Serie A Picks — Predictions for Matchday 36 (May 9-12)
The finishing line is in sight in Italy’s Serie A, and there will be important points up for grabs at...

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The finishing line is in sight in Italy’s Serie A, and there will be important points up for grabs at both ends of the league standings this weekend. You can find our picks for every fixture on matchday 36 here.
Serie A Picks
AC Milan vs. Bologna
An early taste of next week’s Coppa Italia final is set for Friday. AC Milan’s 13-game unbeaten sequence against Bologna ended earlier this season, and they have drawn two of their last three home matches against their opponents.
However, Milan have bounced back to form in recent weeks after winning each of their last two.
Pick
AC Milan (+136)
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Como vs. Cagliari
Como have a 100% record against Cagliari in home matches, winning all three of the Serie A showdowns. The hosts have also won each of their last five fixtures, and have allowed just one goal.
That form could be important, especially considering that Cagliari have lost three of their last four.
Pick
Como (-132)
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Lazio vs. Juventus
Lazio have won their last two home matches against Juventus, but they haven’t won three on the bounce against the Old Lady since 1956. The home side have drawn their last five home matches.
Draws have been a common trend for Juventus this season, meaning that a tie could be a worthwhile betting angle on Saturday.
Pick
The Draw (+218)
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Empoli vs. Parma
Draws have been played out in four of the last six meetings between Empoli and Parma. The hosts are without a win in Serie A since December, and they have won just once at home this season.
The fact that Parma have drawn six of their last eight is also a hard trend to overlook.
Pick
The Draw (+240)
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Verona vs. Lecce
Lecce ended a nine-game winless sequence against Verona in the reverse fixture this season. However, the visitors have failed to win in nine previous away matches against Verona.
But, Verona have lost and failed to score in their last three. However, the home win could be a preferred outcome on Sunday, as Lecce are winless in their last 12.
Pick
Verona (+119)
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Torino vs. Inter Milan
Champions League finalists Inter Milan must bounce back to winning ways domestically on Sunday. The trends favor their chances, as they have won ten of their last eleven against Torino.
That head-to-head dominance could be hard to overlook, as Inter bid to keep their title defense on track.
Pick
Inter Milan (-182)
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Napoli vs. Genoa
Napoli have suffered just two defeats in their last 28 league matches against Genoa. The hosts have won their last four Serie A matches, keeping clean sheets in all matches during that period.
Genoa have lost their previous three matches, and the writing could be on the wall for a fourth straight defeat on Sunday.
Pick
Napoli (-330)
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Venezia vs. Fiorentina
Fiorentina have failed to win in five of their last eight league matches against Venezia. The visitors have suffered defeats in six of their last ten away matches, which is a major concern this weekend.
Therefore, we could take a chance on Venezia claiming maximum points on Monday.
Pick
Venezia (+204)
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Atalanta vs. Roma
Roma’s form has put them on the cusp of achieving a Champions League finish this season. However, the Italian side have suffered defeats in four of their last five away matches against Atalanta.
Despite that, Roma have won 1-0 more frequently than any other team in Europe this season, and that could be a likely outcome on Monday.
Pick
Roma (+280)
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