Before the round - trends on Italy Serie A (18-19/12/2021)

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The rivalry between AC Milan and Inter (Milano) for the first spot is getting even more intense as The Nerazzurri currently occupy the first spot with a fragile lead of 1 point. Atalanta Bergamo and SSC Napoli aren’t far behind, which makes the race for the Scudetto quite intriguing.

Bologna FC - Juventus FC

Inconsistent Bologna FC host Juventus FC at their Stadio Renato Dall'Ara this Saturday.

The home side are showing mixed results recently, registering 3 wins and 3 defeats in their last 6 matches. Juventus FC also aren’t performing that solidly lately and need to improve their form if they want a place in the European tournaments.

• Bologna FC have suffered 10 losses in a row in their clashes with Juventus FC (Serie A).
• Juventus FC are undefeated against Bologna FC in 18 consecutive matches in the league.
• Bologna FC have defeated Juventus FC in just 1 of their last 34 meetings in Serie A.
• Juventus FC have managed to win their last 10 games against Bologna FC in Serie A.
• Prediction: Juventus FC @ 1.89

Cagliari Calcio - Udinese Calcio

Udinese Calcio travel to face another struggling opponent from the lower part of the table this weekend.

Cagliari Calcio are winless in their 6 most recent matches and will do their best to put an end to their drought. The away side have achieved just 1 win during that period and by far aren’t showing the results they might have expected.

• Both teams scored in all of Cagliari Calcio's last 6 home games in Serie A,
• Udinese Calcio have managed just 3 wins in their last 22 league games.
• In each of their last 10 home Serie A matches, Cagliari Calcio have allowed 1 or more goals.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Udinese Calcio's last 3 away league games.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.96

Spezia Calcio - Empoli FC

Relegation threatened Spezia Calcio welcome Empoli FC at their Stadio Alberto Picco this Sunday.

The Little Eagles have lost 4 of their previous 6 encounters and are just 2 points above the relegation zone. Empoli FC are showing a lot better results and will be aiming for a place in top 6 this season.

• In their 25 most recent matches of Serie A, Spezia Calcio have achieved just 4 wins.
• Empoli FC are unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 Serie A games.
• Spezia Calcio have conceded 2.24 goals on average in their games (Serie A).
• Empoli FC are conceding an average of 1.71 goals in Serie A matches.
• Prediction: Empoli FC @ 2.88

Torino FC - Hellas Verona

Two evenly matched sides face each other this weekend, when Torino FC host Hellas Verona at their Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.

Only 1 point separates the two teams which predicts an exciting clash between them. Torino FC are enjoying good results at home and will be striving to continue their solid performance this Sunday evening, although Hellas Verona will surely give them a run for their money.

• Torino FC haven't lost in 7 of their last 8 home matches in Serie A.
• In their 12 most recent away matches of Serie A, Hellas Verona have achieved just 1 win.
• The team of Torino FC managed a run of 5 home Serie A games in which they have scored at least 2 goals.
• Both teams scored in all of Hellas Verona's last 7 away games in Serie A.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.06