With the start of the 2019/20 Serie A less than two weeks off, when Parma continue reigning champions Juventus on August 24, betters are considering which groups have the chances of lifting the coveted Scudetto.
Will title-holders Juventus confirm their superiority over other traditional components such as Inter Milan and AC Milan and assert an unprecedented ninth name? Or could Napoli eventually put an end to a lengthy dry spell lasting since the 1989-90 season, when they were last crowned champs? Keep reading to find out more about our forecasts and get the most bang for your hard-earned dollar.
When it comes to Juventus, the record speaks for itself. After allof the strong Bianconeri are definitely the most successful Italian facet by 31 titles and have won the previous eight consecutive names, which apparently makes them the principal contenders to claim a ninth straight Scudetto.
Additionally, the Northern Italian squad proved convincingly consistent last year, staying undefeated for a lot of the contest. With coach Maurizio Sarri now at the helm and significant new signings at the likes of Matthijs de Ligt, Adrien Rabbot and Aaron Ramsey, in addition to five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo in top shape, and hungry to overcome his impressive record of 21 goals last season, Juventus look really optimistic to be the victors once again.
However, after having entrance near raising the Champions League trophy in the last few years, which would be their first since 1996, the Old Lady could well opt to focus their efforts continentally, thereby harming their odds of maintaining the Scudetto. But betters seem confident in Juventus having plenty of firepower for both tournaments, placing them at just -250 chances to be Italy’s winners.
A club that dominated Italian soccer in the mid 2000’s, asserting five successive titles from 2005 to 2009, Inter Milan are looking to distance themselves in Mauro Icardi-related controversy and recover their place as Italy’s key squad.
So much so that they signed Antonio Conte, one of the country’s greatest trainers with three Serie A titles under his beltand introduced in Uruguayan centre-back Diego Godin to make up a solid defense alongside Skriniar and De Vrij.
Conte stripped Icardi of his captaincy and has made it crystal clear that he no longer wants the Argentine striker, who might be linked with a Juventus move. And with the registering of wolf ahead Romelo Lukaku out of Manchester United, the Giuseppe Meazza group might have well solved the attacking issues they suffered last season.
This puts the Nerazzurri since the second favorites to emerge since the Serie A victors at +475. At a setting, but without Juventus, Inter Milan prevail to win at +110, only slightly before Napoli, set at +115.
Talking of Napolithey were also the main challengers to withstand Juventus’ dominance last year, though the Old Girl nevertheless managed to secure a 11-point lead. This time around, with renowned coach Carlo Ancelotti directing themthe Partenopei have a very good defense — possibly Italy’s finest — after bringing in Kostas Manloas from Roma to perform alongside Kalidou Kouilbaily.
Traditionally very powerful upfront, the Southern Italian squad additionally have a threatening attack with players like Mertens, Insigne, Callej??n and Milik, Napoli’s leading scorer who shook the pitches 17 times annually. Odds Assessing the Partenopei rack at +500 to maintain their next Scudetto — their first since the 1989-90 season.
Italy’s best four is completed with AC Milan, tied with rivals Inter Milan at 18 Scudettos. The Rossoneri, who’s last Italian triumph was at the 2010-11 season, failed to secure a place at this year’s Champions League and also had a very shaky start of season this past year.
But things picked up along with the San Siro group had a 10-match undefeated chain. Coach Marco Giampaolo’s squad have some intriguing players in their line-up, such as the attacking duo comprised of Piatek and Suso, along with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who may be connected to a PSG movement, Lucas Paquet??, Franck Kessi?? along with Theo Hern??ndez. The Rossoneri are the way out at +2000 chances of moving all the way.
Curious as of August 14 in BetOnline
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