Several important Serie A matches went down this week, and not only were they keenly anticipated but the primary stats of the season have also been updated thanks to some surprising results. Here is a quick rundown on what went down and what we may be able to expect in the coming weeks as the season continues.
Torino vs Fiorentina
There were four matches on Sunday 31 August, and for many people, the match between Torino and Fiorentina was the least exciting one of them all. Not to disparage the hard-working members of these teams, but this match resulted in a 0-0 draw. It didn’t add any spice to the overall stats, nor did it excite people eager to wager on this match through any mobile betting sites in the UK. However, if you had bet on a draw, you’d have nailed it on this one.
Genoa vs Juventus
Offering slightly more excitement, the Genoa and Juventus match had a bit more action, with a score of 0-1 in Juventus’ favour. With the legendary championship wins that Juventus is known for, many loyal fans were happy to see them acquire yet another victory, even if it wasn’t the most convincing one on record.
Inter vs Udinese
The Inter and Udinese match bought a little more heat and saw Udinese win 2-1. Keinan Davis scored one goal and one assist, making him the MVP for this match. Thanks to his play, as well as that of Arthur Atta, Udinese remains undefeated in this season so far.
Lazio vs Hellas Verona
By far the most decisive match of the season so far was Lazio’s dominating victory over Hellas Verona. With a final score of 4-0, team Lazio has tipped the scales of the Serie A stats wildly in their favour.
Cagliari vs Parma
Moving on to 13 September, the week began with Cagliari vs Parma, resulting in a balanced but decisive 2-0 victory for Cagliari. All-star players in this match include Yerry Mina and Mattia Felici, each scoring one goal.
Juventus vs Inter
The week ended with what was probably the most electric match of them all, between Juventus and Inter. It was a hard match to predict as both teams were giving it everything they had, but Juventus ended up pulling ahead 4-3 in an amazing display of offense and defence. Their MVP candidate is likely Yıldız , thanks to his long-range goal that helped turn the tide in the team’s favour.
Serie A stats update
With so many matches being played over the past few days, fans can’t help but flock to the ranking leaderboards to see just how everyone is rated now after several surprising wins and losses.
At the bottom of the ranks are Sassuolo, Torino and Hellas Verona. They have zero wins this season, though they are not the only teams in the league to have such a stat. They are notable for having gone down in the ranks over the past week, making them the bottom three teams.
Fan favourites Parma, Cagliari and Fiorentina are also sitting at zero wins but have at least a draw to help carry them somewhat in the stats updates.
The teams doing the best by far in the stats are Roma, Cremonese, Napoli and unsurprisingly, Juventus. They are the only teams with two wins, zero draws and zero losses so far this season. This makes them the most dominant teams in the stats, as well as the safest to bet on, either literally or figuratively.
Sports betting and Serie A
Considering how intense the season has been, many people are understandably trying to get in on the action by venturing into the world of sports betting. Being highly popular in the UK as well as continental Europe, it’s easier than ever to begin a sports betting journey, especially with the Serie A league.
The first thing to do is to find an online sportsbook that is legally licensed and regulated. Licensed sportsbooks are the only safe way to do online gambling. They’ve been tested by gambling commissions and committees, proving they know how to do proper legal business as well as offer odds that are fair and balanced.
Speaking of odds, a quick tip to adopt is to shop around different online sportsbooks, comparing odds. Like shopping around for car insurance, different places will provide different rates and numbers. It’s not difficult for bookkeepers to find standardized odds from their industry contacts, but that doesn’t change the fact that some sites or apps will have better odds than others. Therefore, don’t always settle for your first choice.
Good sportsbook apps also need to function properly from a technical perspective. Whether we’re talking desktop sites or mobile apps, sportsbooks are no different from online casinos or mobile games: they require upkeep and maintenance. The best providers will update their sportsbook, as well as outfit it with a user interface that is sleek and clean.
Sportsbooks also need to offer a wide variety of matches, leagues and teams. This is another important feature to look into before settling on one option. Diehard football fans will want a sportsbook that allows you to bet on a variety of teams, no matter the season or the associated league. If you only want to bet on championship matches, then you won’t need to be as scrupulous.
The last thing to make sure of is the number of bet types that your sportsbook provides. For football, popular bet types include anything as basic as handicap betting and correct scores to more sophisticated options like goal scorers, accumulator wagers or specific prop bets.
The key to becoming more effective at football sports betting is to figure out the strength of your preferred team and then match that up with a compatible bet type. This is best achieved when using a sportsbook that gives you as many options as possible. The objective isn’t to engage in as many different bet types as you can, but to use trial and error to find the few that give you the most juice for your squeeze.
