Serie A is taking a well-deserved winter break from January 6 through January 21. Until that time we have three more rounds to go, and the battle for the title is getting more and more intense with the top three teams in the standings separated by just 2 points and with AS Roma in 4th place having a game in hand, sitting just 4 points behind leaders Napoli. Let’s break down the most interesting matches of the round and find the best value bets from BMR’s green-listed bookmakers.
Napoli vs. Sampdoria
After losing 0-1 against Juventus and being held to a goalless draw by Fiorentina, Napoli bounced back and did well to win their away match 3-1 against Torino to regain the top position in the standings. Incredible, but after 6 home wins in row and a great start to their 2017/18 campaign, Sampdoria have won just 1 point in their last 4 Serie A fixtures struggling to find the back of the net and looking very shaky in their defense. Despite their lack of form, they continue to sit 6th in the standings with Atalanta and AC Milan breathing down their neck. The hosts have lost just 1 game all season (0-1 vs. Juventus), having the best home defense with just 4 goals conceded in 9 matches. This match should be totally dominated by Napoli. Best pick for the match: Napoli to win and over 2.5 goals in the match at 1.7 with Coral.
Sassuolo vs. Inter
Last round victory 1-0 away at Sampdoria was crucial for Sassuolo as they are sitting just three points above the danger zone. Despite dominating the match having 26 goal attempts, Inter saw their 16-game unbeaten run in the Italian top-flight league come an end when they lost 1-3 home against Udinese, losing their leading position in the standings. They will be very determined to come back to winning ways when they will travel to play Sassuolo. Sassuolo have the 2nd worst attack in the league after Benevento with just 11 goals scored in 17 games. Inter’s star Mauro Icardi is leading the Serie A top scorer chart with 17 goals scored in 17 rounds. This match should be played in one direction with Inter destroying the home side and maintain the pressure on the top spots Napoli and Juventus. Best pick for the match: Inter to win at 1.73 with Betfair.
AC Milan vs. Atalanta
AC Milan’s crisis is getting deeper as they were trashed 3-0 by a poor Hellas Verona side. Despite spending over 230 million euros in the summer transfer period singing a lot of skillful players, Gattuso’s men find themselves 18 points behind leaders Napoli with UEFA monitoring the club’s financial activities. AC Milan and Atalanta are equal on points being separated just by the goals difference. Atalanta are enjoying an amazing Europa League campaign qualifying from the 1st place being in the same groups with big names like Lyon and Everton. Now that the group stage is finished, Atalanta are 100% focused on their domestic matches being unbeaten in their last 4 fixtures. They will enter this match full of confidence and determined to pull off the upset, trying to take advantage of AC Milan’s huge problems. AC Milan will be without one of their key players, Suso, red carded against Verona last weekend. Best pick for the match: Atalanta to win with DNB (Draw No Bet) at 2.08 with Unibet.
Extra Pick: Spal vs. Torino – Torino to win at 2.05 with Betfair.
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