Chievo vs SPAL Predictions

Since their relegation to Serie B was confirmed, Chievo have started performing like a top-flight team. They have picked up four points from their last two games, following their 1-1 draw against Parma last time out. They went to Lazio and won straight after being dumped out of Serie A. However, they head into a clash with an in-form SPAL side on Saturday, so can the Gialloblu continue their mini-revival in this clash by claiming just their second victory at home this season?

The hosts are a distant bottom, with just 15 points to their name. The fact that they’ve picked up almost a third of those since their relegation was confirmed shows how bad their attempt at staying up was. The hosts have lost 10 times at home this term, while they’ve picked up just nine points in 17 matches at this ground. Their big failing has come in defence, conceding almost two goals per game at their own ground.

SPAL are in fine form, after picking up a point against Genoa last weekend. They’ve now lost just one of their last six games, which has pushed them 10 points clear of the bottom three. They’re in reach of the top half after that strong run, which would be a brilliant finish for the side who are in their second season in the top flight. They are basically safe from the drop after their recent run, but they can kick on with a victory in this weekend’s trip to the league’s worst side. Will this be another success for the visitors?

The visitors have hit scoring form in recent weeks, scoring in their last seven matches. They’re meeting a Chievo side who have conceded in their last nine matches, with the hosts conceding in 85% of their Serie A games this term. That should see SPAL grab a goal here, as they look to continue their improving form. It helps that they’re facing a side who have conceded far too many goals this term, having given away over 15 shots per game so far.

Meanwhile, Chievo have managed to score in three of their last four matches at this ground. They have looked improved since their relegation was confirmed, allowing them to perform with a little less pressure. They meet a SPAL side who have conceded 1.59 goals per away trip this season, keeping a clean sheet in just 18% of their home matches. They’ve managed to keep just one clean sheet since the start of November on the road. That has us backing both teams to score in this one.