As the 2024-25 Serie A goes well with their games and marks thrilling matches for fans, every football follower waits for upcoming Matchdays. The previous Matchday 16 games of this season brought heavy excitement and unexpected twists, which made it enjoyable for fans. After successfully claiming the first position, Atalanta performed better in each game without any flaws. They won a 0-1 game against Cagliari on Matchday 16. Standing in the title race, Inter Milan showed extraordinary performance in their game against Lazio and claimed a 0-6 dominating victory. It raises their odds of winning the championship this season. Given their usual gameplay, Napoli won against Udinese to stay in the top four position. Unexpectedly, Fiorentina faced the defeat against Bologna but still held on to their fourth position. The highly expected game of Juventus ended up disappointing as they finished in a 2-2 tie against Venezia.
The highly anticipated 2024-25 Serie A season is entering Matchday 17 with high stakes in every game. Teams are raring for a strong comeback to regain momentum in the standings. AC Milan plans to prove their potential with the upcoming match against Verona. After their previous tie, Juventus determined to secure their victory over Monza in the upcoming game and reclaim their strength to move forward. Fans believe that Fiorentina will win the game against the Udinese and settle their previous loss. Inter Milan is excited to make another dominating victory in the upcoming matchday game with Como and make their way to the top. Finally, Atalanta is ready to face Empoli in the upcoming match to secure their peak position from rivals. With the race entering the heated phase, teams are expected to perform a high-octane action and pivotal moments in this upcoming Matchday 17 that has the potential to reshape the order in standing. Serie A fans are excited to witness the great clash of their favorite teams. Check our website and stay updated to find more interesting details about your favorite sports.
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Prediction
Verona vs AC Milan
In this 2024-25 Serie A, Verona and AC Milan are ready to play their Matchday 17 game on December 20, 2024, at Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi (Verona).
Standings:
- AC Milan – 8th Position with 23 Points.
- Verona – 17th Position with 15 Points.
Verona is one point away from entering the relegation position. After continuous losing games, Verona finally snapped their chain of defeat in the previous game against Parma. After a tough battle, Verona claimed a 2-3 win over their opponent. This sparks fans to expect another winning battle from Verona in the upcoming game.
AC Milan is a formidable team in Serie A but struggles to overcome the middle order with its unstable win record. In its past five games, AC Milan has given a strong performance against opponents of the Champions League, Coppa Italia, and Serie A. While their previous game ended in a tie, AC Milan is determined to win the upcoming game with Verona to raise its standing.
Torino vs Bologna
Torino and Bologna are preparing to play their Matchday 17 game of Serie A on December 21, 2024, at Stadio Olimpico di Torino (Turin).
Standings:
- Bologna – 7th Position with 25 Points.
- Torino – 11th Position with 19 Points.
After witnessing a strong performance from Torino in the previous game against Empoli, fans believe their comeback in upcoming matchday games. Che Adams made an excellent strike with Nikola Vlasic’s assists in the match with Empoli. This goal made Torino win the game and determined to make a second victory game in the upcoming match with Bologna.
Bologna is one of the formidable teams in Serie A but struggles to enter the top five due to inconsistent win results. Now, they stand in seventh position with a record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses in 15 games. They have a higher chance of winning the upcoming game against Torino and increasing their lead to beat Juventus in the standings.
Genoa vs Napoli
With higher expectations among fans, Genoa and Napoli clash of Matchday 17 in 2024-25 Serie A will be played on December 21, 2024, at Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Genoa).
Standings:
- Genoa – 13th Position with 16 Points.
- Napoli – 2nd Position with 35 Points.
Genoa was underwhelming in their past five games, with 1 win and 4 draws; this leisure performance led them to stay in the middle order from moving forward. Every upcoming matchday game is vital for Genoa to reach the top four positions. If they fail to claim victory against an opponent, Genoa has the possibility of falling into a relegation position. Due to this, fans place some pressure on the team to improve their gameplay in upcoming games and be away from their lenient performance. In this upcoming game against Napoli, fans expect intense gameplay from Genoa to secure their goal.
On the other hand, Napoli is preparing to secure their second consecutive win in the upcoming game against Genoa, as Lazio snapped the previous win streak. While the game was a tough battle against each other, Isaksen’s goal for Lazio made Napoli face failure. But without holding back, they performed strongly against Udinese in their previous game. With the score of 1-3, Napoli won the match against their opponent. Romelu Lukaku and Frank Anguissa are the key players to lead their team towards victory. Comparing both teams, Napoli holds a higher advantage in winning the upcoming game against Genoa.
Lecce vs Lazio
In the 2024-25 Serie A Matchday game, Lecce is ready to face Lazio on December 21, 2024, at Stadio Via del Mare (Lecce).
Standings:
- Lazio – 5th Position with 31 Points.
- Lecce – 14th Position with 16 Points.
Losing the crown, Lazio is struggling to reach back to their peak position and facing continuous tough games. In the past five matches, including the Serie A, Europa League, and Coppa Italia, Lazio has 3 wins and 2 losses. However, they face an unstable win record in Serie A to reclaim their first position.
As for Lecce, they are struggling to move up and stand 14th with a record of 4 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses in 16 matches. While standing low with similar scores to Genoa and Roma, Lecce can move forward by winning their upcoming game without losing. But comparing both teams’ performance and stats, Lazio holds higher odds of winning the upcoming game.
AS Roma vs Parma
AS Roma and Parma are scheduled to play their 2024-25 Serie A game on December 22, 2024, at Stadio Olimpico (Rome).
Standings:
- AS Roma – 12th Position with 16 Points.
- Parma – 15th Position with 15 Points.
