Bologna vs Fiorentina
Bologna will be pleased with their hard earned draw in Chievo while Fiorentina failed to beat bottom side Crotone, missing out on two valuable home points. After seeing Fiorentina a few days ago I predict a score draw.
Prediction 1-1
Juventus vs Napoli
Undoubtedly the most anticipated fixture of Week 11 takes place on Saturday night as reigning champions Juve welcome Napoli to the Juventus Stadium in what is expected to be an enticing encounter. Juventus bounced back to comfortably beat Sampdoria, while Napoli are fresh from their home win over Empoli. The visitors will know that it won’t be easy beating Allegri’s men on their home soil and will hope they can limit the damage done by former front man Higuain.
Prediction – 2-1
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Atalanta vs Genoa
Atalanta’s Serie A experience shone through in a clinical display over struggling newcomers Pescara, in a match were they did just enough to secure all three vital points. Genoa showed real grit as they downed an in form Milan side 3-0 in front of their passionate fans. I am going for a draw.
Prediction – 1-1
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Milan vs Pescara
Despite a morale boosting win over eternal rivals Juventus the Rossoneri seemed to be exhausted on Tuesday night and were deservedly beaten by Genoa. Pescara have yet to find their feet in the Italian top-flight and I reckon Milan will bounce back in style at the San Siro.
Prediction – 2-0
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Crotone vs Chievo
Crotone were minutes away from winning their first ever Serie A game on Wednesday night only to concede a late goal and remain at the bottom of the table. Following an encouraging start to their season Chievo seem to be running out of steam however they will fancy their chances on their journey down South.
Prediction 1-1
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Empoli vs Roma
Despite putting up a fight Empoli stood little chance in Naples and will have to pick themselves up quickly as they welcome a strong Roma side who came from a goal down to win in Sassuolo. I don’t expect Empoli to go down easily but their form to date means I can only predict an away win.
Prediction 0-2
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Lazio vs Sassuolo
Lazio made easy work of Cagliari going 3-0 up before half time to cruise to an easy win. Sassuolo lost out when Roma paid them a visit on Wednesday night despite going into the half time break 1-0 up. I see nothing but a home win.
Prediction 2-0
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Sampdoria vs Inter
La Samp paid the price for resting a couple of key players against Juventus and were 2-0 down within the opening ten minutes in what will be a night to forget for Giampaolo’s men. Inter failed to take a handful of chances and were almost held out to a draw by Torino before captain Icardi scored a real gem late on. This will be a close game but I reckon Inter can win on Sunday night.
Prediction 1-2
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Udinese vs Torino
Udinese have been far from impressive this season and sit just a handful of points above the bottom three. Torino were moments away from an important away draw at the San Siro in what was a rather uninspiring display by the Granata. I reckon the home side can hold out for a draw on Monday evening.
Prediction 1-1
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Cagliari vs Palermo
Monday’s late night kick off sees the battle between two sides representing their respective islands, Sardinia and Sicily. To date the home side has fared fairly well and sit over half a dozen points above the bottom three. The same cannot be said for Palermo who have struggled so far this season. I am backing the home side to win this.
Prediction – 2-1
