Verona boast one of Serie A’s weakest offensive records this season, having scored just 31 goals - an average of 0.86 per game. They rarely find the back of the net more than once, failing to do so in 78% of their matches. In recent times, their form in front of goal has been particularly bad, finding the back of the net just once across their last five contests. All in all, this selection has come home in each of their previous 18 games.

To make matters worse for Verona, they’re facing off with one of Serie A’s most in-form sides, with Cesc Fabregas having led Como to six straight wins. Como have conceded a grand total of one goal across their last five, with this selection being a winner in each of their previous seven. Additionally, over the 37 games Como have played across all competitions this season, only once have they conceded 2 xG or more, with only Lazio managing to do so back in October.

Juventus’ games this season have been typically low-scoring affairs, averaging just 2.39 scored per match. Their pragmatic approach has brought this selection home in 81% of their league clashes to date - the third-highest rate of any team in Serie A. Their recent form accurately portrays this, with the net rippling on fewer than four occasions in each of their last eight league games. Across this run, the matches averaged no more than two goals per game.

It’s been a similar story for Udinese, who have limited their matches to a comparable average of 2.50 goals per game. This line has been a winner in 78% of Udinese’s matches to date, and even more in recent times. Across their last 13, backers of this selection would have been rewarded with a win in 12, with those matches, just like Juventus, averaging precisely two goals per game.

Valencia’s impressive 10-game unbeaten run came to an end last time out with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Alaves. Despite the setback, Los Ches have been a far more formidable side at home this season, where they’ve consistently shown resilience and attacking intent. In fact, they are averaging 1.72 points per game in the league at the Mestalla, compared to just 0.78 points per game on the road. 

After crashing out of the Europa League, losing 7-1 on aggregate to Man United, Athletic Club have since bounced back with consecutive league wins. However, they have generally struggled on the road this season, winning just six of their 17 matches.

After beating local rivals Espanyol in midweek, Barcelona have been crowned Spanish champions for the 28th time. Under Hansi Flick’s guidance, they’ve been the entertainers this season, racking up a remarkable 97 goals from 36 games. Their dynamic, high-intensity style of play has set them apart, making them the most prolific attacking force in the division. The Catalan side are seeing 3.69 total goals per game, a league-high. 

Villarreal, meanwhile, are not far behind, averaging 3.08 goals per game in La Liga this campaign. They’ve put together a strong late-season run, winning four matches in a row, which has kept them firmly in the race for a Champions League spot. With Barcelona already crowned champions and Villarreal still chasing a top-four finish, this has all the makings of an open, attacking affair.