As we enter Matchday 18 of the Serie A season, the competition is heating up with pivotal fixtures that could shape the league standings. From title contenders battling for supremacy to teams fighting for survival at the bottom, every game holds significant importance. The clash between Milan and Roma promises to be a high-stakes encounter, while Juventus vs. Fiorentina rekindles a fierce rivalry. Meanwhile, teams like Napoli and Inter are looking to maintain their momentum against Venezia and Cagliari, respectively. Let’s dive into the key matchups, analyze team forms, and predict what’s in store for this exciting weekend of Italian football.
Empoli vs Genoa
Key Intelligence
- Location: Stadio Carlo Castellani
- Date & Time: Sat Dec 28, 23:00
- Win Probability: Empoli 40%, Genoa 35%, Draw 25%
- Serie A Standings: Empoli 11th | Genoa 13th
Trends & Facts
- Empoli has not won in 6 of their 7 most recent matches.
- In 4 out of the last 5 played by Empoli, more than 2.5 goals were scored on average.
- Genoa cannot win in 5 of their 6 most recent games.
- In the last 10 encounters, Empoli won 1 times, Genoa have 4 wins, and 5 ended in a draw.
Last matches Empoli
- Empoli : 2 wins 20% |4 draws 40% | 4 losses 40%
- Atalanta 3-2 Empoli
- Empoli 0-1 Torino
- Verona 1-4 Empoli
- Fiorentina 2-2 Empoli
- Ac Milan 3-0 Empoli
- Empoli 1- 1Udinese
Last matches Genoa
- Genoa:2 wins 20% | 5 draws50% | 3 losses 30%
- Genoa 1-2 Napoli
- AC Milan 0-0 Genoa
- Genoa 0-0 Torino
- Udinese 0-2 Genoa
- Genoa 2-2 Cagliari
- Genoa 1-1 Como
Predicted Score: Empoli 1-1 Genoa
Other Predicted & Odds
| Predictions | INDIBET | 91 Club |
| Draw 0-0 16% | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Empoli 1-0 16% | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Genoa 1-0 14% | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Empoli 2-0 8% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
Cagliari vs Inter
Key Intelligence
- Location: Unipol Domus
- Date & Time: Sat Dec 28, 21:45
- Win Probability: Cagliari 14%, Inter 67%, Draw 19%
- Serie A Standings: Cagliari 18th | Inter 3st
Trends & Facts
- Cagliari has not won in 9 of their 10 most recent matches.
- In their last 5 Serie A Italy games, Cagliari scored under 1.5 goals in 4 encounters.
- Cagliari found the net less than 1.5 times in 5 of the last 6 games.
- Inter were undefeated in 30 of their 32 most recent Serie A Italy matches.
- In their previous 5 games, Inter exceeded an average of 1.5 goals per game 4 times.
- Inter consistently netted over 1.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches within the Serie A Italy.
- In the last 10 encounters, Cagliari won 1 times, Inter have 7 wins, and 2 ended in a draw.
Last matches Cagliari
- Cagliari: 1 wins 10% | 2 draws 20% | 7 losses 70%
- Venezia 2-1 Cagliari
- Juventus 4-0 Cagliari
- Cagliari 0-1 Atalanta
- Fiorentina 1-0 Cagliari
- Cagliari 1-0 Verona
- Genoa 2-2 Cagliari
Last matches Inter
- Inter: 8 wins 00% | 1 draws 210% |1 loss 10%
- Inter 2-0 Como
- Lazio 0-6 Inter
- Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Inter
- Inter 3-1 Parma Calcio 1913
- Inter 1-0 RB Leipzig
- Verona 0-5 Inter
Predicted Score: Cagliari 0-2 Inter
Other Predicted & Odds
| Predictions | INDIBET | 91 Club |
| Inter 1-0 10% | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Inter 2-1 10% | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Inter 3-0 9% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Draw 1-1 8% | 9.5 | 8.0 |
Udinese vs Torino
Key Intelligence
- Location: Dacia Arena
- Date & Time: Sun Dec 29, 20:30
- Win Probability: Udinese 43%, Torino 27%, Draw 30%
- Serie A Standings: Udinese 9th | Torino12th
Trends & Facts
- In 9 out of the last 10 played by Torino, 2.1 goals were scored on average.
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of the last 10 Torino Serie A Italy games.
- In their previous 10 matches in the Serie A Italy, Torino produced fewer than 1.5 goals in 9 of those games.
