Serie A Predictions - Week 16
- Atalanta are averaging 2.5 goals per game this season
- Juventus' three home wins have all come to nil
- Lazio are unbeaten at home this season
Atalanta hit the front of Serie A with last week's 2-1 win at home to AC Milan and Gian Piero Gasperini's men will attempt to pull further clear when they head to Sardinia to face Cagliari on Saturday afternoon.
Empoli vs Torino (Friday, 7.45pm)
Empoli have played out three goalless draws at home this season and action could be thin on the ground when they host Torino, who have failed to score in five of their last six games.
Score prediction: 0-0 draw
Cagliari vs Atalanta (Saturday, 2pm)
Atalanta are on a 10-game streak of Serie A victories and can continue their title charge with a win at Cagliari. The hosts are solid on their own patch but lack the firepower to match their free-scoring visitors.
Score prediction: Atalanta to win 3-1
Udinese vs Napoli (Saturday, 5pm)
Both teams have scored in four of Udinese's last six matches, while Napoli manager Antonio Conte will be desperate for a positive reaction following back-to-back league and cup losses to Lazio. The visitors can edge an entertaining contest.
Score prediction: Napoli to win 2-1
Juventus vs Venezia (Saturday, 7.45pm)
Juventus battled to a 2-0 midweek Champions League win over Manchester City and can follow up with a win to nil against Venezia. It's not always been pretty for Juve this term but Venezia are bottom and winless on the road.
Score prediction: Juventus to win 2-0
Lecce vs Monza (Sunday, 11.30am)
Lecce took a 4-1 hammering at Roma last week but they might be able to edge past struggling Monza. The hosts are unbeaten in three at home while the away team are winless in seven Serie A games.
Score prediction: Lecce to win 1-0
Bologna vs Fiorentina (Sunday, 2pm)
Bologna have struggled in Europe but they're unbeaten at home in Serie A and can put an end to Fiorentina's run. The visitors have claimed eight straight victories but they've faced some poor teams in recent weeks.
Score prediction: 1-1 draw
Parma vs Verona (Sunday 2pm)
Parma beat Lazio 3-1 in their last home game and should prove too strong for a sorry Verona outfit. The Visitors have lost six on the bounce on their travels, conceding 16 goals.
Score prediction: Parma to win 2-1
Como vs Roma (Sunday, 5pm)
Claudio Ranieri's Roma looked to have turned a corner with dominant league and European wins over Lecce and Braga and that spells trouble for Como, who are winless in nine Serie A outings.
Score prediction: Roma to win 2-0
AC Milan vs Genoa (Sunday, 7.45pm)
Milan have done their best work at San Siro this season, winning six of their last eight home matches in all competitions, and they've conceded just five league goals at home. Genoa may lack the attacking quality to breach them.
Score prediction: AC Milan to win 2-0
Lazio vs Inter Milan (Monday, 7.45pm)
Lazio are unbeaten at home while Inter are yet to taste defeat on the road, and it's possible that trend will continue in Rome on Monday night. These teams drew 1-1 in their most recent meeting in May.
Score prediction: 1-1 draw