2) than Lazio in the last five rounds (3). Lazio are missing centre-back Gila and key Spanish playmaker Luis Alberto (5 goals and 7 assists), both in the medical room. Additionally, centre-back Romagnoli will be suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Head-to-Head In the first-round match, Inter won 2-0 against Lazio. However, in January, the Nerazzurri defeated the Bianconcelesti 3-0 in the semi-final of the domestic cup. Prediction for Inter vs Lazio Inter are motivated to surpass their record for points in a season and have been almost invincible at home this campaign. Although Lazio have improved under Igor Tudor, they fall short in terms of personnel quality. I don't see how the Eagles can outshine the reigning champions, hence my bet is on a home win. Prediction on Total Inter concede only 0.5 goals per game at home and can count on a strong defence with Acerbi back. I bet on Lazio's individual total under 1 goal. Prediction on Corners Inter will likely take the initiative, supported by their home crowd, and play more attacking football. I wager that the hosts will win at least six corners in the match. Prediction on Yellow Cards In the two previous meetings this season, these teams accumulated a total of just three yellow cards per game. Thus, I bet on a total under 4.5 yellow cards. Score Prediction I predict a 2-0 win for Inter.

18.05.2024

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Italy - Serie A

Odds: 3.61Stake: 5/10

On Sunday, 19 May, in the framework of the 37th round of the Italian Serie A, "Monza" will host "Frosinone". The lacklustre season finish from the Biancorossi gives the Canaries hope for a much-needed victory, as the guests are ahead of 18th-placed "Empoli" only by goal difference. Stadium The match will take place in Monza at the Brianteo Stadium. "Monza" In their second Serie A season, "Monza" managed to secure their place in the top division once again. The Lombardy-based team currently occupies the 12th spot in the standings with 45 points from 36 matches, falling just short of contending for the European spots. The Biancorossi cannot drop below 12th place, with "Lecce" trailing Palladinos side by eight points. In recent weeks, the hosts have not been able to secure a win since returning from the international break in March (3 draws and 4 losses). They split points with "Lecce" (1-1) and "Lazio" (2-2), but last Monday, "Monza" fell to "Fiorentina" (2-1). Milan Djurić put the white and reds ahead early in the match, but "La Viola" turned the game around thanks to efforts from Gonzalez and Arthur Melo. It is important to note that "Monza" ranks only 13th in the overall standings for points accumulated at home (24 in 18 home fixtures, 23 goals scored, 25 conceded). "Frosinone" Having returned to the top division last summer, "Frosinone" is expectedly fighting to avoid relegation. With 2 rounds remaining in the national championship, the Canaries sit in the 17th spot in the Serie A standings, sharing the same number of points as the trailing "Empoli". The team recently ended a 12-match winless streak (6 draws and 6 losses) by beating struggling "Salernitana" 3-0. They then drew 0-0 with direct survival competitor "Empoli" and last weekend suffered a heavy defeat at home to "Inter" (0-5). It's worth mentioning that the yellow and blues are the absolute worst team in the Serie A for performances on the road (7 points in 18 away fixtures, 15 goals scored, 37 conceded). Canaries fans will be pleased that their favourites have managed to keep a clean sheet four times in the last six rounds. Head-to-Head The first-round duel ended with a thrilling victory for "Monza" away with a score of 2-3. Furthermore, the guests have never beaten the Biancorossi at their home ground. Match Prediction: "Monza" vs "Frosinone" Apart from the defeat to "Inter", "Frosinone" has looked decent in recent weeks. Nonetheless, wins come hard for Di Francesco's men, and their away form concerns their supporters. "Monza" is winding down the season without much motivation but intends to bid farewell to their fans in the final home match of the championship. My prediction is a draw. Total Prediction In the last five head-to-head encounters, these teams have always exchanged goals. There is every reason to believe it will be the same this time around. Corner Prediction "Frosinone" is motivated by the survival battle and will be forced to attack. I predict the Canaries will have an Individual Total Over 4.5 corners. Yellow Cards Prediction Neither team is particularly known for excessive rough play, averaging only 2 yellow cards per game. I predict a Total Under 4.5 yellow cards. Score Prediction I predict a final score of 1-1.

18.05.2024

On Saturday, 18 May, as part of Matchday 37 of the Italian Serie A, "Lecce" will host "Atalanta" on their home turf. Between a loss in the national cup final and a trip to Dublin for the decisive Europa League match, the Bergamo club will aim to cement their fifth position in the league standings, while the hosts have almost guaranteed their survival. Stadium The match will take place at the Via del Mare Stadium in Lecce. "Lecce" Occupying 13th place in the Serie A table and being five points above the relegation zone, "Lecce" has almost secured their stay in the top division. The Apulians went unbeaten for four matches (2 wins and 2 draws), distancing themselves from the relegation zone. However, last Monday, despite the support of their tifosi, they missed the chance to pull further away from direct competitors and lost to "Udinese" 0-2. In the first half, Lorenzo Lucca put the Zebras ahead, and after the break, Lazar Samardžić strengthened their advantage. Since the arrival of new head coach Luca Gotti, the hosts have lost just once in their last seven matches, which surely pleases fans; however, the team failed to score in four of their last six duels at Via del Marethe same number as in their previous 14. Overall, "Lecce" is only 15th in the overall standings in terms of points earned at home (24 in 18 matches, 17 goals scored, 25 conceded). "Atalanta" "Atalanta" holds 5th place in the Serie A table and, with a game in hand, is three points clear of sixth place. Thus, "La Dea" has every chance of participating in the upcoming Champions League. Last weekend, Gian Piero Gasperini's side took a crucial step towards this goal by defeating "Roma" 2-1. This triumph over the capital giant followed victories against "Monza" (2-1), "Empoli" (2-0), and "Salernitana" (2-1). However, last Wednesday, the Bergamasque disappointed their tifosi by capitulating in the national cup final to "Juventus" with a 0-1 score, with Duan Vlahović's goal at the very start of the match deciding everything. In the Europa League, "Atalanta" dismantled "Marseille" (4-1 on aggregate) and will face Bayer Leverkusen in the final. It is important to note that the guests are seventh in the overall standings in terms of points gained away from home (25 in 18 matches, 28 goals scored, 26 conceded). Key defender Kolainac and centre-back Holm are absent from Atalanta's squad. Head-to-head After suffering a 1-0 defeat in the December first-leg match, "Lecce" prevailed twice last season. Lecce vs Atalanta Prediction "Atalanta" has won three of their last four away matches in Serie A and stands a good chance of finishing in the Champions League zone. However, the Bergamasque have spent recent weeks in an energy-draining schedule and will likely be both emotionally and physically exhausted after the Coppa Italia final disappointment. "Lecce" will ensure their survival if they gain another point and will be motivated to perform well in front of their home crowd. I'm backing the underdog handicap at +1. Total Prediction In four of the last five head-to-head meetings, both teams have scored. The guests will likely not be in their best physical condition, but are more than capable of scoring. I'm betting on both teams to score. Corner Prediction With the support of the home crowd, the hosts won't remain on their half of the pitch and will regularly threaten the opponent's goal. I'm placing my bet on "Lecce" individual total corners over 3.5. Yellow Cards Prediction Both teams have not yet decided their goals for the current national campaign, so they wont treat the match lightly; I'm betting on the overall total bookings over 3.5. Score Prediction I'm predicting a 1-1 draw.

