The Serie A last week continued in its unpredictable fashion that has been prevalent in recent weeks. Saturday saw unbeaten league leaders finally come unstuck as they were beaten 3-1 by Inter at home. Their first defeat in 49 league games. Saturday night also saw AC Milan get a much needed win as they thrashed Chievo 5-1.
Sunday saw a series of strange results as Napoli where held to a 1-1 draw with Torino, Lazio were beaten 4-0 by Catania and Pescara beat Parma 2-0. There were also wins for Siena who narrowly beat Genoa 1-0, Atalanta who overcame Sampdoria 2-1, Fiorentina beat Cagliari 4-1 and Roma beat Palermo by the same scoreline to end their losing run. The other game of the weekend saw Udinese draw 1-1 with Bologna.
This Weekend's Fixtures and Predictions:
Saturday 10 November
Cagliari V Catania - 17:00 - Away Win
Caglairi were on a decent run before being thumped 4-1 by Atalanta last weekend but they remain a side that could easily be dragged into a relegation battle if they were to go on a bad run. It's possible that run could begin to gain momentum now with Catania high on confidence after their very impressive 4-0 win over Lazio last time out. The visitors should take this one.
Pescara V Juventus - 19:45 - Away Win
All good things must come to an end and Juventus' 49 game unbeaten run was halted by Inter last weekend. In the end Inter ran out worthy winners but expect The Old Lady to bounce straight back here. Pescara continue to look a good outfit, not out of their depth in the top division they currently sit 14th. This however is likely to prove a bridge too far against a Juventus who will be determined to return to winning ways.
Sunday 11 November
Palermo V Sampdoria - 11:30 - Draw
Both these sides suffered loses last time out and Palermo in particular look in big trouble already. Sampdoria started the season well but have fallen away and now find themselves in 15th place. Palermo are second from bottom and need to start picking up points quickly. A draw seems most likely in a game neither side will want to lose.
AC Milan V Fiorentina - 14:00 - Home Win
Milan's disastrous start to season appears to have tailed off and they are finally beginning to show themselves as a decent side again. Boosted by the return of Alessandro Pato Milan now have a striker who could replace Ibrahimovic. Fiorentina are on a decent run themselves sitting fourth in the table they will certainly be fighting for a European spot come May but it is Milan who get the vote in this one having thrashed Chievo last weekend they will be confident of getting another home win, this one won't be as comfortable but they should have enough.
Chievo V Udinese - 14:00 - Away Win
Chievo are hovering around the relegation zone after being beaten by AC Milan. They have had a poor start by their standards and things don't get any easier as they host Udinese. Udinese are yet to reach the heights of last season but they remain a decent side and a comfortably in mid table. Chievo will want to halt their losing run but the suspicion is that Udinese's forward line will simply prove to much for a Cheivo team low on confidence.
Genoa V Napoli - 14:00 - Away Win
Genoa are in danger of slipping back into the relegation places if their current form continues, a 1-0 defeat to Siena last weekend has left them fourth from bottom. They avoided the drop last time round but only just, this season they must improve or they will go down. That process of regaining form and confidence is unlikely to begin here however against a Napoli side who despite only managing a draw against Torino last time are almost certainly going to have too much fire power for Genoa.
Parma V Siena - 14:00 - Draw
Siena remain bottom despite their win over Genoa. They seem to be revelling as underdogs after their points deduction looked sure to see them struggling near the bottom of the table. Yet they are now just 3 points from safety. Parma, currently eighth have had a inconsistent start to the season and after losing last time out will want to return to winning ways. Siena though have shown themselves to be a solid outfit and expect this one to end in a stalemate.
Torino V Bologna - 14:00 - Home Win
Both these drew last weekend but it is Torino who start as surprise favourites here. Turin's other team have proved a surprise package this season, currently sitting in mid table they continue to get good results, particularly at home. Bologna however have had a dreadful start by their standards and a currently third from bottom. It is the newly promoted side then who get the vote in this one as home advantage prevails.
Lazio V Roma - 14:00 - Away Win
One of the biggest games in European football sees Lazio face Roma in the Rome derby. Currently sitting 5th and 6th respectively the game is given even more emphasis. Roma have suffered a poor run against their bitter rivals in recent seasons but there could be a turn around here. Under new manager Zeman Roma have produced great attacking displays yet have continued to be suspect defensively. They will be boosted by the return of Danielle De Rossi but Francesco Totti is a doubt. Lazio have looked the stronger of the two sides this season but their 4-0 loss to Catania raises serious questions about their defensive abilities. Expect lots of goals and plenty of controversy but Roma might just prevail.
Atalanta V Inter - 19:45 - Away Win
Atalanta have made a solid start to the season as many expected they would, expect them to be challenging for a Europa league spot come May. However they are unlikely to boost their points tally here against an Inter side full of confidence after defeating Juventus last weekend. Inter have only lost twice all season and are just three points behind leaders Juventus. Atalanta will make life hard but expect Inter to overcome them.
Selected Match Betting:
Inter, Roma, Torino, Napoli, Catania, Juventus, AC Milan & Udinese - All To Win : 504/1
Lazio V Roma - Correct Score Lazio 3-4 Roma : 40/1
Lazio V Roma - First Goalscorer Totto : 11/2
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