- In the last 10 encounters, Udinese won 3 times, Torino have 6 wins, and 1 ended in a draw.
Last matches Udinese
- Udinese: 3 wins 30% | 1 draw 10% | 6 losses 60%
- Fiorentina 1-2 Udinese
- Udinese 1-3 ssC Napoli
- Monza 1-2 Udinese
- Udinese 0-2 Genoa
- Empoli 1-1 Udinese
- Atalanta 2-1 Udinese
Last matches Torino
- Torino: 2 wins 20% | 2 draw 20% | 6 losses 60%
- Torino 0-2 Bologna
- Empoli 0-1 Torino
- Genoa 0-0 Torino
- Torino 0-1 ssc Napoli
- Torino 1-1 Monza
- Juventus 2-0 Torino
Predicted Score: Udinese 1-0 Torino
Other Predicted & Odds
| Predictions | INDIBET | 91 Club |
| Draw 1-1 13% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Torino 1-0 10% | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Draw 0-0 8% | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Udinese 2-1 8% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
Juventus vs Fiorentina
Key Intelligence
- Location: Allianz Stadium
- Date & Time: Mon Dec 30, 02:00
- Win Probability: Juventus 48%, Fiorentina 24%, Draw 28%
- Serie A Standings: Juventus 6rd | Fiorentina 5th
Trends & Facts
- Juventus remained unbeaten in 29 out of their 32 most recent Serie A Italy games.
- In their last 6 games, Juventus scored more than 1.5 goals per game in 5 of those instances.
- In 4 out of the last 5 played by Juventus, more than 2.5 goals were scored on average.
- Fiorentina have not lost in 37 out of their last 45 games.
- In 4 of the last 5 games, Fiorentina has scored less than 1.5 times.
- In the last 10 encounters, Juventus won 6 times, Fiorentina have 2 wins, and 2 ended in a draw.
Last matches Juventus
- Juventus: 4 wins 40% | 6 draws 60% | 0 lost 0%
- Monza 1-2 Juventus
- Juventus 4-0 Cagliari
- Juventus 2-2 Venezia
- Juventus 2-0 Manchester City
- Juventus 2-2 Bologna
- Lecce 1-1 Juventus
Last matches Fiorentina
- Fiorentina: 5 wins 50% | 2 draw 20% | 3 losses 30%
- Fiorentina 1-2 Udinese
- Bologna 1-0 Fiorentina
- Fiorentina 7-0 LASK
- Fiorentina 1-0 Cagliari
- Fiorentina 2-2 Empoli
- Fiorentina 3-2 Pafos FC
Predicted Score: Juventus 1-0 Fiorentina
Other Predicted & Odds
| Predictions | INDIBET | 91 Club |
| Draw 1-1 13% | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Fiorentina 1-0 11% | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Draw 0-0 10% | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Juventus 2-1 8% | 9.0 | 8.0 |
Como vs Lecce
Key Intelligence
- Location: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
- Date & Time: Tue Dec 31, 02:30
- Win Probability: Como 54%, Lecce 20%, Draw 26%
- Serie A Standings: Como 16th | Lecce 14th
Trends & Facts
- Como has not won in 17 of their 21 most recent matches.
- Como cannot win in 14 of the last 17 Serie A Italy games.
- Less than 2.5 goals were scored in 6 of the last 7 Como games.
- In 36 of the last 43 games, Lecce has scored less than 1.5 times.
- In their previous 35 matches in the Serie A Italy, Lecce produced fewer than 1.5 goals in 31 of those games.
- In the last 5 encounters, Como won 0 times, Lecce have 2 wins, and 3 ended in a draw.
Last matches Como
- Como: 1 win 10% | 4 draws 40% | 5 losses 50%
- Inter 2-0 Como
- Como 2-0 Roma
- Venezia 2-2 Como
- Como 1-1 Monza
- Como 0-2 Fiorentina
- Genoa 1-1 Como
Last matches Lecce
- Lecce:3 wins 30% | 2 draws 20% | 5 losses 50%
- Lecce 1-2 Lazio
- Lecce 2-1 Monza
- Roma 4-1 Lecce
- Lecce 1-1 Juventus
- Venezia 0-1 Lecce
- Lecce 1-1 Empoli
Predicted Score: Como 1-0 Lecce
Other Predicted & Odds
| Predictions | INDIBET | 91 Club |
| Draw 1-1 12% | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Como 1907 2-1 9% | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Como 1907 2-0 9% | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Lecce 1-0 8% | 12.0 | 10.0 |
Parma vs Monza
Key Intelligence
- Location: Stadio Ennio Tardini
- Date & Time: Sat Dec 28, 23:00
- Win Probability: Parma 44%, Monza 29%, Draw 27%
- Serie A Standings: Parma 15th | Monza 20th
Trends & Facts
- Parma Calcio 1913 lost in 4 out of their 5 most recent matches.