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Italy - Serie A

Handicap1 (+1)

Odds: 1.59Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

16.05.2024

On Saturday, 18 May, as part of the 37th round of the Italian Serie A, Torino will meet with Milan. Securing the second spot in the standings, Stefano Pioli's team has no concrete motivation for the remaining matches, while the Bulls still have a shot at finishing in the European competition zone. Stadium The match will take place in Turin at the Olimpico Stadium. Torino Torino is used to languishing in the lower part of the standings, but this season the team is eager to break this trend. The Piedmont team is currently in 10th place in Serie A, yet their chances of making it to European competitions remain slim (one more game played and three points behind Fiorentina in 8th place). Last weekend, Ivan Juric's men won 2-1 against crisis-stricken Verona, breaking a five-match winless streak in the league (three draws and two losses). After a goalless first half, the Mastiffs took the lead in the 67th minute through Swiderski, but Savva and Pellegri's late goals secured the victory for the Bulls. It is noteworthy that in 2024, the hosts have conceded just two goals in nine home matchesfewer than any other team in the divisionand their total of 15 goals conceded at home is the best in the current Serie A season. Meanwhile, the white-and-brown team is only ninth in the overall home performance standings, with 30 points from 18 matches. Milan Though Milan exited the scudetto race early this season, the club has already secured second place in the standings and a spot in the Champions League. The Rossoneri had a commendable second half of the campaign but started to slow down in the spring. The visitors went four rounds without a win (three draws and one loss), but their winless streak ended last weekend with a convincing 5-1 victory over Cagliari. Goals came from Bennacer, Pulisic (brace), Reijnders, and Leao. Notably, since the beginning of the year, Stefano Pioli's side has scored at least three times in half of the 18 league gamesonly Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal have done so more often among Europe's top five leagues. However, their defence has been less reliable, securing only one clean sheet in the last six matches across all competitions. Milan performs excellently away from home, earning 35 points in 18 away matches (the second-best record in the division): scoring 37 goals and conceding 29. Head-to-Head In the first-round match, Milan thrashed their opponent 4-1 at home. However, the visitors have won only once in the last ten head-to-head encounters on Torino's turf. Match Prediction: Torino vs Milan Stefano Piolis side has already secured the silver medals in the league and will play the remaining two rounds without any standings motivation. The same cannot be said for the Bulls, who still harbour hopes of finishing in the European competition zone. The hosts have performed very well at home this season and concede rarely, thus betting on the white-and-brown team to avoid defeat seems sensible. Total Goals Prediction This year, only the newly crowned champions Inter have scored more away goals than Milan20, but Torino rarely allows opponents to run riot at their own ground and concedes very few. Im betting on the overall total goals being under 3. Corner Prediction Torino seldom allows opponents to create dangerous moments near their own goal at home, making it reasonable to bet on the Bulls' Individual Total Under (ITU) 5.5 corners. Yellow Cards Prediction Both teams average around two yellow cards per game, so I'll bet on the overall total of cards being under 4.5. Score Prediction I'll bet on a 0-0 draw in favour of Torino.

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Italy - Serie A

Draw

Odds: 3.26Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

16.05.2024

On Friday, 17 May, at 37 Tour of Italy's Serie A, Fiorentina will host Napoli. Last week, the Violets advanced to the Conference League final by beating Monza 2-1, while the Partenopei are experiencing massive difficulties and risk missing out on European competition. Fiorentina Fiorentina are in 8th place in Serie A with a game in hand and a 2-point lead over Napoli. However, they must remain vigilant, as they are only six points away from the 7th place, which grants access to the Europa League. After three unbeaten games (2 wins and 1 draw), the Tuscans were defeated 2-1 in Verona but secured a 2-1 victory over Monza on Monday, thanks to goals from Nicolas Gonzalez and Arthur Melo. In the Conference League, the Lilywhites defeated Brugge (4-3 on aggregate) and will face Olympiacos in the final. Notably, Fiorentina have the seventh-highest home points tally (34 points in 18 matches). Furthermore, they've scored and conceded in each of their last seven Serie A home games and haven't kept a clean sheet since December. The Violets will miss winger Sottil (2 goals in Serie A) for the rest of the season due to injury. Key players Ikone (3 goals) and Belotti (1 goal) are also absent. Argentinian winger Nico Gonzalez (10 goals), who scored against Verona, is expected to spearhead the attack this Friday, along with compatriot Beltran (6 goals). The coaching staff might delay squad rotation, considering the team has a week's break after this match. Napoli This season, Napoli has disappointed their fans, languishing at the bottom of the fight for European spots. The 2023 Italian champions are 9th in Serie A, trailing Fiorentina by 2 points. Recently, the Partenopei have hit a slump, with only one win, five draws, and three losses in their last nine games. They drew with Roma (2-2) and Udinese (1-1) but lost 2-0 at home to Bologna last weekend after Dan Ndoye and Stefan Posch scored in the first 12 minutes, and Politano missed a penalty. The coaching staff will be concerned about Napoli conceding in each of their previous 15 Serie A matches. Napoli performs well away from home, ranking 4th in away points (27 points in 18 matches), scoring 29 goals and conceding only 19. Playmaker Zielinski remains sidelined due to injury, and theres uncertainty about the participation of forward Raspadori (5 goals) and Belgian Dendoncker. As often this season, the attacking trio will consist of Politano (8 goals and 6 assists), Kvaratskhelia (10 goals and 6 assists), and Victor Osimhen (15 goals and 3 assists). Winter signing Ngonge (1 goal) is ready to bolster the attack from the bench in the second half, while Rrahmani and Jesus will anchor the central defence. Head-to-Head In December, Napoli under Rudi Garca lost 3-1 to Fiorentina but avenged themselves with a 3-0 win in the Italian Super Cup semi-finals in January. Napoli haven't lost at Fiorentina's home since April 2018. Fiorentina vs Napoli Prediction Napoli are in a deep crisis and winless in their last five games. The hosts, by contrast, have secured three wins in their last five matches and generally show quality over the distance. The support of the home crowd should give the Lilywhites extra strength, so I'll back a home win with a 0 handicap.

