Predictions for the 13th Round of Serie A, November 29 – December 1
Como vs Sassuolo
The 13th round of Serie A will kick off with a match between Como and Sassuolo, teams that have pleasantly surprised with their quality of play. The "Larians" have suffered only one defeat and are confidently holding onto a top-6 position, while the "Black and Greens," as newcomers to the elite, are in ninth place, trailing their opponent by just four points. Both teams look strong in attack: Como has scored 17 goals, Sassuolo 16, and only four clubs in the league have better records. In such a scenario, it is logical to expect goals from both sides.
Match Prediction for Como vs Sassuolo: both teams to score
Genoa vs Verona
After 12 rounds, Genoa and Verona have settled into the relegation zone, but the mood in the teams is completely different. The "Griffins," having dismissed Patrick Vieira, are gradually recovering and have not lost in three consecutive matches. Verona, on the other hand, remains the only team in Serie A without a victory this season and looks helpless even at home. Last weekend, the "Mastiffs" lost to Parma (1:2) at home, once again confirming their status as one of the main contenders for relegation. Despite the minimal point difference, the hosts appear to be the clear favorites for the upcoming match.
Match Prediction for Genoa vs Verona: home win
Parma vs Udinese
Udinese approaches the upcoming match in a less than ideal state of mind, having suffered two painful consecutive defeats, losing to Roma (0:2) away and Bologna (0:3) at home. Parma, on the contrary, is gaining momentum: an impressive comeback against Milan (2:2), where the team recovered from 0:2, and an away victory over Verona (2:1) have significantly boosted the players' confidence. Considering that the "Little Zebras" have not won away for four matches in a row (1 draw and 3 losses), the hosts have a good chance to pick up points again.
Match Prediction for Parma vs Udinese: hosts will not lose
Juventus vs Cagliari
Cagliari has not delighted its fans with victories for two months. The last success dates back to September 23, when the team confidently defeated Frosinone (4:1) in the Coppa Italia. In matches against higher-class opponents, the "Islanders" have created almost no threats at the opponent's goal – defeats to Inter, Bologna, and Lazio with the same score of 0:2 only highlight the club's problems. Juventus, on the contrary, is gradually gaining form after Igor Tudor's departure: the Turin side is unbeaten in six consecutive matches. In their last game, the team won away against a strong Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League (3:2), making as many as 16 shots on target – a clear sign that the attack is starting to work again. With these conditions, the visitors have almost no chance even for a draw.
Match Prediction for Juventus vs Cagliari: home win with a handicap (-1.5)
Milan vs Lazio
Encounters between Milan and Lazio rarely have a clear favorite, but currently, the situation is just that. The "Eagles" significantly lag behind their opponent in several aspects. Due to a transfer ban, Lazio was limited in strengthening their squad, and the team has been lingering in the bottom half of the table for a long time. Yes, their recent results have slightly improved, but they still struggle to show competitive football against strong opponents – the recent 0:2 defeat to Inter only confirms this. Milan, on the other hand, is having a strong season, sitting in second place with 25 points and performing particularly confidently at home. With the support of the stands and their current level of play, the hosts should have no trouble securing three points.
Match Prediction Milan vs Lazio: home win
Lecce vs Torino
Torino generally shows decent results and consistently picks up points, although the team occasionally fails in individual matches. In August, the "Bulls" lost 0:5 to Inter, in September 0:3 to Atalanta, and in the previous round suffered a heavy home defeat to Como (1:5). Nevertheless, this loss is unlikely to severely impact the team: prior to it, Torino had a six-match unbeaten streak and looked quite confident. If anyone should be worried about results, it's Lecce. The "Salentians" have collected only four points in the last five rounds and have dropped to 17th place, with just a two-point cushion above the relegation zone. An additional problem is their weak home performance: Lecce has taken only 3 points at home compared to 7 away. In such a situation, it will be extremely difficult for the hosts to count on a positive result.
Match Prediction Lecce vs Torino: visitors will not lose
Pisa vs Inter
Bookmakers consider Inter the clear favorite for the upcoming match, and the logic is clear: a newcomer to the elite meets a team that has played in the Champions League final twice in the last three seasons. However, Pisa should not be underestimated. The hosts are in excellent form and are unbeaten in six matches, having managed to take points from Milan (2:2) away and Lazio (0:0) at home during this period. Additionally, Inter played a tough match against Atletico in the Champions League on Wednesday and expended a lot of energy on the field. This could create additional difficulties for the visitors in breaking down Pisa's solid defense.
Match Prediction Pisa vs. Inter: Inter's total under 2.5 goals
Atalanta vs Fiorentina
Atalanta and Fiorentina are the two major disappointments at the start of the Serie A season. The teams, which finished third and sixth in last season's championship, are currently in the bottom half of the table due to poor results, with the "Violas" firmly stuck in the relegation zone. And this cannot be called a coincidence: both teams look extremely unconvincing in defense. For instance, Atalanta conceded six goals in the last two rounds, while Fiorentina allowed 19 goals in 12 matches (only Udinese has a worse record). With such statistics, it is quite logical to expect that both teams will at least once fail to secure their goal.
Match Prediction for Atalanta vs Fiorentina: both teams to score
Roma vs Napoli
Serie A has been delighting with top-tier clashes in recent weeks, and the central match of the 13th round is a vivid confirmation of this. At the "Olimpico," the league leaders, Roma and Napoli, who occupy the first and third places respectively, will face off, with only two points separating them. Both teams are in good form, and their attacking lines look particularly strong, consistently creating chances and scoring. Therefore, fans are surely in for a spectacular match.
Match Prediction for Roma vs Napoli: both teams to score
Bologna vs Cremonese
The 13th round of Serie A will conclude with a match between Bologna and Cremonese – teams in completely different forms. The "Gray-Reds," who started the season confidently, suddenly suffered three consecutive defeats and dropped to 11th place. The "Red-Blues," on the other hand, have taken maximum points in the last three rounds and have done so very convincingly. Last weekend, for example, Bologna thrashed Udinese away (3:0), a team that often causes problems for top clubs. Given the current state of the teams, it's hard to imagine a scenario where the hosts drop points.