- In 7 out of the last 8 played by Parma Calcio 1913, more than 2.5 goals were scored on average.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 7 out of the last 8 Parma Calcio 1913 games in Serie A Italy.
- Monza failed to beat the competition in 29 of the last 35 Serie A Italy matches.
- In their previous 9 matches in the Serie A Italy, Monza produced fewer than 1.5 goals in 8 of those games.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of the last 5 Monza games.
- In the last 2 encounters, Parma Calcio 1913 won 0 times, Monza have 0 wins, and 2 ended in a draw.
Last matches Parma
- Parma:2 wins 20%| 3 draws 30%|5 losses 50%
- Roma 0-5 Parma
- Parma 2-3 Verona
- Inter 3-1 Parma
- Parma 3-1 Lazio
- Parma1-3 Atalanta
- Venezia 1-2 Parma
Last matches Monza
- Monza:0 win 0% |3 draws 30% | 7 losses 70%
- Monza 1-2 Juventus
- Lecce 2-1 Monza
- Monza 1-2 Udinese
- Bologna 4-0 Monza
- Como 1-1 Monza
- Torino 1-1 Monza
Predicted Score: Parma 2-1 Monza
Other Predicted & Odds
| Predictions | INDIBET | 91 Club |
| Draw 1-1 12% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Parma 1-0 8% | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Monza 2-1 8% | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Monza 1-0 8% | 12.0 | 10.0 |
Lazio vs Atalanta
Key Intelligence
- Location: Stadio Olimpico
- Date & Time: Sun Dec 29, 04:45
- Win Probability: Lazio 32%, Atalanta 40%, Draw 28%
- Serie A Standings: Lazio 4th | Atalanta 1th
Trends & Facts
- Lazio remained unbeaten in 18 of their 22 most recent matches.
- In 5 out of the last 6 played by Lazio, more than 2.5 goals were scored on average.
- Atalanta won in 12 out of their 15 most recent Serie A Italy matches.
- Atalanta were undefeated in 14 of their 17 most recent Serie A Italy matches.
- In their previous 19 games, Atalanta exceeded an average of 1.5 goals per game 16 times.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of the last 5 Atalanta games.
- In the last 10 encounters, Lazio won 3 times, Atalanta have 5 wins, and 2 ended in a draw.
Last matches Lazio
- Lazio: 7 wins 70% | 1 draw 10% | 2 losses 20%
- Lecce 1-2 Lazio
- Lazio 0-6 Inter
- Ajax 1-3 Lazio
- SSC Napoli 0-1 Lazio
- Lazio 3-1 SSC Napoli
- Parma 3 -1 Lazio
Last matches Atalanta
- Atalanta:9 wins 90% | 0 draws 0% |1 loss 10%
- Atalanta 3-2 Empoli
- Atalanta 6-1 Cesena
- Cagliari 0-1 Atalanta
- Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid
- Atalanta 2-1 AC Milan
- Roma 0-2 Atalanta
Predicted Score: Lazio 0-1 Atalanta
Other Predicted & Odds
| Predictions | INDIBET | 91 Club |
| Draw 1-1 11% | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Atalanta 2-1 9% | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Lazio 2-1 8% | 11.0 | 9.5 |
| Lazio 1-0 7% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
Napoli vs Venezia
Key Intelligence
- Location: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
- Date & Time: Sun Dec 29, 23:00
- Win Probability: Napoli 80%, Venezia 10%, Draw 10%
- Serie A Standings: Napoli 2nd | Venezia 19th
Trends & Facts
- Venezia failed to beat the competition in 30 of the last 35 Serie A Italy matches.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of the last 6 Venezia games.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of the last 6 Venezia Serie A Italy games.
- In the last 6 encounters, SSC Napoli won 2 times, Venezia have 1 wins, and 3 ended in a draw.
