Serie A Predictions

Napoli – Lecce: the fallen champions just want the basics This Saturday night the electric Stadio Diego Armando Maradona hosts a match that looks lopsided on paper. A dethroned Napoli, far from guaranteed a top-four finish, welcomes a Lecce side that just grabbed a huge lifeline in the relegation scrap. Napoli: no more slip-ups Now…

Inter Milan – Atalanta: Lombardy derby with redemption on the line This Saturday brings a Serie A thrill — a derby that feels like group therapy. Inter and Atalanta both come in bruised and ready to prove a point at San Siro. Lose the jitters, win back belief. Simple. Inter stumbles The calm march toward…

Udinese – Juventus: a must-win showdown in the race for Europe The Bluenergy Stadium hosts what looks one-sided on paper this Saturday night. Udinese welcome Juventus in Serie A, and the visitors are under real pressure to secure Champions League football. The home side? Comfortable, mid-table and already safe. It’s a clash between a Turin…

Torino – Parma: Toro flirting with relegation This Friday night the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino kicks off the new round with a high-voltage clash. Torino, dangerously slipping down the table, host a Parma side that’s picked up form. Stakes are simple: nick the points that keep you out of the drop zone. Torino on the…

Lazio – Sassuolo: crisis brewing in Rome, the Black-and-Greens lying in wait Monday at the Stadio Olimpico is a study in contrasts. On one side, a Lazio side that can’t find its feet and looks wounded. On the other, Sassuolo — buzzing, hungry and picking off victims in Serie A. Lazio in full-blown nightmare Everything’s…

Fiorentina – Parma: Relegation threat hangs over Florence The Artemio Franchi will feel heavy this Sunday. Fiorentina go into this Serie A tie with their stomachs tied in knots, stuck in a desperate scrap to stay in the top flight. The visitors, by contrast, are calm and collected. Parma arrive in Tuscany on a streak…

Genoa – Roma: Roma clings to the Champions chase This Sunday the Luigi Ferraris will be a pressure cooker. Roma arrive hunting a Champions League spot. Genoa show up fighting for survival. And yes, both managers have history with the other club — adds a nice edge. Roma have dropped points recently Last week Roma…

Bologna – Hellas Verona: keep the streak going against the table’s whipping boys The Renato Dall’Ara hosts a meeting of two seasons pulling in opposite directions on Sunday. Bologna roll into this one on the back of an eye-catching five-game winning run across all competitions. The home side want to stretch that run against the…

Juventus – Pisa: must-win as relegation threat looms The Allianz Stadium hosts a clash that couldn’t feel more one-sided on paper. Juventus have no room left in their fight for the Champions League. Dropped behind AS Roma and Como, the Old Lady must impose themselves at home. Waiting across the pitch are a Pisa side…