With it looking like this season’s Serie A title chase could go down to the wire, we have some heavyweight Italian showdowns on the cards this weekend.
As Fiorentina look to extend on their European charge, Juventus and Inter Milan will meet in Turin on Sunday night for what will be a battle between two Italian icons.
With five Serie A fixtures across Sunday, we have taken a look at two of the most attractive Italian betting tips.
14:00 Udinese vs Empoli
While Udinese might have shown some real signs of a struggle on either side of Italy’s festive break, the Little Zebras have enjoyed somewhat of a boost since opening February. Coming from behind last weekend as they snatched a shock 1-1 stalemate away at Serie A leaders Napoli, Kosta Runjaic’s men have collected four points from their back-to-back appearances over the past fortnight. Claiming what was an action-packed 3-2 victory against Venezia earlier in the month, Sunday’s hosts open this weekend’s fixtures battling it out in the top-half of the table. Looking to collect just a second Serie A victory at the Bluenergy Stadium since the end of October, Udinese’s attacking talisman could have a leading role to play here. Making an immediate impact after arriving from Pisa last summer, Lorenzo Lucca has continued to attract plenty of European interest. Along with notching four goals in his last seven outings, the 24-year-old has also registered nine Serie A strikes this season.
Although Empoli might have clung to their Serie A status last season, Sunday’s guests have another real battle on their hands in 2025. At the heart of another relegation scrap, Roberto D’Aversa’s side open this weekend’s fixtures holding just a one-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone. Getting February underway with a routine 4-1 drumming away at Juventus, the Blues have collected just two points from any of their previous nine consecutive Serie A appearances. With their recent struggles highlighted by a 3-1 loss at home against Lecce on January 11th, Empoli have continued to gain a reputation for their glaring defensive issues. Signing off 2-024 with a 2-1 defeat against Genoa, the former Sampdoria manager has seen his downbeat squad ship 20 goals on their nine-match winless rut. Likewise, D’Aversa’s camp have also concede 11 goals in just their last four top-flight showdowns outside of Tuscany.
Udinese vs Empoli Betting Tip: Lorenzo Luca to score anytime @ 21/10 with Pribet
19:45 Juventus vs Inter Milan
While Inter Milan might have fallen to a shock 3-0 drumming at the hands of Fiorentina earlier in the month, Simone Inzaghi’s men claimed some immediate revenge last time out. Landing a 2-1 victory when they welcomed the Viola to the San Siro on Monday night, Sunday’s guests have suffered just a single Serie A defeat since way back on September 22nd. However, getting this weekend’s fixtures underway sat one-point adrift of title rivals Napoli, the defending champions will have plenty of pressure on their shoulders here. Storming their way to a Champions League top-eight finish last month, the former Lazio boss has seen his squad gain a real reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Along with signing off their Champions League group stage adventure with a 3-0 romp against Monaco on January 29th, Inter Milan have recorded 58 goals in their 24 Serie A appearances so far this season.
Although Juventus might have shown some extend inconsistencies since Thiago Motta’s arrival in Turin last summer, Sunday’s hosts have turned a recent corner. Getting their Champions League play-off adventure underway with a 2-1 victory against Dutch outfit PSV earlier in the month, the Old Lady have now won each of their previous three appearances across all competitions. In fact, this is the first time so far this season that Motta’s men have registered three consecutive victories. Getting February underway with a routine 4-1 romp at home against Empoli, the former Bologna boss will now be calling on his squad to find some crucial defensive steel. It should be noted, Juventus have recorded just a single Serie A clean sheet since November 23rd. With the two Italian icons playing out a sensational 4-4 stalemate when they met for their reverse Serie A meeting on October 27th, we are expecting what could be another thrilling affair.
Juventus vs Inter Milan Betting Tip: Both teams to score @ 19/20 with Luckster
Sunday’s Serie A Double
- Udinese vs Empoli – Lorenzo Luca to score anytime @ 21/10
- Juventus vs Inter Milan – Both teams to score @ 19/20
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