Last matches SSC Napoli
- SSC Napoli: 6 wins 60% 1 draw10% 3 losses30%
- Genoa 0-2 Napoli
- Udinese 1-3 ssc Napoli
- SSC Napoli 0-1 Lazio
- Lazio 3-1 SSC Napoli
- Torino 0- 1ssC Napoli
- ssc Napoli 1-0 Roma
Last matches Venezia
- Venezia:2 win 20% | 3 draws 30% | 5 losses 50%
- Venezia 2-1 Cagliari
- Juventus 2-2 Venezia
- Venezia 2-2 Como
- Bologna 3-0 Venezia
- Venezia 0-1 Lecce
- Venezia 1-2 Parma Calcio 1913
Predicted Score: Napoli 2-0 Venezia
Other Predicted & Odds
| Predictions | INDIBET | 91 Club |
| Napoli 1-0 13% | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Napoli 2-1 10% | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Draw 1-1 10% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Napoli 3-0 9% | 7.5 | 7.0 |
Milan vs Roma
Key Intelligence
- Location: San Siro
- Date & Time: Mon Dec 30, 04:45
- Win Probability: Milan 46%, Roma 27%, Draw 27%
- Serie A Standings: Milan 8rd | Roma 10th
Trends & Facts
- AC Milan remained unbeaten in 12 of their 14 most recent matches.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of the last 5 Roma games.
- In their previous 5 games, Roma exceeded an average of 1.5 goals per game 4 times.
- Roma won in 4 of their 5 most recent matches.
- In the last 10 encounters, AC Milan won 5 times, Roma have 3 wins, and 2 ended in a draw.
Last matches AC Milan
- Verona 0-1 Milan
- AC Milan 0-0 Genoa
- Ac Milan 2-1 FK Crvena Zvezda
- Atalanta 2-1 AC Milan
- Ac Milan 6-1 Sassuolo
- Ac Milan 3-0 Empoli
Last matches Roma
- Roma:4 wins 40% |2draws20% | 4 losses40%
- Roma 5-0 Parma
- Roma 4-1 Sampdoria
- Como 2-0 Roma
- Roma 3-0 Braga
- Roma 4-1 Lecce
- Roma 0-2 Atalanta
Predicted Score: Milan 1-0 Roma
Other Predicted & Odds
| Predictions | INDIBET | 91 Club |
| Milan 2-0 12% | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Draw 1-1 11% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Milan 2-1 9% | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Draw 0-0 9% | 11.0 | 9.5 |
Bologna vs Verona
Key Intelligence
- Location: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara
- Date & Time: Tun Dec 31, 04:45
- Win Probability: Bologna 64%, Verona 14%, Draw 22%
- Serie A Standings: Bologna 7th | Verona 17th
Trends & Facts
- Bologna remained unbeaten in 6 of their 7 most recent matches.
- Bologna remained unbeaten in 28 out of their 32 most recent Serie A Italy games.
- Verona suffered 5 defeats in 6 of their most recent games.
- In 5 of the last 6 games, Verona has scored less than 1.5 times.
- In the last 10 encounters, Bologna won 5 times, Verona have 2 wins, and 3 ended in a draw.
Last matches Bologna
- Torino 0-2 Bologna
- Bologna 1-0 Fiorentina
- Benfca 0-0 Bologna
- Juventus 2-2 Bologna
- Bologna 4-0 Monza
- Bologna 3-0 Venezia
Last matches Verona
- Verona 0-1 Milan
- Parma Calcio 1913 2-3 Verona
- Verona 1-4 Empoli
- Cagliari 1-0 Verona
- Verona 0-5 Inter
- Fiorentina 3-1 Verona
Predicted Score: Bologna 1-0 Verona
Other Predicted & Odds
| Predictions | INDIBET | 91 Club |
| Bologna 2-0 12% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Draw 1-1 11% | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Bologna 2-1 10% | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Draw 0-0 8% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
Serie A-Letest-Standings:
Serie A Betting Tips
Saturday, December 28
Empoli vs. Genoa – Double Chance: Away Win or Draw
Empoli has struggled to get the better of Genoa in Serie A. Over their last nine encounters dating back to 2016, Genoa remains unbeaten. This trend suggests that Roberto D’Aversa and his squad may face another tough outing at the Stadio Carlo Castellani on Saturday. Considering their historical struggles, a double chance bet on Genoa to win or draw could provide value.
Parma vs. Monza – Match Result: Away Win
Parma’s poor form shows no sign of improvement, presenting a critical challenge for head coach Fabio Pecchia. Coming off three consecutive Serie A defeats, Parma now faces the disciplined AC Monza. Monza’s balanced squad and tactical consistency make them favorites to capitalize on Parma’s struggles. An away win appears likely given the current circumstances.