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Italy - Serie A

Handicap1 (0)

Odds: 1.75Stake: 5/10

draw

16.05.2024

On Wednesday, 15 May, in the final of the Coppa Italia, Atalanta will face Juventus. "La Dea" is yearning to secure their first major trophy in 61 years, while the Turin giants are experiencing significant problems in recent weeks and hope a win will salvage an otherwise dismal season. Stadium The match will be held in Rome at the Stadio Olimpico. Atalanta In their history, Atalanta have won only one Coppa Italia, back in 1963. In recent seasons, the Bergamascans have been getting closer to the title, evidenced by their lost finals in 2019 and 2021. In this year's competition, the nominal hosts first defeated Sassuolo (3:1), then surprised Milan (1:2), and overcame Fiorentina in the semi-final (4:2 on aggregate). In the league, Gian Piero Gasperinis men occupy the fifth spot on the table, holding one game and a three-point lead over Roma, keeping their Champions League hopes alive. Atalanta's confidence is bolstered by four consecutive victories against Monza (1:2), Empoli (2:0), Salernitana (1:2), and Roma last weekend (2:1). De Ketelaere scored a brace in the first half, while Roma responded only with Pellegrini's penalty. In the Europa League, "La Dea" defeated Marseille last week (4:1 on aggregate) and will face the invincible Bayer Leverkusen in the final. Juventus Juventus are the most successful team in Coppa Italia history, boasting 14 titles. The Piedmont outfit last claimed victory in this tournament in 2021 and reached the finals in 2020 and 2022. In this campaign, the "Old Lady" defeated Salernitana (6:1), Frosinone (4:0), and Lazio (3:2 on aggregate) in the previous rounds. In the domestic league, the Bianconeri have long vied with Inter for the Scudetto, but their form has dipped since January. Max Allegri's men now sit fourth in the Serie A table, having already secured a Champions League spot. Furthermore, Juventus have secured just 2 wins out of their last 15 matches, with 9 draws and 4 losses, including a 1:1 home draw against struggling Salernitana last weekend. "The Seahorses" took the lead through Perozzi in the first half, and only a 91st-minute goal by Rabiot salvaged a point for the favourites. Juventus have been woeful away from home this spring, not winning a single away match since mid-January, securing just one clean sheet. Head-to-Head Atalanta and Juventus couldn't determine a winner in the league this season, drawing both in Bergamo (0:0) and Turin (2:2). Match Prediction: Atalanta vs Juventus Atalanta have been in phenomenal form this spring and are one step away from clinching the much-awaited trophy. The Bergamascans have secured three consecutive victories and are undefeated in their last seven matches, whereas Juventus' crisis is evident, as the Turin side failed to overcome even the sinking Salernitana at home last weekend. Hence, I back Atalanta to win with a 0 handicap. Prediction on Total Goals The teams are unlikely to accelerate the tempo on the pitch, considering the match's significance. Only one of the previous four head-to-head encounters has seen more than two goals scored, so I bet on a total under 2.5 goals. Prediction on Corners In two head-to-head matches this season, the teams have only managed seven corners between them, so a total under 8.5 corners seems reasonable. Prediction on Yellow Cards The Coppa Italia final is a special moment for every footballer, so no one will hold back in the challenges. I back over 4.5 yellow cards. Score Prediction I predict a 1:0 victory for Atalanta.

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Italy - Cup

Handicap1 (0)

Odds: 1.86Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

14.05.2024

Taranto and Vicenza are set to clash today in the play-offs for the right to play in Serie B. Current form of Taranto Taranto's most recent match against Picerno ended in a goalless draw, as did the first, but in the second meeting of the 1/16 finals, Taranto failed to secure a win, even with a one-man advantage from the 20th minute onwards. Based on the overall stats for the current 2023/2024 season, Taranto secured the 5th spot on the tournament table with 65 points earned from 20 victories, 9 losses, and 9 draws. They netted 46 goals and conceded 31. Before the play-offs, Taranto had a winning streak of 4 consecutive games. Current form of Vicenza Vicenza continues to perform strongly in Serie C in the current 2023/2024 season. Their last regular season match against Alessandria resulted in a 2:1 victory for Vicenza. Vicenza claimed the third spot in the table with a total of 71 points after 38 matches played. The team exhibited strength in their numbers, triumphing in 20 games, conceding just 7 and ending in a draw 11 times. Match prediction: Taranto - Vicenza Taranto played two dreadfully boring play-off matches, but they haven't suffered a loss in a while, much like Vicenza. I foresee a draw in this match.

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Italy - Serie C

14.05.2024

Today Perugia will tackle Carrarese in the Serie C of Italy. Current form of Perugia In Perugia's last 1/16 finals promotion playoff match against Rimini, the score remained a stalemate - 0:0. However, Perugia advanced due to their home advantage. Perugia secured the fourth spot in the table with 63 points after 38 games played. The team showcased 17 victories, 9 losses and 12 ties, thus ensuring an overall ball ratio of 44:35. Their form in the last 5 matches has been lukewarm, with 1 win and 2 draws. Current form of Carrarese Carrarese continues to perform confidently in the Serie C of the 2023/2024 season, exhibiting stable results. The last match they played against the Pontedera team culminated in a 2:1 victory. Carrarese shows good form, as evidenced by their 5 victories from the last 7 matches. In Serie C, Carrarese took the 3rd position in the tournament table with 73 points, losing only 7 out of 38 games. Match prediction for Perugia - Carrarese I expect that the visitors will at least hold a draw in the first match of the 1/8 finals, courtesy of their excellent winning form.

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Italy - Serie C

Handicap2 (0)

