Genoa Vs Atalanta
Genoa were fortunate to secure a point when they entertained Sampdoria in the local derby and now sit in penultimate place with just 6 games to go. Atalanta were defeated on their home soil by an in form Fiorentina side and will have to be on their toes in order to avoid this determined Genoa side. Considering Genoa’s inconsistency, I reckon a draw is the most likely outcome.
Napoli Vs Cagliari
Napoli did just enough to hold Milan at the San Siro and maintain a four point gap above the Rossoneri in the fight for second place. Cagliari did well toĀ capitalizeĀ on a poor Inter side and defeat them by two goals in Sardinia, with Pinilla coming off the bench and making the difference. Despite this well earned win I predict they stand little chance of leaving Naples with any points.
Siena VsĀ Chievo
Should Siena survive another season in Serie A they would have pulled off a miracle after spending most of the season rooted to the bottom of the standings and having started with a points deduction. They are now undefeated in the last five matches and a win would probably drag Chievo into the relegation scrap. Chievo have a tough afternoon aheadĀ againstĀ this resurgent Siena side.
Udinese Vs Lazio
Guidolin has done it again as Udinese are just a few points away from Europa League football next season. This is a fantastic achievement considering the number of changes over the summer, forced on the coach by the profit hungry board. Lazio failed to maintain their superb domestic form before the Christmas break and now sit in 6th place. They were outgunned by La Juve at the Olimpico on Monday night but I reckon they have enough to hold out for a draw.
Catania VsĀ Palermo
Catania were held on their travels to Chievo as they look to seem happy to settle for their top half of the table finish while Palermo remain in all sorts of trouble after being held at home by Bologna. I see little chance of the visitors leaving with anything in what will be an exciting Sicilian derby.Ā
Roma Vs Pescara
Roma have been re-born following the sacking of coach Zeman several weeks ago and now stand a good chance of securing European football next season. Pescara could not visit the Olimpico at a worst time as they sit seven distant points away from their nearest rivals at the bottom of the table.
Bologna VsĀ Sampdoria
Both these teams have done well this year and have both secured their top flight status atleast until next season. With just a point separating the two I reckon Bologna might have the attacking edge to secure all three points.
Fiorentina VsĀ Torino
Fiorentina will be pleased with beating Atalanta on their home soil as they retained 4th place. RecentĀ statisticsĀ showĀ that La Viola areĀ amongĀ the 10 best passing teams in the whole ofĀ EuropeĀ somethingĀ that coach Vincenzo Montella will be ecstatic about. Torino have not been phenomenal this season and were defeated in Turin by Roma. Comfortable home win expected here.
Prediction 2-0
Juventus Vs Milan
La Juve bounced back impressively after being dumped out of the Champions League by beating Lazio convincingly at the Olimpico on Monday night. Milan have also been playing some good football but will be missing Balotelli and Flamini and I predict will have a tough time at the Juventus Stadium.
Inter Vs Parma
Inter were humiliated on their travels to Cagliari last weekend as Stramaccioni struggles to motivate his depleted side. Parma wereĀ surprisinglyĀ pulled apart at home by a superb Udinese side. With Inter having to play a tough return Cup fixture in mid-week, considering all their injuries I reckon they will just hold out for a draw.
