The Serie A returns this weekend after its winter break to a whirlwind of transfer speculation as the January transfer window opens. Some big names have already left Italy's top divisions in the last few windows and a few more are expected to go in this one. Milan's Alesandro Pato has already departed to Corinthians whilst Wesley Sniejder continues to issue come and get me pleas to Europe's elite. Other deals that have already been completed include Giuseppe Rossi returning to Italy from Villerreal to join Fiorentina in a move that is sure to bolster the Viola's push for a Champions League place. Atalanta have lost defender Federico Peluso to Juventus who joins the Champions on a six month loan deal and Lazio forward Rocchi has joined Inter Milan in a similar loan deal.
On the pitch and there is a full fixture list this weekend split over Saturday with two games and Sunday with eight.
Catania V Torino - Draw
The inconsistencies in these two teams performances is reflected in how their is just 4 league places between them. Catania are strong at home but are struggling at present and Torino might just have enough to hold them at bay.
Lazio V Cagliari - Home Win
This should be straight forward for Lazio who despite having a little blip before the break remain in fourth place. They face a Cagliari side who have been beaten in all four of their last games.
Sunday
Udinese V Inter - Away Win
Udinese have been disappointing this campaign and may well suffer further at the hands of Inter who have been a revelation this season.
Chievo V Atalanta - Draw
Both teams have struggled for form this season and are likely to share the spoils in this one.
Fiorentina V Pescara - Home Win
Fiorentina will not have Rossi available for this one but they should still be able to beat Pescara and keep the heat on those above them.
Genoa V Bologna - Draw
Genoa are fighting their way out of trouble but Bologna appear to have got over their dreadful start and will hold them at bay.
Juventus V Sampdoria - Home Win
The Champions face what looks like an easy task at home to 15th placed Sampdoria. The home form of Juve is imperious and they should easily take this one.
AC Milan V Siena - Home Win
Despite losing to Roma before the break Milan look like they are slowly returning to the force we know. They face a much easier task here in the form of bottom club Siena, straightforward home win.
Parma V Palermo - Home Win
Palermo are struggling at present, third from bottom and with just 3 wins all season. Parma are having a great campaign residing in eighth and they look set to get another 3 points in this one.
Napoli V Roma - Home Win
The match of the weekend sees two great attacking sides go head to head. Roma will be boosted by their win over Milan and Napoli have been struggling of late, slipping to 5th in the table. It is though they who get the vote given Roma's dismal record in Naples and that defensively Roma are poor. They will ship goals and unlike against Milan they will not be able to score more than they let in.
Selected Match Betting:
Napoli, Milan, Juve, Fiorentina, Inter, Parma & Lazio - All To Win - 22/1
Juve V Sampdoria - 4-0 Juve Win - 17/2
Milan V Siena - Stephan El Shaarawy To Score First - 3/1
Enjoy The Games!
No comments:
Post a Comment