SPAL 2013 take on Inter Milan in Serie A this weekend, with both sides hunting for three points for differing reasons. The hosts slipped into the relegation zone last week, meaning that they are in desperate need of returning to winning ways, while their opponents can potentially return to the top-three in the standings with three points.
Italian Serie A – SPAL 2013 v Inter Milan – Stadio Paolo Mazza, Ferrara – Sunday 28th January – 11:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/4 at Ladbrokes |
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SPAL host Inter Milan in Italy on Sunday morning, with the hosts looking to earn what would undoubtedly be their biggest win of the campaign to date. However, with Inter themselves looking to return to form following three consecutive draws, it promises to be a close encounter at the Stadio Paolo Mazza. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
SPAL 2013 Team News & Form
SPAL claimed an impressive 1-1 draw at in-form Udinese last time around in Serie A, however they slipped into the bottom three as a result of a win for Crotone. Manager Leonardo Semplici will be looking to the likes of Luca Mora, Marco Borriello and Alberto Paloschi to guide his side to an important victory, with the hosts having scored just 22 goals from their 21 matches in the league so far this season. As well as this, they also have one of the worst defensive records in the division, conceding 39 goals.
Inter Milan Team News & Form
Inter have faultered over recent weeks after making an impressive start to the campaign, with Luciano Spalletti’s men needing a late equaliser from Matias Vecino to salvage a home draw against Roma last time around. However, the Italian giants are still the firm favourites to return to winning ways this season, with striker Mauro Icardi having scored 18 Serie A goals already this season. Midfielder Joao Mario is believed to be on the verge of a move away from the club, with the likes of Borja Valero and Ivan Perisic having impressed in midfield for Inter. Elsewhere, new signing Rafinha could well make his debut having signed from Spanish giants Barcelona.
Head to Head
Inter Milan’s 2-0 win over SPAL at the San Siro back in September last year was the first ever meeting between the two teams, meaning that few conclusions can be made from their head-to-head record.
SPAL 2013 v Inter Milan – Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite being the away team this weekend, it is Inter who are the narrow favourites for victory this weekend. The visitors can be backed at best odds of 6/10 with William Hill, while those looking to bet on a surprise win for the home side can take advantage of odds of 9/2 with the same bookmaker. Elsewhere, bookmaker Ladbrokes offer odds of 11/4 on the match ending in a draw.
Top Betting Tip SPAL 2013 v Inter Milan
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being over 2.5 goals during the game on Sunday, which can be found at odds of 4/5 at William Hill.