24-01-2008 Serie A Betting - Matchday 20 Preview

Though we haven’t even reached the halfway stage in Italy’s Serie A, Inter Milan are long odds-on favourites to retain the Scudetto. Roberto Mancini’s side are seven points clear of Roma, and yet to be beaten. If a one-sided title race is something of a turn-off, at least Asian Handicaps can keep bettors interested. Check out PinnacleSports.com leaders in the field, offering up to 60% better Serie A betting odds.

Showing the traits of true champions, Inter Milan seemingly never know when they are beaten. Last weekend the Nerazzurri came closest to losing their unbeaten Serie A record, trailing Parma 2-1 at home until the 88th minute. Step up their leading goal-scorer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, with two goals in two minutes, and the score was turned on its head – admittedly with more than a little help from the referee. They stuttered again in midweek drawing their midweek Coppa Italia game at the San Siro drawing with Juve 2-2, though many big names were rested. Inter will need to be at full strength and maximum focus visiting Udinese this Sunday.

The Little Zebras have lost just once in their last nine home games, but that was last weekend against Milan’s other Serie A side. Looking to consolidate a top five position, Udinese would consider avoiding defeat against Inter a great result, and they have managed a drew in each of the last four meetings. The current champions have been boosted by the return of captain, Patrick Viera, after several months on the sidelines, though he may take some time to get back to his best. PinnacleSports.com make Inter Milan favourites 1.820 (-0.5)* with Udinese 2.120 (+0.5)*.

Roma Trying to Keep Pressure on Runaway Leaders

Going into the weekend of Serie A fixtures, Roma remain seven points behind leaders Inter Milan, having played the same number of games. It may seem unthinkable, but should Inter lose their unbeaten record, what at present looks like a sizeable lead could quickly shrink, and Roma’s coach, Luciano Spalletti, must be urging his players to maintain this positive outlook. Inter have recently shown signs of vulnerability, which will encourage the Giallorossi, and all they must do is to keep winning, and hope their rivals slip up.

The only home defeat Roma have suffered was at the hands of Inter, so with captain, Francesco Totti, firing on all cylinders, they should at least be fancied to overcome Palermo this weekend. The Sicilians have lost three on the bounce, and are without a win in five games, so this isn’t a great time for them to be visiting the Stadio Olimpico. Roma have won the last three meetings by an 8-1 aggregate score-line and PinnacleSports.com make them favourites. Roma 2.05 (-1 & -1.5)* with Palermo 1.877 (+1 & +1.5)*.

*All odds subject to change.

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