Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)

[Naida_BR]

So, Coppa Italia action comes back next week? Sweet!

Those matches aren't available yet on Sportsbet

Live on Fortunejack tho:

Checkmate! Sportsbet lol

But on a serious note, parlay with 'Juve win' + 'Inter to qualify' is @4.50   Odds will go down eventually so take it now or leave it! It's literally free money =P

I think that Inter's 2, is a great bet.
I don't know why bookers give lower odds for Napoli's win as Napoli hasn't showed any good performance all this season.
2.60 is a value for money bet.

[coinlocket$]

Adding one small official update for the coming second part of the Season.
In Italy, like in Bundesliga, they will have 5 possible substitutions.

They can go up to five but in only three windows of time.

Source: https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/2020/06/05-70468748/figc_e_ufficiale_ok_ai_5_cambi_fino_a_fine_stagione/

This will be also applicable in Coppa Italia of next week.

[masulum]

A very good decision was taken by the FIGC by providing rules for substituting 5 players.


Ralf Rangnick is rumored to be the new coach for AC Milan next season. If he really joins, AC Milan might be considered for renewing Hakan Calhanoglu's contract. Because Rangnick is rumored to like this player and once had the desire to bring it to RB Leipzig. If these rumors are not appropriate, then most likely Calhanoglu will leave on a free transfer status. But, personally, I just more interesting about possibility of Allegri back to AC Milan.

[Juggy777]

So, Coppa Italia action comes back next week? Sweet!

Those matches aren't available yet on Sportsbet

Live on Fortunejack tho:

Checkmate! Sportsbet lol

But on a serious note, parlay with 'Juve win' + 'Inter to qualify' is @4.50   Odds will go down eventually so take it now or leave it! It's literally free money =P

@tomahawk9 Coppa Italia bets are live on Bitdice sports book too, and it’s an golden opportunity for gamblers who’re looking to make quick money as all they need to do is pick Juventus and Inter Milan, because these two teams are most likely to win their respective matches.

Adding one small official update for the coming second part of the Season.
In Italy, like in Bundesliga, they will have 5 possible substitutions.

They can go up to five but in only three windows of time.

Source: https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/2020/06/05-70468748/figc_e_ufficiale_ok_ai_5_cambi_fino_a_fine_stagione/

This will be also applicable in Coppa Italia of next week.

@coinlocket$ this was expected and it’s a wise decision too as all other league’s too are applying this rule, and I feel that they'll implement this rule for the next season too, but of course we’ll have to wait for an official confirmation about this.

Source:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52914350

[coinlocket$]

Higuain is injured, a light injury and he will skip the game.
Dybala is not on his best condition after COVID 19, at least is what is was saying today.

Juventus should play with D Costa - Dybala - Cr7 vs Milan on the semifinal of Coppa Italy, this Friday.

[jayce]

Higuain is injured, a light injury and he will skip the game.
Dybala is not on his best condition after COVID 19, at least is what is was saying today.

Juventus should play with D Costa - Dybala - Cr7 vs Milan on the semifinal of Coppa Italy, this Friday.

Then I think Sarri will put Costa, Ronaldo and Bernardeschi in starting line up as front three. Just read somewhere that Zlatan is recovering well. Hopefully he would be able to get in the game.

[Shasha80]

Higuain is injured, a light injury and he will skip the game.
Dybala is not on his best condition after COVID 19, at least is what is was saying today.

Juventus should play with D Costa - Dybala - Cr7 vs Milan on the semifinal of Coppa Italy, this Friday.

It is a pity that key players like Higuain cannot play important matches. But Juventus has a reserve player which is pretty good,
so it shouldn't be a big problem if play without Higuain. For Dybala who is not in the best condition yet, don't be the starting eleven
in my opinion. For the forward players can play Costa-Ronaldo-Cuadrado, or Costa position can be replaced with Bernardeschi.

[hd49728]

It is a pity that key players like Higuain cannot play important matches. But Juventus has a reserve player which is pretty good,
so it shouldn't be a big problem if play without Higuain. For Dybala who is not in the best condition yet, don't be the starting eleven
in my opinion. For the forward players can play Costa-Ronaldo-Cuadrado, or Costa position can be replaced with Bernardeschi.

Higuain lost his key player position long time ago. Dybala and Cristiano Ronaldo have very good connections but the problem is Dybala's fitness is not so good because of his virus infection. Despite of that, I have a belief that Ronaldo will be one of the strongest players when leagues come back because of his top professionality. This one probably will help him score goals in the coming match in Coppa Italia.

[jayce]

Higuain lost his key player position long time ago. Dybala and Cristiano Ronaldo have very good connections but the problem is Dybala's fitness is not so good because of his virus infection. Despite of that, I have a belief that Ronaldo will be one of the strongest players when leagues come back because of his top professionality. This one probably will help him score goals in the coming match in Coppa Italia.

Seems you don't watch Serie A that much especially Juventus games. Even tho Higuain just scored 5 goals so far in league, but he managed to play 23 league matches this season which 16 of them as starting line up player. It means Sarri still trust in him, and he is more positioned like the role Benzema had when Ronaldo was still playing for Madrid. Get your facts right.

[Pmalek]

Is Higuain really injured or is he is totally out of form and did he come back overweight?
I saw a picture a few days ago where he looked really bad, fat wise. But I can't figure out if it is an old photo or actually taken recently.