Odds: 2.34Stake: 5/10

win

+6.7

14.05.2024

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Italy - Serie A

Odds: 1.55Stake: 5/10

On Monday 13th May, during the 36th round of the Italian Serie A, Fiorentina will host Monza. The teams are separated by five points in the league table, but the "Viola" still have an excellent chance of progressing to the European competitions either through the national championship or through a triumph in the Conference League. Stadium The match will take place in Florence at the Artemio Franchi Stadium. Fiorentina Fiorentina continues to fight for a spot in the European zone, currently occupying the 9th position in the Serie A table with one game in hand and trailing Napoli by only one point. Last weekend, the Tuscan team failed, losing 2:1 to Verona, this way ending their three-match unbeaten run which had included two wins over Salernitana (0:2) and Sassuolo (5:1). This week, the Florentine team managed a draw with Club Brugge (1:1) thanks to a penalty goal by Lucas Beltran, which was enough for them to reach the Conference League final for the second year in a row (victory in the first match - 3:2). After two seasons as head coach, Vincenzo Italiano will leave the team in the summer and following their recent elimination from the country's cup competition, his last chance to claim a trophy will come in the Greek capital against Olympiakos. Important to note, Fiorentina is ranked seventh overall in terms of home points accumulated (31 from 17 games, 33 goals for and 19 against). Monza Monza sits in 11th place in the Serie A standings and is finishing the season without any stress or objectives. The team has not won in their last 6 matches, drawing three times and suffering 3 defeats. Having lost at home to Atalanta (1:2), Monza then shared points with Lecce (1:1) and Lazio last weekend (2:2), where Djuric's late goal saved the Rossoneri from defeat. No team picked up fewer points over this period than Raffaele Palladino's side, which included already-relegated Salernitana and crisis-stricken Frosinone. On the plus side, Monza has performed rather well on the road, picking up 21 points from 17 fixtures (the ninth-best tally in the division), scoring 15 goals and conceding 21. It may also worry fans that their team has only managed one clean sheet in their last six games. Head to Head The first-round fixture between these teams ended with Fiorentina winning 1:0 away at Monza. However, the Biancorossi haven't lost a single match to the Viola in their two previous meets. Match Prediction for Fiorentina vs Monza Fiorentina has been performing exceptionally well at home, and the depth of their squad allows Vincenzo Italiano to rotate without affecting the high performance. Monza, having nothing much at stake for the remainder of the tournament, is simply enjoying the games, which has had a visible impact on results: they have not won a single match since the end of March. My prediction - a home triumph for the Viola. Prediction on Total Fiorentina has consistently been scoring two goals per game at home this season, while the visitors have conceded 9 goals in their last five matches. Thus, ITO 1.5 for the home team seems a safe bet. Prediction on Corners Fiorentina, driven by the pursuit of a European place and backed by their home fans, should triumph in terms of corners with a -1.5 handicap. Prediction on Yellow Cards Both teams average more than two yellow cards per game this season, for this reason, my bet is on TU 3.5 for the overall number of bookings. Prediction on Score I predict a 2:1 win for Fiorentina.

12.05.2024

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Italy - Serie A

Odds: 3.02Stake: 5/10

On Monday, 13th of May, as part of the 36th round of the Italian Serie A, Lecce will host Udinese at their home pitch. Lecce can secure their safety from relegation with a win, whereas the Zebras desperately need all three points, being two points adrift from the safe 17th place. Stadium The duel will take place in Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare. Lecce Currently occupying the 13th spot on the Serie A table, Lecce stand 7 points clear from the relegation zone with three matches remaining, thus having a good chance of remaining within the elite division. The Apulian squad managed to pick up a good spring streak: over the last seven rounds, manager Luca Gotti's team only lost to Milan while winning three times and drawing thrice. After crucial victories over Empoli (1:0) and Sassuolo (0:3), Lecce shared points with Monza (1:1) and Cagliari (1:1) last weekend. Forward Nikola Krstovic played a key role in the club's improved results, directly contributing to goals in each of the last three matches. And in general, the team managed to keep four clean sheets in the previous seven rounds. It's also worth noting that Lecce have achieved the 13th highest home-points haul in the division, with 24 points from 17 home matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding 23. Udinese Udinese haven't had the best of seasons and avoiding relegation will be a tall order. The Friulians currently find themselves in 18th place in the Serie A table, two points adrift from safety. The visitors have not won any of their last seven matches (3 draws and 4 losses): after three narrow losses (to Inter, Verona, and Roma), the Black and Whites managed to hold Bologna to a 1:1 draw and then Napoli last weekend. The 18 draws Udinese have had in this campaign are not only the highest among the top five European leagues but also the most for the club in the last 41 years. Furthermore, no team has lost more points due to goals conceded in the final 20 minutes of matches (18). Only Salernitana, who are already relegated to Serie B, have earned fewer points against teams in the lower half of the table than Fabio Cannavaro's men. However, in terms of away points gained, the Striped ones claim a respectable 13th spot in the league (17 points in 17 fixtures). Head-to-Head Match prediction: Lecce vs Udinese Only one of the last 15 Serie A meetings at the Via del Mare between these teams has ended in a draw, and there hasn't been one since 2008. That pattern could be broken tonight, especially given the Bianconeri's reputation for draws in Italy. Along the same line, the hosts have drawn three out of their last six league games. Over/Under prediction Both teams grasp the importance of avoiding defeat in this encounter, so an open game packed full of goal-scoring chances seems unlikely. I predict total goals under 2.5. Corners prediction The battle will mainly take place in midfield and getting to threatening positions near the goal won't occur frequently. I predict total corners under 8.5. Yellow cards prediction Both teams are driven by a survival instinct and usually receive more than two yellow cards per game. I expect the referee to hand out at least four bookings. Score prediction I predict a final scoreline of 1:1.

12.05.2024

On Sunday, 12th May within the 36th round of the Italian Serie A, "Atalanta" will host "Roma" on its ground. In the past week, the Bergamaschi made it to their first ever European Cup final, while the Giallorossi succumbed to the Leverkusen's "Bayer". Atalanta Aiming to return to the Champions League, "Atalanta" currently sits fifth in Serie A and, with a game in hand, has amassed as many points as the trailing "Roma". Therefore, La Dea's destiny lies in their own hands, but Gasperini's charges have no room for error. The team lost only one out of their last seven matches in the championship, winning four times and drawing twice. So, the hosts overcame "Monza" (1:2), "Empoli" (2:0) and "Salernitana" last Monday (1:2). The blue-and-white's demolished "Marseille" in the Europa League semi-final (3:0) and will meet Leverkusen's "Bayer" in late May. Ademola Lukman took the Italians ahead on the 30th-minute of the match and Matteo Rudiger, as well as substitute El Bilal Toure, finished off the dockers. Moreover, this week "Atalanta" will clash with "Juventus" in the country's Cup final. The hosts' defence will be weakened by injuries to Kolasinac and centre back Holm. Tolo, a substitute, has also failed to recover after the injury. Otherwise, there is no squad deficit, although Gian Piero Gasperini might need to rotate the team ahead of the Cup final. Kopmeiners (12 goals and 4 assists), De Ketelaere (7 goals and 6 assists), and Scamacca (10 goals and 4 assists) might get some rest, while the expected starters include Nigerian Lukman (9 goals and 6 assists), Miranchuk (3 goals and 4 assists), and Toure (2 goals in the last 4 matches). Mario Pasalic and Giorgio Scalvini are expected to see playing time and will be positioned in the connecting zone and the centre of defence, respectively. Roma "Roma", occupying sixth place in the Serie A table and possessing as many points as the upcoming opponent, must win no matter what to secure their Champions League chances. The Wolves gained great momentum after they appointed Daniele De Rossi as head coach in January, yet recently they have lost precious points, with their only victory in their last four rounds and two draws and one defeat. Therefore, the guests ended level with "Napoli" (2:2) and "Juventus" last weekend (1:1). On Thursday, "Roma" was close to causing an upset in Leverkusen, where they almost recovered from a two-goal deficit after a misfire in the first half of the Europa League semi-final: Paredes' penalty double took the yellow-orange ahead, but the Pharmacists balanced the scoreboard in the end. Consequently, the Romans go to Lombardy undefeated in their last seven Serie A away matches since De Rossi took over as coach. Spinazzola will not be available this weekend due to injury: he was injured in the Europa League and was substituted on the 20th minute. Otherwise, the coaching staff can count on the optimal squad. The attack will likely be led by Dybala (13 goals and 9 assists) and Lukaku (12 goals and 3 assists), though the former stayed on the bench against "Bayer". Paredes scored two penalties in Leverkusen and should again partner with midfielders Cristante and Pellegrini (7 goals and 3 assists), whilst in defence, well surely see the duo of Ndika-Mancini; Celik and Angelino are expected to play on the wings. Head-to-Head In Bergamo, "Roma" suffered three losses in their last four matches, as many as in the previous eleven. The first-leg duel of the current season ended in a 1:1 draw. Match Prediction: Atalanta -Roma "Atalanta" often loses to the top six Serie A teams, while "Roma" seldom showcases their best qualities away from home. After the intense Europa League semi-finals, both teams will be emotionally and physically tired, hence there is a strong case for a draw (as happened in the first leg).

