With all the top teams getting so close to each other on the standings of the Serie A, things are simply getting to what we would argue to be the most interesting point in the season, and we are eager for this Matchday 28 to begin.
With only a few matchdays left, Inter have a single-point lead over Napoli, with Atalanta not far behind. Juventus is back to being a threat to every other top team, as they have racked up another winning streak, and it seems like they are not slowing down soon.
The top teams need to push their pace forward, or they will be in trouble with Juventus, who are trying to retake the lead they used to have at the start of the season. The fact that they have only lost once in all their encounters puts every other team on their toes.
The bottom of the board seems to be set as well, as Monza and Venezia are having a ton of trouble climbing up, but Empoli still has a chance to crawl out and leave another team in their spot, so things are quite interesting on both sides.
Now, as we approach the 28th matchday of an interesting Italian Serie A season, we need to dive into some of the matches that we consider the most interesting to watch this weekend.
Serie A Weekly Picks Betting Odds
| Inter 1.155 | Monza 21 | Draw Offs: 9.7 |
| Napoli 1.667 | Fiorentina 5.64 | Draw Offs: 4.195 |
| Juventus 2.516 | Atalanta 3.145 | Draw Offs: 3.33 |
| Lazio 1.771 | Udinese 5.12 | Draw Offs: 3.915 |
Serie A Matchday 28:Â Inter vs. Monza
| When? | Saturday, March 8th at 2:45 PM ET, 1:45 PM CST, 12:45 PM MT, and 11:45 AM PT |
| Where? | San Siro |
| Where can I watch it? | ESPN |
Right now, the Nerazzurri are leading the chase for their 38th Scudetto, but boss Simone Inzaghi must warn his men against complacency, especially now as the scoreboard is tight on the top.
Federico Dimarco has joined the likes of Yann Sommer, Nicola Zalewski, and Matteo Darmian in the recovery room, with Benjamin Pavard likely to step up.
On the other hand, Monza are stuck at the bottom of the table with only 14 points on their account. The Biancorossi failed to impress in a 2-0 loss to Torino, and given their defeat to Inter in their last meeting in Milano, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise in this clash.
Inter vs. Monza Betting Pick: Inter
Serie A Matchday 28: Napoli vs. Fiorentina
| When? | Sunday, March 9th at 9:00 AM ET, 8:00 AM CST, 7:00 AM MT, and 6:00 AM PT |
| Where? | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| Where can I watch it? | ESPN |
The Neapolitans have been struggling to find their best form of late, and no doubt, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia’s departure had a big impact on the team’s performances.
In his absence, fellow winger Matteo Politano has been playing an important role in Antonio Conte’s team, but the Partenopei need to improve their offense if they are to regain Scudetto, as their winless streak has been long enough.
David Neres and Pasquale Mazzocchi remain in the recovery room, while Philip Billing should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Inter.
Fiorentina, though, has been struggling on the travels of late, which is probably the main reason why we will be siding with the hosts to end their dry spell.
Napoli vs. Fiorentina Betting Pick: Napoli
Serie A Matchday 28: Juventus vs. Atalanta
| When? | Sunday, March 9th at 2:45 PM ET, 1:45 AM CST, 12:45 AM MT, and 11:45 AM PT |
| Where? | Allianz Stadium |
| Where can I watch it? | ESPN |
The third and fourth-placed teams come into this match to face off and we expect all the fans to be as excited as we are.
Juventus will be hosting, and the team is firing on all cylinders. They are now back on track, with 13 wins, 13 draws, and only a single loss as they make their way to the top.
Atalanta is also doing pretty decently, having no losses in their recent matches. However, it seems like they will face an opponent at their full potential, which might result in their first loss in a while.
We expect a home victory in this clash.
Juventus vs. Atalanta Betting Pick: Juventus
Serie A Matchday 28: Lazio vs. Udinese
| When? | Monday, March 10th at 2:45 PM ET, 1:45 PM CST, 12:45 PM MT, and 11:45 AM PT |
| Where? | Stadio Olimpico |
| Where can I watch it? | ESPN |
Lazio is looking good after their recent victory, racking up 15 wins, five draws, and seven losses. Their crowd is ready to cheer them all day long as they continue to keep their unbeaten streak.
Udinese are also on a good three-match winning streak, but they haven’t faced any of the strongest teams in quite a bit, so we are expecting Lazio to be the one with the upper hand once both teams clash on the field.
Expect a tight match. We believe that a draw is not a bad pick here due to both teams’ momentum, but we think that the hosts will be able to keep the three points at home.
Lazio vs. Udinese Betting Pick: Lazio
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