Serie A Matchday 20 preview: free betting tips & top odds

Matchday 20 of Serie A 2024-25 features a full slate of 10 games between Friday and Monday, including the much-anticipated Derby della Mole between Torino and Juventus.
Below are our free soccer betting picks for this weekend’s fixtures in the Italian top division.

Lazio v Como

Saturday, January 11 – 6:45am AEDT – Stadio Olimpico
Winless in their last two games, fourth-placed Lazio will be eager to get back on track against Como, who are 16th after a crucial win over Lecce before the new year.
Lazio were dominant in the reverse fixture and should comfortably secure another victory on home soil.

Empoli v Lecce

Saturday, January 11 – 1:00am AEDT – Stadio Carlo Castellani
Empoli sit 12th on the table with 20 points, while Lecce are in the bottom three with 17 points.

Having gone unbeaten in their last five home games against Lecce, Empoli are strong contenders to end their four-match winless streak at +106 with the top Serie A bookmakers.

Udinese v Atalanta

Saturday, January 11 – 1:00am AEDT – Stadio Friuli
Second-placed Atalanta aim to bounce back from their 1-1 draw with Lazio, which ended an 11-match winning streak. Udinese, currently ninth, come into this match after back-to-back draws.

Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui is in fine form with 12 goals this season, making him a standout pick for goalscoring markets at Marantelli Bet.

Torino v Juventus

Sunday, January 12 – 4:00am AEDT – Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
Juventus sit fifth after yet another draw, their fifth in six games, while Torino are six places behind after going winless in their last three outings.

Unbeaten in their last 14 Derby della Mole meetings, Juventus should continue their dominance over their city rivals.

AC Milan v Cagliari

Sunday, January 12 – 6:45am AEDT – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
Eighth-placed Milan will look to climb the table when they host Cagliari, who recently moved out of the relegation zone.

Tammy Abraham, fresh off his winning goal in the Supercoppa Italiana, is a strong candidate to score again.

Genoa v Parma

Sunday, January 12 – 10:30am AEDT – Luigi Ferraris Stadium
Genoa, sitting 13th, take on 14th-placed Parma in what promises to be a tight match.

With Parma conceding in 11 of their last 12 games, Genoa should capitalise to complete the season double over their opponents.

Venezia v Inter Milan

Sunday, January 12 – 1:00pm AEDT – Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo
Inter Milan, coming off a 3-2 Supercoppa loss to AC Milan, will aim to extend their five-game win streak against second-from-bottom Venezia.

Lautaro Martinez, who scored in their last meeting, is well-placed to find the back of the net again.

Bologna v AS Roma

Sunday, January 12 – 4:00pm AEDT – Stadio Olimpico
Bologna, currently seventh, are enjoying better form than 10th-placed Roma and are well-positioned to secure a fourth consecutive win against the Giallorossi.

Napoli v Hellas Verona

Sunday, January 12 – 6:45pm AEDT – Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
League leaders Napoli return to action after a convincing 3-0 win over Fiorentina. Verona, now 15th, have their work cut out against a side chasing the title.
Scott McTominay, who scored his fourth league goal in the previous match, is a solid pick to score again.

AC Monza v ACF Fiorentina

Monday, January 13 – 6:45am AEDT – Stadio Brianteo
Sixth-placed Fiorentina will aim to get back to winning ways against bottom-placed Monza, who are reeling from five consecutive defeats.
Unbeaten in their last three meetings, Fiorentina are tipped to take all three points.

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