Fiorentina vs Juventus
Fiorentina conceded a last minute goal as they were held to away draw at Parma in Week 4. Juventus on the other hand maintained their 100% winning streak this season thanks to two goals from Quagliarella. This will be a very close encounter with both teams playing some fast and exciting football but I predict the Old Lady will leave Florence with all three points.
Prediction 1-2
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Pescara vs Palermo
Both these teams have had a very poor start to the season with Pescara finally earning their first point of the season following a hard fought draw away to Bologna. Both these teams will look towards this fixture to gain vital points as they both try to climb out of the top three and a score draw seems to be on the cards.
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Catania vs Atalanta
A solid performance by Catania ensured that they kept the likes of Cavani and Hamsik at bay to secure an impressive point at home to Napoli. Atalanta have also had a great start to their season, following their recent promotion to the Serie A. With so little separating these two teams this game will most likely end in low scoring draw.
Prediction 1-1
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Chievo vs Inter
Chievo lost to reigning champions Juventus after holding on for over an hour. Inter succumbed to their second home loss of the season as they struggle with their home form in all competitions. With Inter playing much better on their travels Stramaccioni will most likely look towards this fixture as an important morale boosting outing, before a series of tough fixtures.
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Genoa vs Parma
Genoa pulled off one of the surprises of Week 4 after winning against Lazio thanks to a goal by Boriello. They have been playing some great football this season and Parma will be lucky to leave the Luigi Ferraris with any points. Although Parma are a solid team, Genoa should win this.
Prediction 2-1
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Milan vs Cagliari
Milan lost to Udinese on Sunday and ended the game with nine men. Because of this, they will be missing the services of Prince Boateng and it is the last thing they need, as they could really do with three points in this fixture. Cagliari have had an equally poor start and I predict they will leave the San Siro with nothing.
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Napoli vs Lazio
Napoli were held to a goalless draw last weekend and will be keen to get back to their scoring ways. Lazio will also want to get back to winning ways following a home defeat. One should expect an extremely tight encounter but Napoli are most likely to finish as winners.
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Roma vs Sampdoria
Roma were awarded three of the easiest points they will ever earn following a very strange decision from Cagliari president Massimo Cellino, which led to the match being postponed and Cagliari eventually being penalised. With Sampdoria being held to a draw at home, following their extremely positive start, Ciro Ferrara will expect a better performance from his men. With both teams playing some good football at the moment, Roma could just pip this.
Prediction 2-1
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Torino vs Udinese
Torino put up a solid display to leave Sampdoria with a point while Udinese defeated Milan at home thanks to a winning goal from the never aging Di Natale. This will be another close encounter with Torino most likely playing defensive football which should be enough to grab atleast a point.
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Siena vs Bologna
Siena pulled off an unexpected win over Inter at the San Siro playing some fantastic defensive and countering attacking football securing their first win of the season. Bologna were held to lowly Pescara and must really win home games like those in order to avoid a relegation battle come May. Siena will fancy their chances here and the experienced Cosmi will want to keep their positive run going.
Prediction 2-1
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