Serie A Matchday 19 betting preview & free tips | January 4 – 6

Serie A 2024-25 resumes with seven matches lined up for Matchday 19, including the thrilling encounter between Fiorentina and Napoli.

Below are our free soccer betting picks for this week’s action in the Italian top tier.

Venezia v Empoli

Sunday, January 5 – 1:00am AEDT – Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium
Venezia are second from bottom after losing to Napoli before the new year, while Empoli are 12th following three consecutive defeats to Torino, Atalanta, and Genoa.

With both sides struggling defensively, this match could end in a stalemate.

ACF Fiorentina v Napoli

Sunday, January 5 – 4:00am AEDT – Stadio Artemio Franchi
Napoli, sitting second, will aim to bolster their title hopes when they visit Florence to take on fifth-placed Fiorentina, who are winless in their last three matches.

Romelu Lukaku has scored six goals this season, and top online bookmakers are offering +200 for the Belgian striker to find the net again.

Hellas Verona v Udinese

Sunday, January 5 – 6:45am AEDT – Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
Verona climbed to 16th after their 3-2 win over Bologna, while Udinese remain in ninth following their 2-2 draw with Torino.

Back Udinese to use their attacking strength to grind out a victory.

AC Monza v Cagliari

Sunday, January 5 – 10:30pm AEDT – U-Power Stadium
Monza remain at the bottom of the table after four consecutive losses, while Cagliari sit two positions higher despite also losing their last four games.

Both sides have struggled for consistency, so a draw seems likely.

Lecce v Genoa

Monday, January 6 – 1:00am AEDT – Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare
Genoa, now 13th, come off a 2-1 win over Empoli, while Lecce dropped to 17th after losses to Lazio and Como.

Having won two of their last three meetings, back Genoa to secure all three points.

Torino v Parma

Monday, January 6 – 4:00am AEDT – Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
Torino sit 11th on the table with 20 points, while Parma are in 14th with 18 points.

Having beaten Parma in both of their previous meetings, Torino should claim another victory.

AS Roma v Lazio

Monday, January 6 – 6:45am AEDT – Stadio Olimpico
Fourth-placed Lazio will look to rebound from a 1-1 draw with Atalanta when they face city rivals Roma, who are six spots lower following their draw with AC Milan.

Valentin Castellanos, Lazio’s top scorer with seven goals this season, is a solid pick at Marantelli Bet to score anytime, with odds of +175.

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