Predictions for the 34th round of Serie A, April 24-27
This preview compiles predictions for the matches of the 34th round of the Italian championship. All football predictions can be found in the football section, and the full list of predictions for the Italian championship can be found on the Serie A Predictions page. This weekend could be decisive: under certain circumstances, Inter could prematurely settle all questions about the championship title. The round is rich in high-profile matches: the encounters between Milan and Juventus and Bologna and Roma, which are sure to attract a large audience, will be of particular interest.
Napoli – Cremonese
Napoli and Cremonese are at opposite ends of the league table and are pursuing completely different goals. Napoli is in third place and is striving to stay in the top 4 to guarantee their participation in the Champions League next season. Cremonese, on the other hand, is in 17th place and is going through a tough period, picking up points only on special occasions. Even in matches with comparable opponents, the "grey-reds" often suffer defeats, so it will be extremely difficult for them to expect a positive result in Naples.
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Prediction for the Napoli – Cremonese match
Bet: Home team win with a handicap (-1)
Parma – Pisa
Pisa, which was promoted to Serie A last summer, has not been able to adapt to the level of the elite division. The team loses to almost everyone, after 33 rounds it has only 18 points and is in last place. The gap from the safe 17th place is 10 points, and making up such a handicap in the remaining matches seems to be an extremely difficult task. Parma, on the other hand, looks confident in the second half of the season, has created a comfortable gap from the relegation zone and has almost ensured its survival. A victory in the upcoming match under certain circumstances can finally resolve all issues, so the "Crusaders" at home will be aiming for three points only.
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Bet: Home team win
Bologna – Roma
Roma's recent matches are hard to count as a success: the team looks unconvincing, concedes a lot and struggles to gain points. The "Wolves" last won an away game at the end of January. Bologna also lacks consistency this season, but the team will certainly try to take points at home. The game promises to be interesting.
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Bet: Both teams to score
Verona – Lecce
Another "battle not for life, but for death" will take place in the game between Verona and Lecce. The teams occupy the 19th and 18th placesAccordingly, they are fighting to maintain their place in the elite division. Extra risk in such a match will certainly not be beneficial, so both sides will likely play cautiously. The recent head-to-head matches between these teams have not been characterized by a large number of events, and, most likely, this time too, we should not expect many goals.
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Bet: Under 2.5 goals
Fiorentina – Sassuolo
Fiorentina has been looking much more confident lately than in the first part of the season. The team consistently earns points and has significantly improved its position in the league table. However, it won't be easy against Sassuolo, which is having a good season. The "Black-Greens" are on a roll, and in the last round, they managed to beat Como (2:1), proving their ability to compete with any opponents.
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Bet: Both teams to score
Genoa – Como
Como is approaching the final stretch of the season in poor form. The team has not been able to win for three rounds in a row, and on Tuesday, they were knocked out of the Italian Cup, losing to Inter with a score of 2:3, despite leading by two goals. The "Larians" need to recover urgently, otherwise they risk missing out on European cups next season. Genoa, on the other hand, no longer has any real motivation.
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Bet: Away team to win
Torino – Inter
Inter is approaching the upcoming match in high spirits: the team has won four games in a row, practically reclaimed the title of the strongest club in the country, and also advanced to the final of the Italian Cup. However, the "Nerazzurri" expended a lot of energy in the confrontation with Como (3-2), so it is quite likely that there will be a rotation of the squad in the upcoming match. Torino, under the new coaching staff, is showing a high level of play and is certainly not going to give up on their home field without a fight.
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Bet: Home team to win with a handicap (+1.5)
Milan – Juventus
The central game of the round will take place at "San Siro", where Milan will host Juventus. The teams are in second and fourth places respectively and have one goal - they want to stay in the top-4 to guarantee their participation in the Champions League. Meanwhile, the recent head-to-head matches between these opponents have been very low-scoring, and 3 out of the last 5 matches even ended with a score of 0:0. No one will take unnecessary risks, so we should not expect a lot of goals in the upcoming confrontation.
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Bet: Under 2.5 goals
Cagliari –Atalanta
Recently, Cagliari has not been pleased with their results: the team has lost 5 out of their last 6 matches, with their only victory being against Cremonese (1:0). Atalanta is an opponent of a completely different level, and after being knocked out of the Coppa Italia, the Bergamo team will surely approach the game with increased motivation.
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Bet: Away team victory
Lazio – Udinese
Lazio and Udinese are having an extremely unstable season: both teams are capable of beating any opponent, but can just as easily lose. That's why they are in the middle of the table and are not solving serious tournament tasks. In the current championship draw, both teams rarely participate in high-scoring matches. This is especially true for Lazio, who often play second fiddle. There are no clear prerequisites to expect a large number of goals in the upcoming meeting. Don't miss the opportunity to get acquainted with italian football betting sites.
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Bet: Total under 2.5 goals
Round Summary
The 34th round could be decisive for several teams. For instance, if Inter beats Torino, and Milan and Napoli lose points in their matches, the "Nerazzurri" will become the country's champions ahead of schedule. At the bottom of the table, the situation is also close to a resolution: Pisa and Verona risk finally losing their chances of staying in the elite division under unfavorable circumstances. In addition, the round features several matches between direct competitors. The confrontation between Milan and Juventus stands out, as they are fighting for a Champions League spot and cannot afford to falter.
