The new Serie A season kicks off with a bang as Empoli takes on Hellas Verona at Stadio Carlo Castellani on Saturday at 5.30pm.
Empoli, who finished in the league’s bottom seven last season, will be looking to start the campaign strong against Verona, who narrowly escaped relegation through a playoff.
Historically, matches between these two sides have been closely contested, often ending in a 1-1 draw. Our prediction for this clash: Empoli 1-1 Hellas Verona.
Meanwhile, Frosinone faces the defending champions Napoli in their first match of the season at 5.30pm on Saturday.
Frosinone, back in Italy’s top flight after a decade, will face a tough challenge against Napoli, who clinched the Scudetto last season after a long wait of 33 years.
Both teams had solid defensive records in their respective divisions last season, but Frosinone may find it difficult to maintain that level in the Serie A. Our prediction: Frosinone 0-2 Napoli.
In another exciting encounter, newly-promoted Genoa squares off against Fiorentina at Stadio Luigi Ferraris at 7.45pm on Saturday.
Genoa finished second in Serie B last season and will be eager to prove themselves in the top flight. Fiorentina, on the other hand, reached the Europa Conference League final and aim to build on their recent success. We expect a thrilling match that could end in a 1-1 draw.
Finally, Inter Milan resumes competitive action after their heartbreak in the Champions League final. They take on Monza at San Siro at 7.45pm on Saturday.
Inter aims to bounce back from an inconsistent previous season and make a strong start to the campaign.
Monza, a well-organized side with a settled squad, will provide tough opposition. However, we predict a victory for Inter Milan: Inter Milan 2-1 Monza.
Don’t miss these captivating Serie A matches as the new season unfolds!