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Soccer

Italy - Serie A

Draw

Odds: 3.68Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

12.05.2024

On Sunday, 12th of May as part of the 36th round of the Italian Serie A, Juventus will play host to Salernitana. A victory will secure Juventus a Champions League qualifying spot and enable them to break their unfortunate five-match streak, while the visitors have long resigned themselves to relegation and have found a home at the bottom of the league table. Juventus Currently in 3rd place in the Serie A table and 6 points clear of the 6th position, Juventus has a good chance of advancing to the Champions League. Juventus has only managed 2 wins out of 14 recent games, drew 8 times, and lost 4 times. Hence, Massimiliano Allegri's team shared points with Torino (0:0), Cagliari (2:2), Milan (0:0) and Roma last weekend (1:1). In 2024, only Heidenheim drew more matches in the top-five European leagues than Juve, and only Frosinone and Salernitana have won fewer times in the Italian championship during this period. It's worth noting that the hosts are only 5th in total points scored at home (36 in 17 matches). On Wednesday, Juventus faces Atalanta in the final of the Coppa Italia, which is the sole opportunity for the title. Key defender Danilo, Alex Sandro and Yildiz are injured and won't be able to play. Midfielder Timothy Weah has too many yellow cards, and midfielders Pogba and Fagioli are still serving a lengthy ban for disciplinary reasons. Chiesa (7 goals and 3 assists) and Vlahovic (16 goals and 4 assists) are expected to spearhead the attack. Salernitana This season Salernitana has been established at the bottom of the overall Serie A standings, scoring just 15 points in 35 matches. The club admitted their inevitable relegation weeks ago, having not won a single game in 2024 (3 draws and 14 losses). Lum Chauna put the underdog ahead in a nearly empty Arechi Stadium, but Bergamo's team responded with goals from Scamacca and Koopmeiners. On Sunday, Salernitana will seek to avoid five consecutive defeats for the first time in their Serie A appearances. However, their away results are discouraging: just 7 points in 17 matches, 11 goals scored and 39 conceded (the second-worst division performance). On the injury front: goalkeeper Ochoa, key midfielder Candreva (6 goals and 6 assists), regular squad members Castanos, Majore and Djomber, and reserve players Boateng and Gomis are all out due to injuries. In the last six rounds, the guests have conceded at least twice while scoring only four goals. In this weekend's match, the key central defender Pierro will be back from suspension, while Domagoj Bradaric's participation remains in question due to a recent injury. Head-to-Head "Bianconeri" have the chance to register a third victory over Salernitana this season; Juventus has only lost once in their prior encounters with the Campanian club. Match prediction: Juventus - Salernitana Although Juventus has faced colossal problems in the second part of the season, they are likely to break their five-match winless streak this weekend, as they're playing against Salernitana an irremediable outsider of Serie A and a team long resigned to relegation. They should take the victory with a handicap of -2.

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Soccer

Italy - Serie A

Handicap1 (-2)

Odds: 1.75Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

11.05.2024

On Sunday, 12th May as part of the 36th round of the Italian Serie A, "Verona" will host "Torino" on their pitch. After their victory over "Fiorentina" last week, the "Gialloblu" could secure themselves from relegation this weekend, however, the visitors are still motivated battling for a finish within the Europa League zone. Stadium The match will take place in Verona at the Marc Antonio Bentegodi stadium. "Verona" Currently, "Verona" holds the 14th position in the Serie A standings and is 4 points away from the relegation zone. With 3 rounds left until the end of the championship, the "Mastiffs" have every chance to secure their stay in the elite division this weekend. Recently, Marco Baroni's collective has breathed new life into themselves, losing only one of their last 4 matches, winning twice and drawing once. During this period, the hosts demonstrated decent results away from home, gaining a point in the clash with "Atalanta" (2:2) and narrowly losing to "Lazio" (1:0). At home, "Verona" successively dealt with "Udinese" (1:0) and "Fiorentina" (2:1) thanks to goals from Lazovic and Noslin. Moreover, these two victories within the walls of Marc Antonio Bentegodi equals as many as in the 12 previous home encounters! The Gialloblu fans will certainly be pleased by the fact that their favourites have left the field without a goal only once in the last nine rounds. "Torino" At present, "Torino" holds 10th position in the Serie A table, trailing 4 points behind 8th place "Napoli", which qualifies for the European cup competitions. The Piemontese have three rounds left and they cannot afford any mistakes if they want to secure a top-8 finish. Unfortunately, recently, Ivan Juric's team has been in crisis and hasn't won any of their last 5 championship matches (3 draws and 2 defeats). After falling to "Inter"(2:0), "Torino" shared points with "Bologna" (0:0) last weekend. An interesting fact: the guests have recorded the highest number of goalless draws (nine) of all teams in the top five European leagues this campaign. However, the Turin side failed to score in the last four matches and another defeat will be the worst sign for the club since 1991. It is important to note that "Bulls" hold just the 12th place in total when it comes to away points earned (17 out of 17 away meetings, 16 goals scored, 23 conceded). Head-to-head confrontations In the first leg, these teams drew (0:0), and the "Mastiffs" haven't been able to overcome the White-Browns in the past nine head-to-head meetings. Match Prediction for "Verona" vs "Torino" In the case of a successful outcome this Sunday, "Verona" would guarantee their safe distance from relegation, yet nine out of Torino's last 13 championship encounters have ended in a draw, and everything suggests that this outcome may be repeated this time around. The "Bulls" are also motivated by the battle for a finish in the Europa League zone, however, they have downshifted in April and are weakened by personnel losses. My prediction - a draw, just like in the first leg match. Prediction for Total "Verona" concedes few at home, while the "Bulls" score less than a goal per away match and are also known for their solid defence this season. I wouldn't expect a high-scoring shootout here, hence my bet is on "both to score: no". Prediction on Corners The battle will be focused in the center of the pitch, while it won't often result in dangerous moments. I place a bet on the total corners under 9.5. Prediction on Yellow Cards Both teams earn, on average, two yellow cards per game, so my bet is on total bookings over 3.5. Score Prediction I'm placing a bet on an exact score of 0:0.