Cagliari vs. Inter Milan – Match Result: Away Win
Davide Nicola’s Cagliari finds itself in a dire situation after losing three consecutive matches in Serie A. Now tasked with hosting Inter Milan, the league leaders and defending champions, it will be a herculean challenge for the home side. Inter Milan’s quality and depth make an away win a probable outcome.
Lazio vs. Atalanta – Match Result: Away Win
Atalanta is riding high with an impressive 11-match winning streak in Serie A. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side will be determined to extend this run as they visit the Stadio Olimpico to face Lazio. With their attacking prowess and robust defense, Atalanta is well-positioned to secure another victory.
Sunday, December 29
Udinese vs. Torino – Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under
Torino has been involved in low-scoring games recently, with fewer than 2.5 goals in each of their last nine Serie A matches. As they travel to face Udinese on Sunday, both teams’ strikers might need to step up, but another low-scoring affair seems the most plausible outcome.
Napoli vs. Venezia – Both Teams to Score: No
Napoli has been a dominant defensive force this season, with 12 of their 17 Serie A matches seeing at least one team fail to score. Facing Venezia at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, it’s likely that one team will be kept off the scoreboard. Backing “No” in the BTTS market offers value given Napoli’s defensive solidity.
Juventus vs. Fiorentina – Double Chance: Home Win or Draw
Juventus continues to demonstrate resilience, remaining unbeaten in their last 25 Serie A matches. With such a formidable record, it’s hard to envision Fiorentina overcoming the odds at the Allianz Stadium. A double chance bet on Juventus to win or draw provides a solid safety net for punters.
AC Milan vs. AS Roma – Both Teams to Score: Yes
Encounters between AC Milan and AS Roma rarely disappoint, with both teams scoring in each of their last eight meetings. Fans at the San Siro can expect another entertaining match, with goals on both ends likely. The BTTS market looks like an excellent option here.
Monday, December 30
Como 1907 vs. Lecce – Over/Under 1.5 Goals: Over
Como 1907’s recent matches have consistently seen high goal counts, with at least two goals scored in their last six Serie A outings. This trend is likely to continue as they host Lecce in what promises to be an action-packed contest.
Bologna vs. Verona – Half-Time/Full-Time: Home/Home
Verona has struggled to overturn matches this season, often trailing at both half-time and full-time. With Bologna’s home advantage and superior form, they’re poised to take control early and maintain their lead throughout the match.
Saturday, January 4
Venezia vs. Empoli – Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under
Empoli has been synonymous with low-scoring games this season, with 11 of their matches featuring fewer than 2.5 goals—the highest in the league. Expect another cagey affair as they face Venezia on Saturday.
Fiorentina vs. Napoli – Both Teams to Score: No
Napoli’s strong defensive performances this season suggest another low-scoring match when they visit Fiorentina. With Napoli involved in 12 matches where both teams failed to score, the “No” option in the BTTS market remains a logical choice.
Verona vs. Udinese – Half-Time/Full-Time: Away/Away
Verona has been consistently poor when trailing, often losing both halves of their matches. Udinese’s discipline and structure could make them favorites to dominate both halves and secure an away win.
Sunday, January 5
Monza vs. Cagliari – Both Teams to Score + Result: Draw
Monza has been a specialist in BTTS + Draw outcomes this season, with six such results in their 17 Serie A matches. As they host Cagliari, this market offers strong value for a match that is likely to end with goals from both sides and no clear winner.
Torino vs. Parma – Both Teams to Score: Yes
Both Torino and Parma have been involved in high-scoring games, with 14 of their 17 matches seeing both teams score. Fans at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino should expect another thrilling contest with goals from both teams.
AS Roma vs. Lazio – Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
The Rome Derby rarely lacks excitement, and this season is no exception. Lazio has seen over 2.5 goals in 14 of their 17 matches, and Roma is likely to match their intensity in this high-stakes encounter. Expect an electrifying match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
Final Thoughts
With thrilling fixtures on the horizon, Matchday 18 of Serie A guarantees action-packed drama for fans and bettors alike. The high-profile encounters, combined with the unpredictable nature of this season, make it a weekend not to miss. Will Milan assert their dominance over Roma? Can Inter keep their title ambitions alive with a victory over Cagliari? And who will emerge victorious in the mid-table battles? As the dust settles, the league standings may take a new shape, setting the stage for an even more intense second half of the season.
