February 9th: Sunday’s Italian Double – 5/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions

With a high-flying Napoli looking to extend their buffer at the top of the Serie A table on Sunday night, we have plenty of heavyweight Italian showdowns on the cards.

As the likes of Lazio and Roma steal centre stage, we also have a quartet of Serie B battles across Sunday afternoon.

For those of you looking to stick on a Sunday flutter, we have taken a glance at two of the most appealing Italian betting tips.

14:00 Spezia vs Palermo 

While Spezia might have spent the majority of last season scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the Serie B standings, Luca D’Angelo’s camp have come roaring back in some style. Cementing their spot as one of Italy’s ultimate surprise packages, the Little Eagles are enjoying what has become an extended purple patch. Last seen putting in another eye-catching performance as they clinched a 2-0 victory away at Cittadella, the former Pisa boss should find the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Looking to move within touching distance of the automatic promotion spots this weekend, Spezia have won each of their previous three Serie B appearances by an aggregate score of 8-1. Laying down a marker on January 19th as they stormed their way to a 4-0 romp against Carrarese, Sunday’s hosts have also suffered just a sole second-tier defeat since the start of December.

Although Palermo might still find themselves sat in the driving seat to punch another play-off ticket this season, Alessio Dionisi’s side are desperately seeking some recent stability. Slumping to a 2-1 loss at home against Pisa last time out, the former Sassuolo boss has seen his squad suffer consecutive Serie B defeats over the past fortnight. Heading into Italy’s festive break with a 2-1 loss at the hands of Cittadella, the Sicily-based outfit find just their goal difference keeping them in the play-off places. Losing six of their previous nine Serie B appearances, Palermo have also continued to show some glaring issues on the road. Last seen on their travels falling to a 2-1 defeat against Reggiana, Sunday’s guests have lost all of their previous four away fixtures across all competitions 7-3. It should also be noted, Dionisi’s camp have failed to muster a single victory outside of Sicily since the end of September.

Spezia vs Palermo Betting Tip: Spezia win & Over 1.5 goals @ 5/4 with Pribet

19:45 Napoli vs Udinese 

While Napoli might have endured a public Serie A crisis last season as they could only just drag themselves to a top-half finish, the Azzurri have embarked on a sensational rise since Antonio Conte’s arrival last summer. With the mood around Naples at a red-hot high, Sunday’s hosts open this weekend’s fixtures holding a three-point buffer over the chasing pack. Despite suffering last-gasp heartbreak away at Roma last week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate, the former Chelsea boss has seen his squad muster 22 points from their previous eight Serie A appearances. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits from across the continent, Conte’s side will be smelling the chance to lay down another title marker here. Last seen in Naples collecting a stellar 2-1 victory against historic rivals Juventus, the Azzurri have won their previous three Serie A showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 5-1.

Making what was a crucial return to winning ways last week as they clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory against Venezia, Udinese are desperate to use that flurry as a platform to build on. However, despite drawing a line under their five-match winless run, the Little Zebras almost find themselves sat in Serie A limbo. Last seen on their travels falling to an infamous 4-1 drumming against Como, Kosta Runjaic’s side have continued to show some worrying defensive issues. Signing off January with a 2-1 defeat at home against Roma, Udinese have conceded eight goals in just their previous three showdowns against top-flight opposition. Likewise, falling to a routine 3-1 loss when they welcomed Napoli to the Bluenergy Stadium for their reverse Serie A meeting on December 14th, the former Legia Warsaw boss couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge when his inconsistent squad travel to the title contenders this weekend.

Napoli vs Udinese Betting Tip: Napoli win & Romelu Lukaku to score anytime @ 7/4 with Luckster

Sunday’s Italian Double

• Spezia vs Palermo – Spezia win & Over 1.5 goals @ 5/4
• Napoli vs Udinese – Napoli win & Romelu Lukaku to score anytime @ 7/4

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