The matchday 13 of the Serie A is here and comes with a strong dish, the Derby d’Italia. After a great battle at the top of the table in the early season, Inter and Juventus separated from the rest, turning the matter into a two-horse race. However, now they face with the dire need to win, or at least not lose, as a defeat could greatly turn the tides in favor of the victorious side.
They carry a 6-point lead over the rest, so whatever is the development, we won’t be having a new team entering the top two.
With the most exciting match coming our way, it is time to look deep into what should be unfolding by the end of this week.
When:
Sunday, November 26th at 2:45 pm ET in the Allianz Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Juventus +230
Inter +125
Draw Offs:
+230
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Why Bet on Juventus?
Juventus comes in with 9 wins, 2 draws, and a single loss, and they come from a nice 5-match win streak, which keeps them on great momentum.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side keeps its effective, although uninspired, approach this season. Helped by the absence of European football, the team seems to have a great chance of putting their hands on the Scudetto again.
Several Juve players are trying to get fit in time to play a role against Inter. Brazilian defender Alex Sandro looks to have shaken off a muscle problem and should take a place on the bench. Meanwhile, Weston McKennie and Fabio Miretti are working to recover and should start.
Why Bet on Inter?
Inter is the current leader of the Serie A, with 10 wins, a draw, and a single loss, and they come in from a four-straight win streak, showing that they are in great form as they visit their opponents.
The Nerazzurri have been the best side in Italy this season, largely thanks to the form of strikers Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. The duo has scored 19 times between them in all competitions, while the Frenchman has greatly assimilated his role as a second striker and accumulated 5 assists. Also remarkable is the rise of level from Denzel Dumfries, as the criticized Dutch wing-back has made a terrific association in attack with the two aforementioned forwards.
The major fresh absentee for Inter ahead of the Derby d’Italia is Alessandro Bastoni, with the Italian center-back facing a short spell on the sidelines. Simone Inzaghi is expected to use the experienced trio of Matteo Darmian, Stefan de Vrij, and Francesco Acerbi at the back, as Benjamin Pavard is also out injured.
Final Betting Analysis: Juventus vs. Inter
Inter have scored ten goals more than Juventus in Serie A and are in better health right now in terms of player availability, so the onus is on them to do the attacking even if they are the away team. Also of note is that Juve shows no shame pulling back as locals, considering that they rely heavily on intelligent counter-attacks.
With the form Lautaro Martinez is showing, it’s hard to bet against him scoring a goal to give Inter a lead, but we expect them to relinquish that lead, resulting in a fought 1-1 draw.
Pick a draw on the Moneyline odds. For example, if you put $100 on a tie at +230, you’ll see a $230 win with a total payout of $330.