Serie A Matchday 2 preview, betting tips & best odds

Several thrilling matches are lined up for the second week of the 2024-25 Serie A season. Below are our free soccer betting tips and predictions for Matchday 2 of top-tier Italian football.

Parma v AC Milan

Sunday, August 25 – 2:30am AEST – Ennio Tardini Stadium

After salvaging a point against Torino last Saturday, AC Milan will look to secure their first win of the season against Parma, who also drew in Matchday 1. Unbeaten against Parma in their last five meetings, Milan are clear favourites against the newly promoted side.

Udinese v Lazio

Sunday, August 25 – 2:30am AEST – Bluenergy Stadium

Lazio will look to make it two wins from two when they line up against Udinese, who drew in their opener. With two wins from their last three meetings, Lazio have the capacity to reap maximum points on the road.

Inter Milan v Lecce

Sunday, August 25 – 4:45am AEST – San Siro Stadium

After drawing 2-2 with Genoa, champions Inter Milan will aim to secure their first win of the season against Lecce, who lost 4-0 to Atalanta. Victorious in their last four meetings, expect Internazionale to extend their winning run over Lecce.

Monza v Genoa

Sunday, August 25 – 4:45am AEST – U-Power Stadium

Both sides head into this tie with a point from the opening weekend. Given that Monza completed the double over Genoa last season, expect a solid display by the hosts.

Fiorentina v Venezia

Monday, August 26 – 2:30am AEST – Artemio Franchi Stadium

After losing their opener, matters could worsen for newly promoted Venezia on their trip to Tuscany to face Fiorentina. Given the low-scoring nature of this tie in their last four meetings, a similar outcome could unfold this weekend.

Torino v Atalanta

Monday, August 26 – 2:30am AEST – Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

Top of the table after registering the biggest win of Matchday 1, Atalanta will be confident ahead of their bout with Torino, who drew last Saturday. With three wins from their last four meetings, Atalanta look a good bet to emerge from Turin with three crucial points.

Napoli v Bologna

Monday, August 26 – 4:45am AEST – Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Beaten resoundingly on the opening weekend, Napoli will look to bounce back against a Bologna side that drew in Matchday 1. Although the hosts failed to beat Bologna last season, expect the experienced Antonio Conte to grind out a win and settle any nerves over his appointment as manager.

AS Roma v Empoli

Monday, August 26 – 4:45am AEST – Stadio Olimpico

Having registered goalless draws last week, both AS Roma and Empoli will be chasing their first wins of the campaign. Impressive at the Stadio Olimpico last season, where they hammered Empoli 7-0, expect a dominant display by Daniele De Rossi’s side.

Cagliari v Como

Tuesday, August 27 – 2:30am AEST – Sardegna Arena

Cagliari held Roma to a goalless draw in Matchday 1, while newly promoted Como fell 3-0 at the hands of Juventus. Unbeaten against Como in their last eight meetings, expect the hosts to hand Cesc Fàbregas’ side a second consecutive defeat.

Hellas Verona v Juventus

Tuesday, August 27 – 4:45am AEST – Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium

Hellas Verona and Juventus share second place after securing 3-0 wins in Matchday 1. While the hosts will fancy their chances after an emphatic victory over Napoli, Juve have the personnel and experience to carry the day.

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