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Soccer

Italy - Serie A

Draw

Odds: 3.02Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

11.05.2024

On Sunday, 12 May, in the frame of the 36th round of Italian Serie A, Genoa will host Sassuolo at home. The home team has settled in the middle of the standings and aren't claiming anything in the remaining matches, while Sassuolo are battling for survival, three points shy of the safety zone. Stadium The clash will take place in Genoa at Luigi Ferraris Stadium. Genoa This season, Genoa have kept their distance from the relegation zone, successfully carrying out their Serie A campaign after being promoted to the top tier. At present, the team holds the 12th position in the league table and are enjoying a stress-free ending to the championship. Despite this, Alberto Gilardino's boys are not relaxing, as evidenced by their single loss in the last 7 rounds with 2 wins and 4 draws. Following an easy home victory over Cagliari (3:0), Genoa ended in a draw with Milan on the road this past weekend (3:3). The Grifone took the lead in the match twice thanks to efforts from Retegi and Ekuban, but the Rossoneri drew the scoreboard each time. It's worth noting that the hosts rank 12th in the total points tally, earned on their field (24 in 17 home games, 23 goals scored, 21 conceded). However, the red-blue supporters will certainly not be pleased by the fact that their favourites were unable to keep a clean sheet in the last six rounds. Sassuolo With 3 rounds to go till the end of the season, Sassuolo find themselves in serious danger of relegation, holding the 19th position in the Serie A standings. Davide Ballardini's squad trails Empoli, who are in the 17th spot by three points, Frozinone by three points, and Cagliari by four. This past weekend the team surprised many with a 1:0 home win over Inter Milan, thanks to a goal from Lauriente. This victory put an end to a six-match winless streak in the championship (3 draws and 3 losses). This season, Sassuolo have won two away matches in 17 showdowns, defeating Inter Milan at San Siro and Empoli with a 3:4 score at Castellani. The latter success was achieved in late November 2023. With this gauge, the squad occupies the fourth place from the bottom in the overall tally (total 9 points in 17 away clashes). Given that the closing matches of the championship for Sassuolo are to be played at home with Cagliari and away to Lazio, they cannot afford to lose points in the upcoming Sunday clash. Head to head The first-leg match ended with an away victory for Genoa with a score of 1:2. Notably, the Grifone hadn't won in the five previous head-to-head encounters in all competitions. Match Prediction for Genoa vs Sassuolo Revitalised by the victory over the Italian champion last weekend, Sassuolo, who desperately need to collect maximum points in the remaining three rounds, could be in good spirits. Genoa, now void of motivation for the rest of the season, are playing out the championship at their leisure. I don't foresee the Grifone pulling their weight to claim victory this Sunday, and because of this my wager is on a double chance for the visitors. Total Prediction In all five previous instances, these teams have traded goals. Considering Sassuolo's defensive frailties, such an outcome seems very plausible this time around. Corner Prediction Sassuolo have been making more than five corner kicks per match this season and are motivated by the fight for survival. I figure that the guests won't be playing defensively and will make at least four corners in Genoa. Yellow Card Prediction Hosts are earning just two yellow cards per game, guests - 1.8. I will confidently bet on total forewarnings being under 4.5. Score Prediction My stake is on the exact scoreline of 1:1.

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Soccer

Italy - Serie A

Handicap2 (+0.5)

Odds: 1.71Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

11.05.2024

On Sunday, 12th of May, Lazio will play host to Empoli in the 36th matchday of Italy's Serie A. Three victories in their last four encounters have kept the Roman club's chances alive to finish the season among the top six, while the visitors are fighting for survival and are currently just two points clear of relegation. Stadium The match will be held in Rome at the Olympic Stadium. Lazio Currently standing 7th in the Serie A's league table and five points clear from the 8th placed Napoli, Lazio stands a good chance of participating in European competitions next autumn. The Biancocelesti still have the possibility to finish in the Champions League slots (having played one game more and trailed Atalanta by 4 points). Since Igor Tudor's appointment as coach, the "Eagles" have only lost one of their last six league matches, having won four and drawn once. After successes against Salernitana (4:1), Genoa (0:1), and Verona (1:0), Lazio drew 2:2 with Monza last weekend. Ciro Immobile and Matias Vecino twice brought the capital's side ahead, but the Rossoneri managed to restore parity on the scoreboard in the 92nd minute of the match! Apart from Empoli, the hosts will face Inter and a struggling Sassuolo in the remaining rounds. Importantly, Romans rank only eighth in the home points standings (with 30 points from 17 home games, 20 goals scored, 13 conceded). Empoli This season, Empoli has been struggling for survival and currently ranks only 17th in the Serie A table, being just 2 points clear of the relegation zone. Understanding the danger, Davide Nicola's men won two, drew one and lost two in the last five matchdays. They achieved victories against Torino (3:2) and Napoli (1:0). After a defeat against Atalanta (2:0), Empoli drew 0:0 with a direct relegation rival Frosinone last weekend. Since March, Empoli has failed to score more often than any other team from the top five European leagues, but when it comes to points gained on the road, the visitors are 14th in the league (15 points from 17 away games). Head-to-head results The visitors have never defeated Lazio in their 13 previous attempts in Serie A, losing nine and drawing the other four. The first leg of the season ended with a 0:2 away win for the Romans. Prediction for the Lazio vs Empoli match Lazio has been performing very well at home under coach Igor Tudor, while Empoli has faced considerable difficulties in their attacking play this spring and only managed to win once in their recent four matchdays. The hosts simply cannot afford to slip-up during the home game with the underdog, as they still stand a chance to finish in the Champions League slots. My forecast is a victory for the "Eagles". Total goals prediction Empoli failed to score in seven of their nine previous league matches, and it's highly unlikely that the visitors will manage to penetrate Lazio's solid defence on Sunday (individual total under 0.5). Corner kicks prediction Lazio is motivated by their fight for a finish in the Champions League zone and will hold the initiative throughout the entire match. I am betting on a victory for the "Eagles" with a -1.5 handicap in corner kicks. Yellow cards prediction Empoli will spend most of the match in defence and will be forced to frequently disrupt the game's pace with fouls. My bet is a win for the visitors in yellow cards. Score prediction I am betting on a 1:0 win for Lazio.

