Football Betting Tips: Best Bets from Serie A for Matchday 2

It was a rough opening week for Daniele Fisichella and his Serie A Best Bets column as he went 0 for 3. It is early doors though and he's ready to bounce back this weekend.

As always, our Italian Football expert has picked out his three Best Bets for the weekend as he takes us through why he's picked each one with his Football Betting Tips for Week 2 in Italy's top-flight...

Inter look to rebound from a draw against Genoa as they face Lecce, aiming to extend their dominant record over the visitors.  

On Sunday Torino’s resilient defence will challenge Atalanta, who are on a high after a strong start.  

The following day Verona’s disciplined approach will be tested by Juventus, who seek to build on their new tactical philosophy. 

• Nerazzurri Seek Redemption 
• A high-scoring encounter 
• Juve’s New Era Faces Tactical Test 

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Inter vs Lecce (Saturday, 19:45) 

Simone Inzaghi's men stumbled in their opening match, managing only a draw against Genoa, a result that highlighted their ongoing struggle to break down defensively solid teams.  

Despite dominating possession with nearly 68%, Inter lacked the cutting edge, a familiar issue exacerbated by individual mistakes from Sommer and Bisseck. 

Historically, Inter have dominated Lecce, winning their last four encounters with an aggregate score of 9-0. The Nerazzurri have an impressive record against Lecce, with 28 wins and 85 goals scored in Serie A meetings.  

However, Inter’s recent form raises questions, as they have now drawn three consecutive league matches. 

Lecce, meanwhile, face a daunting task. Their defence, bolstered by new signing Gaspar and the dependable Baschirotto, will need to be at its best to withstand Inter's attack.  

Yet, Lecce have struggled in front of goal, failing to score in three of their last four Serie A matches. 

Tip: Inter to win and under 3.5 goals @ 10/11 

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Torino vs Atalanta (Sunday, 17:30) 

Atalanta, aiming to secure another European campaign, will face a resilient Torino side eager to build on their promising start. Under new management following the departure of Ivan Juric, Torino demonstrated tactical prowess in their opening match against Milan, though they were ultimately undone by a lack of depth in their squad. 

Atalanta, on the other hand, began their campaign in formidable style, dismantling Lecce 4-0 despite missing key players. With new signings like Samardzic and Bellanova strengthening their squad, the Bergamaschi are poised to continue their strong start.  

Historically, Atalanta have been successful against Torino, remaining unbeaten in eight of their last nine visits to the Granata’s home ground. 

Despite Atalanta’s impressive away record, Torino’s strong defensive home form—having gone unbeaten in 13 of their last 14 Serie A home games—suggests a close contest.  

Both teams have shown a tendency for high-scoring matches, making this game one to watch for goals. 

Tip: Both Teams To Score – Yes 4/5 

Verona vs Juventus (Monday, 19:45) 

Verona, under new manager Paolo Zanetti, showed immense tactical discipline in their opening fixture, shutting out Napoli with a 3-4-2-1 setup that morphed into a 5-4-1 out of possession.  

Key to their success were the performances of Duda and Tchatchoua, the latter making a crucial goal-line clearance, while Serie A debutants Livramento and Mosquera capitalized on their chances to secure a surprise win. 

Juventus, meanwhile, ushered in a new era under Thiago Motta with a 3-0 win. The Bianconeri's high-pressing 4-1-4-1 formation, focusing on speed and transitions, marked a departure from Allegri’s conservative approach.  

Despite the absence of summer signings like Thuram and Douglas Luiz, Juventus found joy through the youngster Mbangoula, who delivered a goal and an assist. 

Juventus’ last season defensive struggles on the road (one clean sheet in eight games), coupled with Verona's scoring consistency at home (scored in 16 out of 17 matches), suggest a closely-fought encounter.  

Tip: Both Team To Score – Yes @ 1/1 

Daniele Fisichella primarily covers Serie A for us at Betfred Insights. You can check out all of his Football Betting Tips here each week along with those of our other Football writers...