Bologna Vs Chievo
Bologna were extremely lackluster, considering they have the likes of Diamanti and Gilardino amongst their ranks, as they were soundly beaten on their travels to Genoa last weekend, while Chievo put on a solid display to see off a battling Atalanta side at home. Chievo might attempt to secure all three points in the first fixture of Week 20, however I reckon a score draw is on the cards.
Prediction 1-1
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Inter vs Pescara
Most Serie A pundits would agree that the 3-0 defeat last Sunday in Udine was extremely harsh on the Nerazzurri, however it is about time the team learn to take their chances. Pescara pulled off one of the surprise results of Week 19 as they scored two in Florence and left with all three points leaving La Viola baffled. Even though Pescara will fancy their chances at the San Siro, I reckon Inter will pull out all the stops to secure all three, vital points.
Prediction 2-1
Torino vs Siena
A resolute Torino side did well to leave Sicily with a clean sheet last weekend as they continue to ensure that they remain in the top flight this season. Siena were pretty unlucky against Milan last Sunday, who were awarded a very soft penalty as they lost by a 2-1 scoreline as they remain rooted to the foot of the table. This will be a close encounter, however I predict Torino will edge this.
Prediction 2-1
Lazio vs Atalanta
Lazio put on a championship display on Saturday night to come from behind and produce the goods when they entertained Cagliari at home. Atalanta were defeated on their travels and I can see them leaving the capital empty handed once again.
Prediction 2-0
Udinese vs Fiorentina
Udinese did well to see of a ten man Inter side in the last 30 minutes of play and now find themselves in the top half of the table, while Fiorentina suffered one of the shock defeats of the season so far as they struggled to open up a compact and determined Pescara side. Considering both teams form I predict an exciting score draw.
Prediction 2-2
Cagliari vs Genoa
Just one point separates these two teams, who sit among the bottom four in the standings. With so little between these two sides I am going for a low scoring draw.
Prediction 1-1
Parma vs Juventus
Parma scored a last minute winner to see off a very stubborn Palermo side at the Tardini Stadium, while La Juve succumbed to one of the shock defeats of the season when they lost 2-1 at home to a lowly 10-man Sampdoria side, after taking a 1-0 lead. Parma are renowned in Italy for their very impressive home form and I reckon a draw is on the cards.
Prediction 2-2
Napoli vs Palermo
Napoli showed the entire league just how potent their attacking front line can be with Cavani grabbing a hat-trick when they entertained Roma at the Sao Paolo. Palermo were quite unfortunate to lose in the dying minutes in Parma. Even though in previous seasons Palermo might have fancied their chances against their Southern rivals, considering their current form they stand little chance of returning to Sicily with any points.
Prediction 2-0
Catania vs Roma
Catania will be kicking themselves for allowing Torino to leave Sicily with a point last Saturday afternoon but considering the visitors this week they might be happy to settle for a point. Zeman will have a tough task of motivating his men to leave the Sicilian capital with all three points and hence I am predicting a score draw.
Prediction 2-2
Sampdoria vs Milan
La Samp were spectacular last weekend as they shocked the entire country by defeating the reigning champions on their home soil and will be keen to keep up the good form in order to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Milan are on a great run as they gradually catch up with the rest of the pack following a very poor start and I am backing them to win again on Sunday evening.
Prediction 1-2