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Soccer

Italy - Serie A

Odds: 1.6Stake: 5/10

win

+3.0

11.05.2024

On Saturday, 11th May, in the frame of the 36th round of the Italian Serie A, AC Milan is set to host Cagliari. While the Rossoneri defends their second place in the league table, the Sardinians are battling for survival, only three points ahead of the relegation zone. AC Milan Though AC Milan was quickly eliminated from the Scudetto race this season, the club has solidly clung to the 2nd place in Serie A table. With an 11-point lead over sixth-placed Roma with three games left, Champions League qualification is virtually guaranteed. The Rossoneri, after a run of positive results, have looked less confident recently. They failed to win any of their last 4 league games (3 draws and 1 defeat). Having fumbled against Inter, who clinched the championship titled that day (1:2), Stefano Pioli's charges thereafter shared points with Juventus (0:0) and Genoa the past weekend (3:3). Goals by Matteo Gabbia and Olivier Giroud took the hosts ahead, yet the Griffins responded with precise hits by Retegi and Ekuban. AC Milan conceded five goals in their last two home matches - as many as they did in the preceding ten; with the number of points earned at home, the Rossoneri rank only 4th overall (36 points in 17 encounters, 30 goals scored, 13 conceded). This weekend, AC Milan will miss several key players: Goalkeeper Maignan, key midfielder Loftus-Cheek (6 goals), and experienced centre-back Kjaer are injured. On a positive note, Calabria is back in action after suspension, same as versatile Musakh. After five scoreless games, Olivier Giroud (14 goals and 8 assists) shook the opponent's net again last round and is likely to lead the attack line; he should get support from wingers Pulisic (10 goals and 7 assists) and Leao (7 goals and 8 assists). Cagliari Having returned to the elite division last summer, Cagliari, as expected, is scrapping for survival. Right now, the Sardinians are 15th in the Serie A table, only 3 points clear of the relegation zone. Over the past 11 rounds, the red-blue team suffered only 2 losses with 3 wins and 6 draws. However, after Claudio Ranieri's squad barely drew with Inter and Juventus, they were less successful in their two recent outings. First, the Islanders lost in Genoa (3:0), and then played a 1:1 draw with Lecce last weekend. Yerry Mina scored his second goal in three games, but Gianluca Gaetano was soon sent off, and Krstovic restored the parity on the scoreboard in the dying minutes of the match. The Sardinians have claimed just one away victory for the season, occupying third-bottom position on this parameter overall (just 8 points taken from 17 away duels, 11 goals for and 31 against). Key midfielder Makumbu and winger Jankto, who have not yet recovered from health problems, won't feature for Cagliari. Moreover, left-back Augello and winter recruit Gaetano (4 goals and 1 assist) are both suspended. Uzbek striker Shomurodov (3 goals and 3 assists), who came off the bench last weekend, is expected to return to the starting eleven, with experienced Gianluca Lapadula and Zito Luvumbo aiding him up front. Deiola, Sulemana and Prati will make up the midfield trio whilst Dossena and Mina will shore up the defence. Head-to-Head In the first round, AC Milan comfortably beat Cagliari (1:3), and in early January, Rossoneri ousted the Islanders from the Coppa Italia (4:1). Prediction for AC Milan - Cagliari Although AC Milan obviously slowed down ahead of the season's end and is already contemplating changes in the coaching staff, the hosts have a good chance to make amends to their fans tonight. Cagliari has a dreadful away record this campaign and is plagued with squad problems. I don't see an upset here and predict a triumph for the favourites by 1-2 goals.

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Soccer

Italy - Serie A

Odds: 1.56Stake: 5/10

win

+2.8

11.05.2024

On the 11th of May, Saturday, within the framework of the 36th round of Italian Serie A, Napoli will be hosting Bologna on their home turf. While Rossoblu comes close to securing a place in the Champions League quintet, the host has just won one of their last eight matches, running the risk of finding themselves out of the European Cup zone. Stadium The duel will take place in Naples at the Diego Maradona Stadium. Napoli Disappointing their fans this season, Napoli has not managed to regain last year's form and now only takes eighth place in the Serie A standings, one point ahead of trailing Fiorentina. The Southerners will have to strive hard to clinify a ticket to the European Cups, considering they have played one more match than the Florentines. The Blue-Whites are currently in a dismal state, evidenced by the fact that they have won only once in the previous eight rounds, drawing five times and losing twice. After a fiasco from bottom-placed Empoli (1:0), Napoli shared points with Roma (2:2) and Udinese (1:1) last Monday. Victor Osimhen put the Partenopei ahead shortly after halftime, but the Zebras equalised the scoreboard in the 92nd minute. Given the forthcoming duels with Bologna and Fiorentina, the hosts are in for a genuinely heated end of the season. Prominent to note, Napoli has been performing very poorly at home, taking only the 13th rostrum in the overall rankings by this statistic (a mere 24 points earned in 17 home clashes, bagging 24 goals, conceding 25). Bologna Occupying 4th place in the Serie A standings and 4 points clear of sixth-placed Roma, Bologna is well poised to participate in the upcoming Champions League. This would be a genuine feat for a modest team from whom no one expected such success at the start of the season. However, in recent weeks, Rossoblu has been experiencing certain difficulties: they have drawn four times and only won once in the last five rounds. After a valuable victory over Roma (3:1), Thiago Motta's prodigies made peace with Udinese (1:1) and Torino (0:0) last weekend. Moreover, since the start of February, the visitors have exited the pitch eight times without conceding a goal only Arsenal has managed to do this more times in the top five European leagues. Bologna has outplayed their rivals in four of the last six away matches, but in terms of points gained away from home, it sits only in 7th place overall (24 points in 17 fixtures, 19 goals bagged, 18 conceded). Head-to-Head A 0:0 draw in the first round of the match in September broke the Blues' string of five consecutive victories in head-to-head meetings. Vision for the Napoli vs Bologna match Napoli has been performing poorly this season in the backing of their home stands, whereas Bologna is notorious for being a hard-to-beat unit both at home and away. Rossoblu might have slowed down in recent weeks, notwithstanding, they've known no defeat since the 9th of March. Given the tightness at the top of the leaderboard, it seems that a stalemate could be on the cards at the Diego Maradona stadium on Saturday night. Goal Total Forecast Bologna on the road this season allows only a goal per game, while the hosts are in crisis, struggling to convert opportunities into goals in front of the opponent's net. My bet is on Napoli's Individual Total Under 1.5 goals. Prediction for Corners As the host, Napoli is expected to be the dominant force and will have the initiative, while Bologna will opt for a counter-attacking style. My bet is on a Napoli win for corner kicks. Yellow Cards Prediction Both teams are in dire need of points, implying that we're set to witness some real field-hustle. In the first-leg match, 9 yellow cards were displayed, so we're confidently placing a bet on the Total Over 4.5 for warnings. Scoreline Prediction My pick is for a precise score of 0:0.

