Serie A 2024/2025 Predictions: Gameweek 17
Juventus remain unbeaten in Serie A this term after 16 attempts, and it looks likely they will remain invincible beyond this weekend because they play against relegation-bounce Monza on matchday 17.
AC Milan will look to bounce back to winning ways when they face Hellas Verona as visitors, as Atalanta will aim to extend the gap at the top of the standings when they host struggling Empoli.
This week’s Serie A gameweek 17 predictions were made based on expert knowledge, data, and current form.
Serie A 2024/25 Gameweek 17 Predictions: 20/12/24 - 23/12/24
AC Milan to bounce back to winning ways in Verona: Hellas Verona vs AC Milan
- Date: 20/12/2024
- Kick-off: 20:45
- AC Milan may have endured mixed reactions in recent weeks, but they have enough quality to outscore the hosts.
Hellas Verona are in dismal form, having lost four of their last five Serie A matches (to mention a few). They may have won last weekend, but having 11 defeats in 16 matches under their belt isn’t good enough to dream about a win against AC Milan, who are eager to turn their bad form around.
Verona vs AC Milan prediction 20/12/2024: Away team to win
Torino and Bologna to struggle in the final third: Torino vs Bologna
- Date: 21/12/2024
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Matches involving Torino rarely produce three or more goals, and we expect the upcoming game to repeat the same against Bologna.
Torino do not have one of the brightest attacks in the country, but defensively, they are one of the best, which explains why matches involving them rarely produce three or more goals. Torino averaged 2.17 goals per game in 17 league matches, while Bologna, who are better offensively and defensively, averaged 2.60 goals per game in 15 league matches. The hosts rarely observe three or more goals on their turf, which suggests why this encounter may come out dull.
Torino vs Bologna prediction 21/12/2024: Under 2.5 goals
Napoli to extend their winning run: Genoa vs Napoli
- Date: 21/12/2024
- Kick-off: 18:00
- Genoa may be unbeaten in their last five Serie A matches, but Napoli’s recent form suggests their unbeaten run may meet its end this weekend.
Genoa took their unbeaten run to six matches last weekend when they squeezed out a goalless draw against AC Milan away from home. They will want to avoid a defeat at home against title contenders Napoli, but it will be a tough task to complete because the Naples are in decent form, with three wins and one draw in their last five games.
Genoa vs Napoli prediction 21/12/2024: Away team to win
Lazio to maintain their winning momentum in Apulia: Lecce vs Lazio
- Date: 21/12/2024
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Lecce's weak attack and unsteady defense will prove to be their downfall against Lazio.
Lecce may be the hosts, but they are the underdogs in this encounter, thanks to their poor form. They won only four of their last 16 matches, and they are unlikely to change that against Lazio, who are in the title race for the Serie A title. Lecce scored 10 goals in 16 matches, which isn’t good enough to expect a surprise win against Lazio, who scored 30 goals and conceded 17 goals in 15 matches.
Lecce vs Lazio prediction 21/12/2024: Away team to win
Roma and Parma to exchange goals in Rome: AS Roma vs Parma
- Date: 22/12/2024
- Kick-off: 12:30
- Parma are fond of scoring against big names this season, and they will look to do the same against struggling AS Roma.
Roma suffered a 2-0 loss to Como away from home and will aim to retaliate against Parma. However, the visitors have a proven track record of scoring against Serie A's top teams and are poised to do the same against Roma, who have lost eight of their last 16 league matches.
AS Roma vs Parma prediction 22/12/2024: both teams to score - yes
Cagliari and Venezia to share the spoils: Venezia vs Cagliari
- Date: 22/12/2024
- Kick-off: 15:00
- This is an even encounter, and their current poor form suggests they may as well share the spoils after the final whistle.
Venezia and Cagliari are fighting against relegation, thanks to their poor form. The hosts lost 10 of their last 16 league matches, while the visitors lost 11 of their last 16 league matches. Both teams struggle to win matches, and their current rancid form suggests they may go on to share the spoils, which will come away as a good result for both teams.
Venezia vs Cagliari prediction 22/12/2024 : Draw
Atalanta to continue their winning spree: Atalanta vs Empoli
- Date: 22/12/2024
- Kick-off: 18:00
- Atalanta remain the most in-form team in Italy this season, and Empoli are not consistent enough to cause an upset.
Atalanta have a chance to extend their lead at the top of the standings when they host struggling Empoli on Sunday evening. They are the most in-form team in Serie A this term, having won their last 11 league matches. The Blue and Black outfit will only think about extending the gap at the top when they take on an Empoli side, who registered one win in their last five league matches. The odds believe the hosts will win, and we agree with them.
Atalanta vs Empoli prediction 22/12/2024: Home team to win
Juventus to bounce back to winning ways in style: Monza vs Juventus
- Date: 22/12/2024
- Kick-off: 20:45
- Juventus surprised many fans when they dropped points at home against Venezia, but they can turn things around against Monza.
Juventus are unreliable, but they remain unbeaten in Serie A after 16 league matches, and there’s a huge chance they will remain this way beyond this weekend. Monza only have one win in 16 league matches, so they are unlikely to get their second league win over an unbeaten Juve side.
Monza vs Juventus prediction 22/12/2024: Away team to win
Fiorentina to recover from last weekend’s setback: Fiorentina vs Udinese
- Date: 23/12/2024
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Fiorentina’s winning run came to an end last weekend following a disappointing defeat to Bologna, but they can return to winning ways against Udinese.
Last weekend, Fiorentina's eight-match winning streak in Serie A came to an end due to a tight 1-0 defeat on the road to Bologna. However, they have the opportunity to improve their performance when they host struggling Udinese on Monday night. The visitors are in poor form, having registered just one win in their last five matches. Such form doesn’t give their fans much confidence to expect the impossible in Florence.
Fiorentina vs Udinese prediction 23/12/2024: Home team to win
Inter Milan and Como to delight fans with goals: Inter Milan vs Como
Date: 23/12/2024
Kick-off: 20:45
Matches involving either team commonly produce at least three goals, and we expect the upcoming encounter to follow suit.
Como averaged 2.87 goals per game in 16 league matches, while Inter Milan averaged 3.5 goals per game in 14 league matches. At least three goals are commonly scored in matches involving either team, so we confidently expect this Monday night clash to end similarly.
Inter Milan vs Como prediction 23/12/2024: Over 2.5 goals
