Cagliari vs. Genoa
Juventus vs. Bologna.
Udinese vs. Catania
Lazio vs. Chievo
Palermo vs. Lecce
Siena vs. Milan
Reggina vs. Napoli
Sampdoria vs. Roma
Atalanta vs. Torino
Inter vs. Fiorentina
With both Juve and Inter knocked out of the champions league, its not been a good week for Italian football. Inter face the far from simple task of beating Fiorentina, who, although they rather surprisingly lost last week at home to Palermo, possess a formidable attack. Juventus have the easier challenge of Bologna, who, after a good start under Sinisa Mihailovic, have fallen away and find themselves just two points above the relegation places.
AC Milan were knocked out of the UEFA Cup last round so had a rest this week which should stand them in good stead ahead of a trip to Siena. The Rossoneri’s away record isn’t too clever but they should still possess too much class for the Tuscans, who are probably safe from relegation for another year. Genoa visit Cagliari with the 4th Champions league slot still very much in their sights. The Sardinians have a decent home record but have won once in four. Lazio also have UEFA Cup ambitions and their match is at home to struggling Chievo; Roma will look to bounce back from their European disappointment with a win at Sampdoria, who were crushed by Bologna last week.
Jekyll-and-Hyde Catania, who followed up their derby drubbing of Palermo with 3-0 surrender at home to Siena, visit Udinese who finally seem to have turned the corner following their dreadful November-January run which ruined their season. Pascuale Merino’s men are safely ensconced in mid-table. Reggina will target a win against Napoli who are in awful nick, while Torino face the unenviable prospect of winning in Bergamo, something few sides do. Palermo host Lecce who are a point from safety and looking desperate.
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