Predictions for the 12th round of Serie A, November 22-24
Cagliari vs Genoa
The November international break came at just the right time for both teams. The season's start was weak for both the "Islanders" and the "Griffins," with Genoa even having already changed their coaching staff. The hosts are in 14th place with 10 points, while the visitors are in the relegation zone with 7 points. A win for the "Griffins" would immediately level the teams on points, making this game extremely important for both sides. Both teams have unstable defenses, conceding frequently and regularly, so the optimal bet seems to be both teams to score (yes).
Match Prediction for Cagliari vs Genoa: both teams to score
Udinese vs Bologna
Bologna's results evoke mixed feelings: the team is confidently holding a top-5 position, trailing the leading Inter by only three points and rarely losing, yet they draw too often even against opponents they should be defeating. Udinese is also unstable, alternating between successful matches and less impressive ones, but they perform significantly more confidently at home – their only home defeat was against Milan (0:3). The game promises to be entertaining.
Match Prediction for Udinese vs Bologna: both teams to score
Fiorentina vs Juventus
Fiorentina, always considered a solid mid-table Serie A team, has had a disastrous start to the season: only 5 points after 11 rounds and sitting at the bottom of the table. They have yet to win a league match, and in their last game before the break, the "Violas" only managed a draw with Genoa (2:2), who have their own share of problems. Juventus, after a strong start, also went into a prolonged series of eight matches without a win, and a change in the coaching staff was a logical step. With Spalletti's arrival, the "Old Lady" has looked slightly more stable, and against such a Fiorentina, the visitors should manage without much trouble.
Match Prediction for Fiorentina vs Juventus: away win
Napoli vs Atalanta
Last season, this matchup could have been considered a central fixture, but now it's different. Atalanta had a very weak first three months: only 13 points after 11 rounds and a position in the lower half of the table. A heavy home defeat to Sassuolo (0:3) right before the international break was the last straw – the management dismissed Ivan Juric. Napoli has its own problems: three consecutive matches without a win and even without scoring, which is concerning for a team of the "Partenopei's" caliber. Under these conditions, expecting a high-scoring game seems unlikely.
Match Prediction for Napoli vs Atalanta: total under 3 goals
Verona vs Parma
Verona and Parma have not lived up to expectations at the start of the season. After 11 rounds, the "Mastiffs" are in second-to-last place with 6 points and they still haven't tasted victory, and the "Crusaders" are positioned in 17th place with 8 points to their name. The visitors' only win came in a home game against Torino (2:1) at the end of September, but since then the team has noticeably slowed down. It's also worth noting that both teams struggle offensively: Verona has scored only 6 goals, Parma 7, which are the worst figures in the entire Serie A. Against this backdrop, one shouldn't expect a bright, attack-filled match.
Match Prediction for Verona vs Parma: Total Under 2.5 Goals
Cremonese vs Roma
Cremonese, which started the season with an impressive unbeaten run, is gradually losing stability. The team has lost in the last two rounds, and before the international break, they even lost to Pisa (0:1) – another newcomer to the elite. Roma, on the other hand, quickly found the right rhythm after Gian Piero Gasperini took over as head coach and is hardly dropping points: after 11 rounds, the "Wolves" share the lead with Inter, both having 24 points. Given the current trends, it's extremely difficult to imagine the visitors slipping up.
Match Prediction for Cremonese vs Roma: Away Win
Lazio vs Lecce
This season, Lazio is forced to battle not only with opponents but also with a serious shortage of personnel: a transfer ban prevented them from strengthening the squad, and constant injuries only complicate the situation. Nevertheless, the "Eagles" are holding their own – after 11 rounds, they have 15 points and are in ninth place, just four points away from the European competition zone. Lecce, however, started far less successfully: the team is hovering near the relegation zone and almost always loses to stronger opponents. Given such a difference in level and current form, the hosts look like obvious contenders for three points.
Match Prediction for Lazio vs Lecce: Total Under 2.5 Goals
Inter vs Milan
This fixture is rightly considered the main highlight of the round. The Milan derby always generates enormous interest, and the intensity is only increasing now: Inter approaches the match as the league leader, Milan is in third, and there are only two points between the teams. Both clubs impress with their attacking play – the "Nerazzurri" have already scored 26 goals, while the "Rossoneri" have found the net 17 times. In recent years, the duels between these opponents have consistently been bright and full of moments, and there are no indications that the upcoming game will be an exception.
Match Prediction for Inter vs Milan: Both Teams to Score
Torino vs Como
Both teams approach the upcoming match with impressive unbeaten streaks: Torino hasn't lost in six consecutive games, while Como has extended their unbeaten run to ten matches. However, both stretches include a significant number of draws, and in Como's case – a serious lack of goals.goals. In 3 of the last 4 matches for the "Lariano" team, the scoreboard showed a dry 0:0, including a recent home game against the not-so-strong Cagliari. Under such conditions, one should not expect a bright and high-scoring game.
Prediction for the Torino vs Como match: total under 2.5 goals
Sassuolo vs Pisa
Sassuolo and Pisa are two newcomers to Serie A, but they have started the season in completely different ways. The "Black and Greens" have collected 16 points after 11 rounds and have secured a spot in the upper part of the table, whereas Pisa is dangerously close to the relegation zone with only 9 points. It is worth noting, however, that the "Black and Blues" have significantly improved: they are unbeaten in their last five matches, and draws against Milan (2:2) and Torino (2:2) confirm their progress. As for Sassuolo, the team rarely plays "emotionless" matches – for instance, before the break, they thrashed Atalanta 3:0 away. With such a set of inputs, it is unlikely to expect a dull and closed game.
