Predictions for the 11th round of Serie A, November 7-9
Pisa vs Cremonese
The 11th round of Serie A will kick off with a match between two teams that played in Serie B last season. However, their paths have diverged since joining the elite. Pisa is currently in 17th place after ten rounds, with only 6 points, no wins, and significant issues in attack – the "Nerazzurri" are more often on the defensive than creating chances. Cremonese, on the other hand, looks much more confident: the club is in the top 10 with 14 points, having only lost to the giants – Inter (1:4) and Juventus (1:2). Given this contrast in results, the visitors have every chance of returning home with points.
Match Prediction for Pisa vs Cremonese: the visitors will not lose
Como vs Cagliari
The teams approach the upcoming match in diametrically opposite states. Como is maintaining a high standard – after ten rounds, the club is in 7th place with 17 points and holds its own even against Serie A giants. In mid-October, the team defeated Juventus at home (2:0), and in the last round, they secured a draw at the stadium of the leading Napoli (0:0). Cagliari, however, has noticeably declined: a series of six matches without a win, with four of them ending in defeats. On paper, everything favors the hosts.
Match Prediction for Como vs Cagliari: victory for the hosts
Lecce vs Verona
Verona remains one of the few teams yet to secure a win this season. The penultimate place in the table is a fair result for a team that has collected only 5 points out of a possible 30. Although Lecce is not far from the "Mastiffs" (15th position with 9 points), they have looked significantly more convincing in recent rounds. For instance, on November 2, the team secured a clean sheet victory against Fiorentina away (1:0), showcasing mature defensive play. Considering that Verona is the worst team in away results (2 points in five matches), the hosts should at least avoid defeat.
Match Prediction for Lecce vs Verona: the hosts will not lose
Juventus vs Torino
The Turin derbies in recent years have followed a familiar script: Torino occasionally manages to put up a fight and snatch draws, but success mostly remains with Juventus. Currently, there are few signs of change. The "Old Lady" has significantly improved after changes in the coaching staff: two wins and a draw with Sporting, where the team not only collected points but also fully controlled the matches. Moreover, in this crucial encounter, Luciano Spalletti's men will do everything to secure three points.
Match Prediction for Juventus vs Torino: victory for the hosts
Parma vs Milan
Bookmakers favor Milan as the match favorite, which is quite logical given the difference in results at the start of the season. Parma is only in 16th place, having collected 7 points and remaining the lowest-scoring team in the league (5 goals in 10 rounds). Milan, on the other hand, is holding onto a top-4 position, trailing the leading Napoli by just one point and is in excellent form: their unbeaten streak has been ongoing since the end of August, and in the last round, the "Rossoneri" secured an important victory over Roma (1:0), who are also showcasing high-quality play. It is difficult to identify factors that could seriously hinder the visitors from taking all three points.
Match Prediction Parma vs Milan: victory for the visitors
Atalanta vs Sassuolo
Ivan Juric is increasingly appearing on the lists of coaches facing potential dismissal. Atalanta, which consistently fought for a top-4 spot, is not impressive this season. After ten rounds, the team is only in 11th place with 13 points and has not won in six consecutive league matches. Last weekend, the Bergamaschi suffered their first defeat – 0:1 to Udinese. Sassuolo, on the other hand, is having a commendable season for a newcomer to the elite: they have the same 13 points and are playing confidently against more experienced opponents. Given this balance of power, the visitors are unlikely to give up points without a fight.
Match Prediction Atalanta vs Sassuolo: victory for the visitors with handicap (+1.5)
Bologna vs Napoli
Napoli remains the leader of Serie A, but recent results are raising more and more questions. At home, the team failed to break through the defense of Eintracht (0:0), one of the most conceding clubs in the Bundesliga, nor Como (0:0), and in an away match against the not-so-strong Lecce, they barely managed to push one ball into the net (1:0). Bologna this season looks organized and reliable in defense, especially in matches where they need to play on the counter. All this suggests a low-scoring game, where one or two episodes could decide the outcome.
Match Prediction Bologna vs Napoli: total under 2.5 goals
Genoa vs Fiorentina
Last season, Genoa managed to give a hard time to all the top clubs, while Fiorentina fought until the end for a spot in the Champions League zone. Now both teams are experiencing a slump: after ten rounds, they are in the relegation zone, which has led to coaching changes. In Genoa, the changes have already had a quick effect – the team secured their first league victory, defeating Sassuolo away (2:1). Fiorentina parted ways with Stefano Pioli after a defeat to Lecce (0:1), so it's too early to say anything, but a change in coach usually brings a positive boost. Considering the teams' motivation to rectify the situation, it is quite possible to expect both clubs to score.
Match Prediction Genoa vs Fiorentina: both teams to score
Roma vs Udinese
Roma, after a bright start, has slightly slowed down and began to drop points not only in the Europa League but also in Serie A. However, the losses have come against strong opponents – Inter (0:1) and Milan (0:1), while against clubs from the lower part of the table, the "Wolves" almost have no issues. Udinese, on the other hand, performs noticeably weaker away from home than on their own turf: their results on the road are not impressive, and it will be challenging to create serious problems for Roma at the "Olimpico."
Match Prediction for Roma vs Udinese: home win
Inter vs Lazio
The 11th round of Serie A will conclude with one of the central matches – Inter against Lazio. The "Nerazzurri" are in excellent form: since mid-September, the team has hardly slipped up, dropping points only in an away match against the leading Napoli (1:3). Lazio, after an unsuccessful start, has significantly improved – an unbeaten streak of six games has allowed the Romans to break into the upper part of the table. Both teams demonstrate dynamic football, so the encounter promises to be engaging and high-scoring.
