Italian Football : European & International Football

Serie A Preview: League leaders to be held to a draw

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:55:51 +0000

Dave Farrar previews three of this weekend's Serie A games, and he predicts goals in Catania, a victory for Udinese, and league leaders Juventus to drop points in Bologna.

Siena v Napoli: No first-leg lead for silverware hungry visitors

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:02:09 +0000

Michael Lintorn has been unimpressed by Napoli in recent weeks, causing him to predict that they won't be victorious in the away leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final...

Serie A Betting: Are you backing Juventus or Milan?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:41:35 +0000

Can Juventus become only the third side in Serie A history to go unbetean over the course of the season? Can Milan make the most of their home against their rivals later this month? Matthew Walton crunches the numbers as per usual...

AC Milan v Juventus: Lack of goals as top two clash in the cup

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:46:27 +0000

Even with Zlatan Ibrahimovic eligible, Michael Lintorn sees AC Milan's big-match issues continuing against Juventus in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final...

Serie A Betting: Caution advised as weather wreaks havoc

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:52:05 +0000

With Siberian winds sweeping across Italy this weekend, Dave Farrar urges bettors to keep a close eye on the weather. Changing conditions could have a dramatic effect on outcomes in Serie A...

Serie A Betting: AC Milan slip to keep snowed-off Juventus top

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:09:47 +0000

Leaders Juventus have replaced champions AC Milan as Serie A favourites despite not playing, after the Rossoneri's fourth loss of the season at Lazio...

European Transfer News: Motta, Muntari and Krasic on the move

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:59:58 +0000

Talk that AC Milan are still scrambling for a way to sign Carlos Tevez perseveres, however while that move remains highly unlikely, there has been plenty of action in Milan on deadline day...

Serie A Betting: Tricky travelling tests for Juventus and AC Milan

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:07 +0000

Italy's top two Juventus and AC Milan will both see potential for their rivals to slip up in midweek, with Lazio and Inter among those hoping to take advantage...

Serie A Betting: Bottom two to leak goals for Inter and Palermo

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:46:08 +0000

Dave Farrar foresees a good weekend for aiming high in the over/under markets in Italy, spotting big prices in Inter and Palermo's games, and tells us all about the latest dance trend gripping European football...

Coppa Italia Betting: Inter's form to continue away to Napoli

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:16:28 +0000

Coppa Italia quarter-final week features three north-versus-south showdowns between top-seven sides, spread over three days. Michael Lintorn ponders each of them...

Serie A Betting: Goals likely at both ends in Bologna v Parma

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:12:07 +0000

With sharp attacks and dodgy defences on display, Bolgna and Parma should produce more than three goals, says Dave Farrar. Meanwhile, a new signing can freshen up Juventus as they aim for three points on the road...

Serie A Betting: Mr Fix-it Ranieri is working his magic at Inter

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:05:15 +0000

The match itself didn't quite live up to the hype but one-time [70.0] outsiders Inter's 1-0 Milan derby win has made this year's scudetto battle even more open...

The Big Match Tactical View: Milan v Inter

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:45:00 +0000

With both sides in great form, the Derby della Madonnina, or Milan Derby, should be a tremendous match. Michael Cox looks at the tactical possibilities.

Serie A Betting: Goals and cards expected in Milan derby

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:13:14 +0000

A resurgent Inter Milan side go in search of a sixth straight league win in Sunday's Milan derby but Dave Farrar believes goals will be the order of the day, with a red card thrown in too.

European Transfer News: Paris St-Germain launch bid for Pato

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:38:58 +0000

After a fortnight of speculation, it is being reported in Italy and France that Paris St-Germain have finally made an offer for AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato...