Pescara vs Chievo
Pescara’s persistence paid off as young Albanian striker Manaj scored late on to secure a vital point for his side away to Genoa, who ended the game with nine men. Chievo have had a very good start to their season however, as expected, stood little chance on their travels to Napoli as they were simply outplayed. The home side will fight hard and I reckon have enough to hold out for a draw.
Prediction 1-1
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Udinese vs Lazio
Udinese lost their third game of the season on their travels to Sassuolo while Lazio proved extremely efficient as they beat Empoli 2-0 at the Olimpico despite having far less possession then the visitors. This will be a close game which I predict will end in a draw.
Prediction – 1-1
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Empoli vs Juventus
With just four points to their name Empoli are in for a tough season and opponents don’t come any easier then reigning champions Juventus. The home side have been very poor to date and Juve will make easy work of them. No doubt an away win.
Prediction – 1-2
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Atalanta vs Napoli
Atalanta recorded just their second win of the season over newcomers Crotone as the Nerazzurri look to distance themselves from the bottom three as early as possible and avoid a relegation scrape come may. As predicted, Napoli made easy work of Chievo to remain in second place. Away win expected despite Napoli’s mid-week Champions League commitments.
Prediction – 1-2
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Bologna vs Genoa
Bologna rode their luck and left the San Siro with a vital point as Donadoni’s men did enough to frustrate a toothless Inter to remain 8th in the standings. Genoa lost their cool and had two players sent off in the space of 5 minutes as they eventually conceded late on and drop two crucial home points to minnows Pescara. I predict an entertaining game of football which will end in a draw.
Prediction 1-1
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Cagliari vs Crotone
Cagliari did not let a late Sampdoria goal deter them as the Sardinians marched straight back up the other end to score an even later winner to ensure three important points. Crotone have yet to win a single game this season after losing at home to Atalanta, with the newcomers already looking like relegation favorites. Home win expected.
Prediction 2-1
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Sampdoria vs Palermo
Despite equalising in the 86th minute Sampdoria lacked the concentration to see the game off and conceded just two minutes later to lose out to Cagliari. Palermo fought like dogs to keep mighty Juve at bay only to concede a silly own goal half way through the second half to end the game empty handed. Just one point separates these two sides, who lie in the bottom half of the table, hence why I am going for a draw.
Prediction 1-1
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Milan vs Sassuolo
Milan achieved another positive result by holding out for a draw in Florence as Montella looks to settle his side this season so that they can qualify for European football next season. Sassuolo finally got back to winning ways after a poor run of form as a lone Defrel goal was enough to beat Udinese. I am backing the Rossoneri to win this.
Prediction 2-1
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Torino vs Fiorentina
Torino shocked Roma in Turin as Falque came back to haunt his old club to score a vital brace as the game ended 3-1. Fiorentina missed a first half penalty and had to settle for a point as Milan fought back and held La Viola to a draw. I predict a close game and am betting that Mihajlovic’s side to hold out for a draw.
Prediction 1-1
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Roma vs Inter
Roma are already five points adrift of league leaders Juventus as it seems as though Roma are in for another frustrating season. Inter were also frustrated by a stubborn Bologna side as they conceded a silly first half goal and failed to win what should have been three easy points in Milan. I am backing a home win here.
Prediction – 2-1
