The Serie A is the perfect league to go to for fantastic football games that make your Christmas more exciting!
The Yule-time games feature interesting battles between sides from all over the table. There are giant fights as well as relegation tussles that provide different kinds of betting odds and possibilities.
I hope this piece guides you to the perfect match to bet on and add to your Christmas cheer!
WEEK 18 SATURDAY:
Chievo vs Bologna
The first game of the weekend is a mid-table battle that features struggling teams. Chievo have only scored once in their last four defeats, while Bologna was soundly beaten by Juventus at home. This is the perfect opportunity for both squads to end the year on a high with a good win.
Cagliari vs Fiorentina
Fiorentina are steadily climbing the Serie A table with their six-game unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, Cagliari are suffering from a five-game skid that saw them slip down to fourteenth place. Joao Pedro and Leonardo Pavoletti will likely force the issue for the hosts, but the steady Viola aren’t likely to lose.
Lazio vs Crotone
Ciro Immobile continues to shine for Lazio despite the recent slump they experienced. Supporters will be hopeful that his goals will bring a much-needed win against Crotone to compete for the Champions League spots.
Genoa vs Benevento
Genoa need the win here in order to put more of a buffer between themselves and the drop zone. Fortunately for them, they get to host Benevento, the beating boys of the current Serie A season. I would be disappointed if they don’t secure a home win here.
Napoli vs Sampdoria
Napoli are hanging onto their league lead by a thread, so a home win before the winter break is a must for Maurizio Sarri’s lads.
The hosts are heavy favourites to win this match as Sampdoria lost three of their last five matches. As long as they manage to contain Fabio Quagliarella and Duvan Zapata, they can pretty much secure this game.
I’m seeing a Napoli win, but Sampdoria should be able to keep the game close. Punters would have no hesitation in going for Sampdoria +1.50 @ 2.20.
Sassuolo vs Internazionale
Sassuolo are building a decent winning streak, but their good run are bound to crash against a tough wall named Inter.
Inter are deadly in areas the Sassuolo defence lack. The hosts will be wrung dry by the time the 90 minutes are up. This is especially true after the humiliating loss they endured against Udinese. Mauro Icardi will be a giant pest they have to deal with.
I see Milan coming out this game unscathed, so I won’t hesitate to put my money on Inter’s -1.00 Asian Handicap for 2.36 odds.
SPAL vs Torino
Torino are having a season that is consistent with expectations, so fans will likely celebrate Christmas somewhat satisfied. However, they will be a lot more joyful if Sinisa Mihajlovic leads the club to another win. Iago Falque will try to make the non-Juventus side of Turin engage in pre-Christmas festivities.
Udinese vs Hellas Verona
This game is slated to be a runaway win for Udinese. The hosts were on a four-game winning streak when Napoli crushed them last week. I’m more than sure that Massimo Oddo will be egging his players to strike back with a win against Hellas Verona.
However, the visitors will be coming in with confidence: they beat AC Milan black and blue last time out.
WEEK 18 SUNDAY:
AC Milan vs Atalanta
I want to say that the Rossoneri have the overwhelming advantage here, but their horrible loss to Verona gives me second thoughts. Meanwhile, Atalanta squandered another huge lead as they allowed Lazio to split the honours. I’m not sure which side will surely win this one, but we’ll definitely be gifted with goals.
Juventus vs AS Roma
Serie A gives fans a pre-emptive Christmas present with this gem of a game.
Both of these clubs are playing some of the best football in Italy and were tight contenders for the league title last season. Paulo Dybala and Edin Dzeko are phenomenal for their respective teams and will make their presence felt. We can also expect brilliant tactics from Massimiliano Allegri and Eusebio Di Francesco.
If we take their respective home and away forms at the moment, it seems destined for this big match to end in a draw. With that being said, I suggest that you make a bet on AS Roma +0.25 @ 2.15.
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