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Soccer

Italy - Serie A

Team 1 Under (1.5)

Odds: 1.8Stake: 5/10

win

+4.0

11.05.2024

On Friday, 10th May, as part of the 36th round of the Italian Serie A, Frosinone will host Inter Milan. The "Canaries" continue their fight for survival, currently sitting just two points clear of the relegation zone, whilst the guests are enjoying the remainder of the season, having already secured the championship title. Stadium The clash will take place in Frosinone at the Benito Stirpe Stadium. Frosinone Fans expect Frosinone to fight until the last minute of the closing round to avoid relegation after returning to the top division last summer. Sitting in 16th place in the Serie A table, the team is only two points out of the relegation trio, with three matches left in the championship. The "Canaries" have improved their position in recent weeks, not losing in any of their last six league matches (1 win and 5 draws). After an important 3:0 victory over bottom-of-the-table Salernitana, the blue-yellows managed a draw against direct competitor Empoli last weekend (0:0). Di Francesco's charges will be glad to return to their home ground, where they have collected 78% of their Serie A points (25 out of 32) this campaign, second only to Granada (86%, 18 out of 21) in Europe's top five leagues. Inter Milan Inter Milan, denominated title winners this season, conquered the Scudetto easily after defeating Milan 2:1 on April 22nd. Throughout the campaign, the Nerazzurri have suffered only two losses in the championship, both times falling to crisis-ridden Sassuolo. The second setback happened last weekend in Emilia (0:1), ending an impressive 28-match unbeaten streak in Serie A: Armand Llorente scored the solitary goal on the 20th minute of the first half, with the guests only managing a single shot on target. Simone Inzaghi will not want his team to end the season on a sour note and will surely urge them to avoid consecutive losses for the first time since April last year. This has only once happened during a triumphant season, back in 1953, where the Nerazzurri lost three times consecutively. The Milan side could surpass their previous highest points tally (91 in the 2020-21 campaign) if they defeat Frosinone on Friday. Head-to-Head Matches Inter have defeated Frosinone with an aggregate score of 13:1 in the past five meetings, with the first round ending in a victory for the favourites (2:0). Match Prediction Frosinone - Inter Understanding that one or two victories in the remaining matches could be enough to ensure their continued presence in the top flight, Frosinone are determined to grab points with the support of their home fans. Inter has already secured their title and are simply enjoying the rest of the season - the players are more concerned about avoiding unnecessary injury before holidays and international tournaments. I don't predict a rout here and bet on the underdog's handicap 1.5. Goals Total Prediction Frosinone desperately need points, meaning the team won't sitting back in their own half. I'm betting that the "Canaries" will score at least one goal. Corners Prediction Frosinone is serving, on average, more than five corners per match in the current campaign, so it is sensible to bet on Frosinone's individual total over 3.5 corners. Yellow Cards Prediction The hosts are motivated by their survival fight and will not hold back in duels. I bet on the underdog's win in yellow cards. Score Prediction I'm betting on a final score of 1:1.

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Soccer

Italy - Serie A

Handicap1 (+1.5)

Odds: 1.5Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

09.05.2024

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Soccer

Italy - Serie A

Odds: 3.31Stake: 5/10

On Monday, May 6th, within the 35th round of the Italian Serie A, Udinese will host Napoli on their home ground. Although the visitors recently handed over the Scudetto to Inter Milan and are only vying for a finish in the European zone, the Friulians are fighting for survival and are three points behind the saving 17th spot. Udinese Udinese, occupying the 18th place in the Serie A standings and being just three points away from the drop zone, is in grave danger of relegation as there are only four rounds left in the championship. The Friulians need to improve their results in May, having won only one of their last 10 matches in the championship, drawing four times and losing five times. However, they managed to carve out a draw with Bologna (1-1) last weekend in Fabio Cannavaro's second game in charge. The precise first-half strike of Martin Paiiero put the underdog in front, but the Rossoblu, even despite being reduced to 10 men, restored parity on the scoreboard in the 78th minute of the meeting through the efforts of Saelemaekers. Prior to that, the Zebras had suffered three straight defeats (from Inter, Verona, and Roma). Only the already relegated Salernitana has amassed fewer points in home matches than the hosts (a mere 12) this season; moreover, the Friulians have won just one of 17 games on their own turf. Napoli Last season's Serie A champion, Napoli, is having a much harder time this campaign, having changed several managers. Occupying the 9th spot in the standings, the Neapolitan team has a good chance of securing a European berth: Thanks to Atalanta's successful performances in the Europa League and the country's Cup, the eighth spot also gives the right to play in the Conference League. The guests have been in crisis in the recent weeks, recording only one win in the past seven rounds, drawing four times and losing twice. After losing away to Empoli (1:0), the Sky-Blues shared points with Roma (2:2) last weekend: goals by Matias Olivera and Victor Osimhen were answered by precise strikes from Paulo Dybala and Tammy Abraham. Given the team's performances, it's no surprise that reports of a possible appointment of Antonio Conte as head coach next summer are becoming increasingly frequent. Napoli faces a rather tough championship finale: after visiting Udine, they will play Fiorentina and Bologna. Head-to-Head In their last 15 meetings with Napoli, Udinese picked up only two points, conceding an average of nearly three goals per game. The first leg also ended with a crushing victory for the Sky-Blues, with a score of 4:1. Match Prediction for Udinese vs Napoli Given that Udinese has drawn half of their matches this season, they could find themselves in Serie B due to their inability to finish off opponents in matches. Napoli, too, is often guilty of wastefulness in the final third, and staff losses do not allow the coaching staff to count on more than a Conference League berth. Considering all factors, it's reasonable to bet on a draw this evening. Goal Total Prediction Although Udinese concedes, on average, two goals per game, they have also rarely come away without scoring in six out of their last seven rounds. Confidently place a bet on "both teams to score". Corners Prediction Udinese averages 4.2 corners per match, while the visitors deliver 6.4. I'll stake on a triumph for the Partenopei in this category tonight. Yellow Cards Prediction With both teams in desperate need of points, none of the players will want to hold back in field duels. I'll bet on the total number of yellow cards exceeding 4.5. Score Prediction I'll wager on a final score of 1:1.

06.05.2024