
Here we go again! The 2020/21 Serie A football season gets underway on Saturday evening. The big question is, is there anybody to stop Juventus' domination? The Old Lady will be vying for a record 10th consecutive Scudetto. Inter Milan, Atalanta and Lazio prevailed as serious title-contenders but struggled to maintain consistency. Nonetheless, 38 rounds await and only time will tell if anyone can stop Italy’s black and white army. Let’s get to this weekend’s fixtures!
Saturday 19 September
Draw 26/10
Torino 29/10
(18:00)
The last four seasons have been average at best for Fiorentina. They have strengthened this transfer window with Alfred Duncan, Pol Lirola, Christian Kouame and Giacomo Bonaventura. The Viola managed just five wins from 19 games at home last term and that’s something that desperately needs to improve starting Saturday. Torino – much like their opponents – blow hot and called throughout the season. With four wins on the road last season, they too, will be looking for a strong and bright start to the new season. However, Fiorentina ended the 2019/20 season on a positive note and looked excellent in pre-season too. Back the hosts to capitalize on home advantage.
Hellas Verona 9/4
Draw 49/20
Roma 23/20
(21:45)
Sunday 20 September
Parma 36/10
Draw 3/1
Napoli 13/20
(12:30
Genoa 9/10
Draw 51/20
Crotone 29/10
(15:00)
In one of the least exciting matchups, Genoa and newly-promoted Crotone will go toe-to-toe. The hosts ended their Serie A campaign last season four points above the drop in 17th place. Crotone claimed second place in Serie B but finished 18 points off the eventual winners, Benevento. The last three meetings between these sides have produced three goals. To sum it up, this is the complete opposite of a goal fest. Get on the Totals: Under 2.5 Goals market at 17/20.
Sassuolo 1/1
Draw 28/10
Cagliari 24/10
(18:00)
Juventus 1/4
Draw 47/10
Sampdoria 17/2
(20:45)
Monday 20 September
AC Milan 11/20
Draw 34/10
Bologna 17/4
(20:45)
We round off gameweek one at the San Siro with AC Milan playing host to Bologna. The Rossoneri showed glimpses of their old selves as they grinded their way to sixth place last season. There is not much to write home about when it comes to their opponents. AC Milan have won eight of the last nine meetings against Bologna and should add to that. The home win should be added to all multiples.
TREBLE @ 33/10
Hellas Verona vs Roma BTTS 13/20
Juventus (-1) Handicap 7/10
AC Milan Win 11/20
Juventus (-1) Handicap 7/10
AC Milan Win 11/20
Written by Aaron Crowie