Serie A Match Previews: April 2024 Highlights
As the 2024-25 Serie A season progresses, the competition remains fierce among the traditional powerhouses, with clubs like Inter Milan and Napoli emerging as frontrunners for the championship. Meanwhile, other teams aspire to replicate Bologna’s impressive performance from the previous season that saw them secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
Key Match: Bologna vs. Napoli
This week, Bologna plays host to Napoli in a crucial match that could significantly impact the Scudetto race. Bologna is coached by Antonio Conte and is aiming to maintain its strong position in the standings. While Bologna navigated a challenging summer with the departure of several key players after their remarkable campaign last year, the team currently sits fourth and is set on challenging for a Champions League berth once again.
- Date: Monday, April 7
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna, Italy
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Odds: Bologna +190; Draw +200; Napoli +160
AS Roma Welcomes Juventus
AS Roma is back in the hunt for a top-four finish after an impressive run under the guidance of manager Claudio Ranieri. This weekend, they are set to clash with Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico, a match that promises to be a turning point for both clubs. Juventus recently saw success in their first match under new manager Igor Tudor, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this critical encounter.
- Date: Sunday, April 6
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Odds: AS Roma +140; Draw +210; Juventus +210
Pulisic’s AC Milan Faces Fiorentina
On Saturday, AC Milan, featuring American winger Christian Pulisic, will take on Fiorentina at the iconic San Siro. After a disappointing draw in the Coppa Italia semifinals against Inter, Milan seeks to rebound and solidify their position for at least a Europa League spot. With the club nearing the appointment of Fabio Paratici as the new sporting director, the upcoming matches are critical for the team’s aspirations.
- Date: Saturday, April 5
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: San Siro, Milan, Italy
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Odds: AC Milan -115; Draw +260; Fiorentina +300
Matchday 31 Schedule Overview
The Serie A fixtures for Matchday 31 promise an exciting lineup. Below is a summary of the matches scheduled:
- Friday, April 4: Genoa vs. Udinese, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
- Saturday, April 5:
- Monza vs. Como, 9 a.m. (Paramount+)
- Parma vs. Inter, 6 p.m. (CBS)
- AC Milan vs. Fiorentina, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
- Sunday, April 6:
- Lecce vs. Venezia, 6:30 a.m. (Paramount+)
- Empoli vs. Cagliari, 9 a.m. (Paramount+)
- Torino vs. Hellas Verona, 9 a.m. (Paramount+)
- Atalanta vs. Lazio, 12 p.m. (Paramount+)
- AS Roma vs. Juventus, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
- Monday, April 7:
- Hellas Verona vs. Parma, 12:30 p.m. (Paramount+)
- Lazio vs. Torino, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
The upcoming matches in Serie A will be pivotal as teams push toward their end-of-season goals, whether it be championship aspirations or qualification for European competitions.