From all the pictures taken during the practice sessions I can't see Higuain in any of them, even from before the injury.
@coinlocket$ maybe you know more? Have you seen a newer photo of the lad, taken once the group training sessions resumed?

[tomahawk9]

Is Higuain really injured or is he is totally out of form and did he come back overweight?
I saw a picture a few days ago where he looked really bad, fat wise. But I can't figure out if it is an old photo or actually taken recently.

It is a recent photo:


https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11786457/juventus-gonzalo-higuain-lockdown-fitness/

fatty lolol  Nah but seriously, he might be a bit fat, but i bet he wasn't the only one who arrived to training looking like a land whale, it's just that ppl focus on hating Higuain way too much...

[Harlot]

Is Higuain really injured or is he is totally out of form and did he come back overweight?
I saw a picture a few days ago where he looked really bad, fat wise. But I can't figure out if it is an old photo or actually taken recently.

It is a recent photo:

fatty lolol  Nah but seriously, he might be a bit fat, but i bet he wasn't the only one who arrived to training looking like a land whale, it's just that ppl focus on hating Higuain way too much...

Dude was starting to get out of shape ever since he transferred to Napoli so I wouldn't be surprised if he got a little bit more fat during this unexpected offseason from him but knowing Juventus maybe it will just be a week or two before he lose that weight especially when knows that the team he is playing right now is looking to offload him. Regarding why people hate him too much I personally don't know why maybe it's because his actions in the field is not that lovable or they are just making fun of his body.

[jayce]

Dude was starting to get out of shape ever since he transferred to Napoli so I wouldn't be surprised if he got a little bit more fat during this unexpected offseason from him but knowing Juventus maybe it will just be a week or two before he lose that weight especially when knows that the team he is playing right now is looking to offload him. Regarding why people hate him too much I personally don't know why maybe it's because his actions in the field is not that lovable or they are just making fun of his body.

His body shape is fine, Hazard was worse imo. Most people hate him because of his performance in World Cup 2014 final and Copa America 2015 final, which they believe he was the main reason why Argentina lost in both games. Things going worse when he got fat, but seems his body now is better.

[wozzek23]

Dybala could be not in great condition but that doesn't mean he is out neither, I would assume they would register him anyway and if he could just train a bit right now, and play like 20-30 minutes in the games at the second half (if the game score allows), he could get back into match shape.

This virus is a nasty one that really hurts your lungs and I assume it will be very very difficult to return to 100% that easily, I think it will take some time to recover, but without really suiting up and going to games you can't recover anyway, just sitting at home is not really a solution, he would be out of condition even worse.

So, Dybala could maybe play some minutes in the league when it starts, or at least he should, if Juventus is ahead 3-0 on a game, whats the harm in putting Dybala at 80th minute? I feel like that would be helpful for him as well.

[vycl87]

Dybala is a football player that every team will want to have.  But the Juventus squad is strong enough to fight without it.  Until Dybala regains its true form, Juventus should play without him. Health comes first.

[Raflesia]

Dybala is a football player that every team will want to have.  But the Juventus squad is strong enough to fight without it.  Until Dybala regains its true form, Juventus should play without him. Health comes first.

Juventus attackers can still be relied on without Dybala CR7 can also be relied on because that is influential on the front lines without Dybala also let him rest totally in order to recover again after later in need.

But there is still time for Dybala to recover from what is happening now and before the Italian league begins.

[vycl87]

Dybala is a football player that every team will want to have.  But the Juventus squad is strong enough to fight without it.  Until Dybala regains its true form, Juventus should play without him. Health comes first.

Juventus attackers can still be relied on without Dybala CR7 can also be relied on because that is influential on the front lines without Dybala also let him rest totally in order to recover again after later in need.

But there is still time for Dybala to recover from what is happening now and before the Italian league begins.

Perhaps as you said, Dybala will be fine and able to play until the matches begin. It may not be good to force too much in this process I want to say. Instead, a low-paced training program can be implemented until the health is completely in good condition. I am sure the Juventus medical team will make the right decision in this regard.

[Pmalek]

Considering that Douglas Costa is in excellent physical shape according to what is being discussed in pro-Juve pages, I am pretty certain that he will start the Milan match together with Ronaldo up front. Higuain looks certain to miss it. I believe Dybala will play as well and be substituted later on with an attacker from the Juve U23 team (I forgot his name). There are 5 subs now + 2 water breaks, one in each half. It should be fine.

[coinlocket$]

Yes even if Higuain will miss this game, for now, Juventus will have no problems in getting a sticker.
Remember they also have in back wing Cuadrado, he can play as a striker too in case of necessity.

[Naida_BR]

Considering that Douglas Costa is in excellent physical shape according to what is being discussed in pro-Juve pages, I am pretty certain that he will start the Milan match together with Ronaldo up front. Higuain looks certain to miss it. I believe Dybala will play as well and be substituted later on with an attacker from the Juve U23 team (I forgot his name). There are 5 subs now + 2 water breaks, one in each half. It should be fine.

I think that Juve should not overburn all the players.
It is good to start with Ronaldo in the first line up but he doesn't need to play the whole match as there are a lot of game to come in the coming years. He needs to be fresh in order to give his best performance in all games.