Frank Christian
This weekend marks the thrilling finale of one of the most exciting Serie A seasons in recent memory, as the race for the Scudetto, Champions League spots, and relegation battles all intensify.
Napoli and Inter are neck and neck at the top, with just a point separating them. Napoli, managed by Antonio Conte, holds a slight edge but has hit a rough patch, drawing their last two matches. Thankfully for them, Lazio managed to secure a late draw at the San Siro, aiding their title ambitions.
Both Napoli and Inter will be in action simultaneously on Friday night, with everything at stake, including the possibility of a playoff for the title.
Atalanta has secured third place and guaranteed a spot in the Champions League, but the last qualification position remains contested. Juventus is currently in the lead for it, one point ahead of fifth-placed Roma and two ahead of sixth-placed Lazio. All three teams will play on Sunday, alongside Fiorentina, who might seize Lazio’s conference league spot if the results favor them.
In a dramatic turn of events, five teams still face the threat of relegation alongside Monza. Verona, Parma, Lecce, Empoli, and Venezia find themselves in precarious positions heading into the final Sunday.
This weekend promises unforgettable moments in Italian football, and we have all the insights, odds, and predictions you need.
Serie A Betting Insights and Predictions for Napoli and Inter
Here are the most recent odds and predictions for Serie A’s final match day. The odds listed are accurate at publication and may vary.
TITLE RACE:
Prediction: Both Napoli and Inter to secure victories, with Napoli crowned as champions.
Odds: 0.9/1 double available at Betfair
These odds reflect the strong likelihood that both teams will claim victory on the last day, which would see Napoli lifting the Scudetto for the fourth time, and for the second time in three seasons.
Inter (8/13 to win) faces a challenging match against Como (4/1), who have impressively secured 10th place since their return to Serie A after 21 years. After an unexpected twist last weekend, Conte will hope Cesc Fabregas, now coaching Como, can disrupt Inter’s plans this Friday.
Meanwhile, Conte’s current crew (1/6 to win) will enjoy robust support from the home crowd at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, while Cagliari (16/1) will be looking to spoil the celebrations as they have nothing significant to play for.
We anticipate Napoli’s triumph and suggest throwing in a bet on Scott McTominay to score (11/10 anytime) for added value, rounding off his impactful debut season in Serie A with a crucial role in the title outcome.
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Top Serie A Bets, Current Odds, and Overview for the Weekend
Juventus has faced challenges this season, but interim coach Igor Tudor has managed to stabilize the team after stepping in for Thiago Motta. A win against Venezia (8/15 with Paddy Power) is essential for securing fourth place and a Champions League position. Although they have struggled away from home under Tudor (three draws, one loss), they should be able to clinch a win here.
Claudio Ranieri will oversee his final match for Roma on Sunday, having lifted the team from relegation fears to European contention. With a remarkable one loss in 21 league games, they are favored to continue their success against Torino (8/15).
A defeat for Venezia against Juventus would send them down, while we predict Lecce will also be relegated following a loss at Lazio (6/10) and a draw between Empoli and Verona (9/4).
Serie A Accumulator for Matchday 38
Here are our top accumulator picks for Serie A this weekend, available via Betfair.
- Napoli to defeat Cagliari (1/6)
- Inter to win against Como (8/13)
- Juventus to conquer Venezia (4/7)
- Roma to prevail over Torino (4/7)
- Lazio to beat Lecce (8/13)
- Empoli vs. Verona to end in a draw (11/5)
POTENTIAL PAYOUT: 23.2/1 with Betfair
Serie A Matches Scheduled for This Weekend
- Napoli vs. Cagliari – Friday, May 23 (19:45 BST)
- Como vs. Inter – Friday, May 23 (19:45 BST)
- Bologna vs. Genoa – Saturday, May 24 (17:00 BST)
- Milan vs. Monza – Saturday, May 24 (19:45 BST)
- Venezia vs. Juventus – Sunday, May 25 (19:45 BST)
- Lazio vs. Lecce – Sunday, May 25 (19:45 BST)
- Torino vs. Roma – Sunday, May 25 (19:45 BST)
- Udinese vs. Fiorentina – Sunday, May 25 (19:45 BST)
- Atalanta vs. Parma – Sunday, May 25 (19:45 BST)
- Empoli vs. Verona – Sunday, May 25 (19:45 BST)
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