The heated battle for top honors in Serie A resumes this weekend with AS Roma look to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
AC Milan and Napoli are hot on their heels with 25 points a piece, two behind Gian Piero Gasperini’s league leaders. A top of the table clash looms as only three points separate the top five teams.
AfricaPicks has a look at the best bets for matchday 13.
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Como vs Cagliari – Friday, 10:45pm
Sixth place Como could move within three points of the league leaders with victory against Sassuolo. Como are enjoying a remarkable 11-game unbeaten run, giving them the edge ahead of this fixture. Sassuolo were held 2-2 by Pisa last weekend, while Como thumped Torino 5-1, in their biggest win of the season. Como beat Sassuolo 3-0 in the Coppa Italia back in September and are tipped as favorites at home.
Prediction – Como to win @ 1.61 odds
Juventus vs Cagliari – Saturday, 8pm
After playing out to three successive draws, Juventus bounced back with a 3-2 Europa League win away at Bodo Glimt. Juve are in seventh with 20 points, while Cagliari are in 14th with 11. The visitors are without a win in their last eight games. Juventus have been dominant over their opponents in recent times, with Cagliari’s last win coming in 2020.
Prediction – Juventus to win @ 1.35 odds
AC Milan vs Lazio – Saturday, 10:45pm
Milan’s 1-0 win in the Derby della Madonnina last weekend stretched their unbeaten run to 12 games. Lazio are in eighth place with 18 points after a 2-0 win against Lecce last weekend. Lazio were 2-1 winners last time these two met in March, setting this up to be a potentially explosive match with Milan seeking revenge. With only one defeat in the Serie A this season, Milan are the favorites but goals can be expected here. Check football serie A standings.
Prediction – Both teams to score @ 2.00 odds
Pisa vs Inter – Sunday, 5pm
Newcomers Pisa have managed to climb out of the relegation zone into 16th after a six-game unbeaten streak. However, only one of those games resulted in victory, a 1-0 win against Cremonese. They face an Inter side desperate to turn things around after suffering back to back defeats. Inter lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night in the Champions League and need to win to keep up the pressure on the top three.
Prediction – Inter to win @ 1.33 odds
AS Roma vs Napoli – Sunday, 10:45pm
League leaders Roma are fresh off a 2-1 Europa League win against Midtjylland and are keen to remain top after the weekend. Third place Napoli were also 2-0 winners against Qarabag in the Champions League and will be itching to regain top spot. Roma boast the best defense in the league, having only conceded six goals this season. Roma have not beaten Napoli in Serie A since 2013 and need to change that if they are to remain top after the weekend.
Prediction – Roma to win or draw @ 1.37 odds
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