With no European games this mid week all of Europe's main leagues are staging full fixture lists and the Serie A is no exception, with 2 games on Tuesday and 8 on Sunday.
We begin on Tuesday in Verona as Chievo host Roma. Both sides drew on their last outing with Chievo playing out a 0-0 with Cagliari and Roma were involved in a very entertaining 2-2 with Napoli. Chievo haven't won in 4 games and Roma have a similar record, without a win in 3. Chievo are struggling at the moment, particularly in front of goal and that will play into the hands of a Roma side who's defencive problems were highlighted again on Saturday night but are a very useful attacking outfit. It promises to be tight but Roma showed enough against Napoli to suggest they might be turning a corner. Away Win - Roma do enough to keep the dream of Champions League football alive.
After that draw with Roma, Napoli host Palermo, themselves looking to better a draw they gained at the weekend. Napoli's draw with Roma saw them climb to third in the table but only on goal difference they are astonishingly level on points with Inter, Udinese and Lazio. They are also now unbeaten in three games. Palermo's 1-1 draw with rivals Catania saw them all but secure Serie A football for next season, they still haven't won for five games however. It's Napoli then who are taken to get all 3 points here, Palermo simply don't score enough and the let in plenty. Home Win - Napoli continue their recent good run and prove to classy for Palermo.
The first of Wednesday's games sees Fiorentina face Novara. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from defeats as Fiorentina were beaten 2-0 by Atalanta and Novara were thrashed 4-0 by Juventus. Fiorentina still dance with relegation but any if they take any points out of this one they will be safe, Novara need a small miracle to stay up, needing to win every game and hope that those around them lose every fixture, they remain second bottom and 8 points from safety. A very tough game to call and a draw seems likely with both teams not wanting to lose the game. Draw - Result that satisfies only Fiorentina as they secure Serie A football for another season.
Unbeaten league leaders Juventus host third from bottom Leece. Juve's victory over Novara saw them maintain their 3 point lead at the top and they remain on course to finish the season unbeaten and as champions. Leece's survival hopes were dealt a big blow at the weekend as they lost 2-1 at home to Parma. They are a point behind Genoa and six behind Fiorentina. Leece have proven themselves to be a decent outfit this season but they don't have much of a chance here with Juve in their current vein, there really should be only one outcome. Home Win - Leece make Juve work for it but ultimatly The Old Lady comes out on top.
Another top versus bottom clash sees releagated Cesena host 4th placed Udinese. Cesena slumped to another defeat as they were beaten 2-1 by Inter. Udinese gained a great 2-0 victory over league rivals Lazio to keep themselves in the hunt for the final Champions League place. Udinese's away form has been poor this season but with the momentum gained from the Lazio game they should heap further misery on Cesena here. Away Win - Cesena out played by a confident Udinese.
Title chasers AC Milan face a tricky fixture as they host Atalanta at the San Siro. Milan cruised past Siena 4-1 at the weekend but Atalanta gained a good 2-0 win over Fiorentina. Milan's wobble looks to be over having won their last two, but Atalanta now have the same record. Milan could find life difficult but they should have enough, but expect Atalanta to put up a fight as they look to add another big scalp to their collection. Home Win - Milan keep the heat on Juventus, just.
Catania host Bologna in a mid table match up. Catania fought out a draw with Palermo at the weekend as Bologna battled out a 3-2 win over struggling Genoa. Catania have won just one of their last 5, whereas Bolonga are now unbeaten in 5. Catania have been good at home this season but Bologna are a solid unit and will be hard to break down. Draw - Too tight to call this one, a draw seems the safest option.
Genoa will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Bologna and ease their relegation worries when they host Cagliari. With both teams gaining poor results at the weekend both will be looking to get something here, though it is undoubtedly Genoa who need them the most. Cagliari currently sit six points ahead of Genoa and are all but safe from relegation. Genoa have now lost three in a row and are just a point above the relegation zone and will be low on confidence after their latest defeat. Its Cagliari then who get the vote as Genoa continue despondent. Away Win - Cagliari heap more pressure on Genoa.
Both Lazio and Siena will look to bounce back from defeats at the weekend when they play each other in Rome. Lazio's 2-0 loss to Udinese caused major damage to their Champions Leage dreams whereas Siena's 4-1 defeat to AC Milan was simply demoralising than anything for the mid table side. Lazio now haven't won in 4 matches but this represents their easiest task for sometime and they should bounce back against a Siena team that has little to play for. Home Win - Home advantage pays dividends as the Lazio faithful help their side to much needed victory.
The final game in this round of matches sees Parma host Inter. Both teams won their games 2-1 at the weekend over Leece and Cesena respectively. Parma have won all of their last 4 and Inter remain unbeaten under Andrea Andrea Stramaccioni. Inter know they have to win to keep in the fight for the final Champions League place and that will fuel them on but Parma have looked solid in recent weeks and they will put up a decent fight at home. Draw - Parma hold Inter who remain an the unfinished article.
Selected Match Betting:
Roma, Napoli, Juve, Udinese, Milan, Cagliari & Lazio - All To Win: 43/1
Napoli V Palermo - Napoli to win 3-0: 15/2
AC Milan V Atalanta - Ibrahimovic First Goalscorer: 5/2
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