Parma is a middle-order position holding team with an unstable win ratio in Serie A games. After their high-scoring win against Lazio, Parma failed to keep momentum and extend their win streak. With the aim of snapping two consecutive losing games, Parma is ready to play against AS Roma in this Serie A game.
Even with slightly tough matches in the path, AS Roma manages to overcome them with their determined performance against opponents. In their games in the Europa League, Serie A, and Coppa Italia, AS Roma has shown strong gameplay and won in recent matches. This raises their odds of winning the upcoming Serie A game with Parma.
Venezia vs Cagliari
Both relegation-holding teams are preparing for the Matchday 17 battle. Venezia and Cagliari are ready to play their Serie A game on December 22, 2024, at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo (Venice).
Standings:
- Venezia – 20th Position with 10 Points.
- Cagliari – 18th Position with 14 Points.
Venezia is facing a tough situation in their Serie A games and huge pressure to overcome the relegation position. But with their underwhelming performance, Venezia is the least-performing team and holds the bottom position with a low point. Fans expect them to change the tides in upcoming matches.
On the other hand, Cagliari stands for one point difference: moving away from their position and expecting a victory in the upcoming match with Venezia. Cagliari is also determined to snap its three-straight losing game streak. Considering both teams’ recent form, either the game will favor Venezia’s triumph or end in a tie.
Atalanta vs Empoli
This Serie A game is highly anticipated on Matchday 17. Atalanta and Empoli will play their game on December 22, 2024, at Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo).
Standings:
- Atalanta – 1st Position with 37 Points.
- Empoli – 10th Position with 19 Points.
Atalanta became the top-performing team in this 2024-25 Serie A season after claiming the top position with their constant outstanding gameplay against opponents. After their last losing game with Como, Atalanta prepared to make a solid game in upcoming matches. Succeeding, Atalanta now holds a straight win streak in their bag. Holding the long-standing win streak makes fans expect greater performance from Atalanta in upcoming matches. Along with the Serie A games, Atalanta never fazed their focus on the Champions League and Coppa Italia.
Empoli is also known to be one of the formidable teams in Serie A, but their recent games this season are giving average results. Empoli holds the tenth position with a record of 4 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses in their 16 matches. Even in the past five games in Serie A, Empoli secured only one win match. This unstable record led them to fall from moving forward in standing. Fans expect key players like Sebastiano Esposito and Liberato Cacace to lead the team toward victory as they did against Verona. While their previous match ended in a loss, fans believe in their comeback, but Atalanta holds higher odds of winning the game.
Monza vs Juventus
Monza and Juventus are ready to play their Matchday 17 Serie A game at Brianteo (Monza) on December 22, 2024.
Standings:
- Monza – 19th Position with 10 Points.
- Juventus – 6th Position with 28 Points.
This season, Juventus is the only team in Serie A to have no loss in their 16 games. Juventus stands in sixth position with a record of 6 wins and 10 draws. Fans are happy to have their favorite game to move without facing any losses, but they are still expected to claim the first position by winning the upcoming matchday games.
In contrast, Monza is the second-losing team this season and is in 19th place. While standing above Venezia, Monza is still facing the trouble of being in a relegation position. Fans are hoping for their comeback in the upcoming game so they can move forward without facing any more losses against their opponents. Comparing the performances, Juventus will claim victory in this game.
Fiorentina vs Udinese
After their previous game loss, Fiorentina prepared to dominate the upcoming match against Udinese on December 23, 2024, at Stadio Artemio Franchi (Florence).
Standings:
- Fiorentina – 4th Position with 31 Points.
- Udinese – 9th Position with 20 Points.
Udinese is a formidable team in Serie A but still struggles to move to the top-five positions in the standings. With their constant battle, Udinese holds 6 victories, 2 draws, and 8 losses in 16 matches. While they focus only on Serie A, fans believe the game continuously improves without staggering pressure. In the past five games, the Udinese have held a higher ratio of losses than victory, making things go the opposite of how they had prepared. Still, the odds of Udinese turning the tides stand to make fans place faith in their favorite team. Supporting it, Florian Thauvin planned to lead his team in a tough situation.
Fiorentina is a leading team in 2024-25 Serie A, with strong performance in their 16 games. Fiorentina stands in fourth position with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses. Like the Serie A games, Fiorentina focuses better on other leagues like Conference League and Coppa Italia. While they stayed better in Serie A, the previous match against Bologna was poor as Fiorentina failed to secure victory by ending up in a scoreless defeat. After intense pressure, fans expect the next game against Udinese will be different for Fiorentina and claim the win with flawless gameplay.
Inter Milan vs Como
In this 2024-25 Serie A, Inter Milan and Como prepared to play their Matchday 17 game on December 23, 2024, at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) (Milan).
Standings:
- Inter Milan – 3rd Position with 34 Points.
- Como – 16th Position with 15 Points.
While facing continuous challenging games to secure a clear victory against opponents, Como succeeded in the previous match against AS Roma. After 3 draws and 1 loss in past games, Como secured a clear win game with a score of 2-0. It made fans look forward to the upcoming match against formidable opponent Inter Milan. After twelve years, Inter Milan and Como prepared to play a head-to-head battle. Fans eagerly wait for this game in this 2024-25 Serie A.
In contrast, Inter Milan moved each step above and climbed towards the top position in a steady phase. And fans are expecting a great clash between Atalanta and Inter Milan for the first position ruler. Even while facing a loss against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, Inter Milan never got back on their step and won the following Serie A game against Lazio. Also, Inter Milan showed its strength by winning the game with a dominating performance of 0-6, which made it one of the top-performing teams to claim this season’s championship. Comparing both teams’ stats and lineups, Inter Milan holds a higher chance to win this game.