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Continuing their latest scrap for Serie A survival, Cagliari welcome a doomed Monza side to Sardinia on Sunday, as they aim to pull further clear of the drop zone.
While the Brianzoli are surely Serie B-bound, their hosts are on course to avoid relegation and secure a third consecutive top-flight campaign.
We say: Cagliari 2-1 Monza
While neither side has found much rhythm up front, their defensive deficiencies could lead to several goals.
Monza and Cagliari have conceded the most from corners in Serie A this season, and Sunday’s hosts have shipped the most from set pieces. Yet, the Sardinians pose more attacking threat.
> Serie A preview: Cagliari vs Monza
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After experiencing very different emotions before international football intervened, Fiorentina and Atalanta BC will meet at Stadio Franchi on Sunday.
While La Dea’s dream of a first Serie A title was dashed by the reigning champions, the Viola slayed one of their fiercest foes to stay in contention for a top-four finish.
We say: Fiorentina 2-2 Atalanta BC
A recent trend of high-scoring games between these two clubs could continue, as both will be gunning for maximum points.
An average of 1.88 goals per match is the highest for Fiorentina in a single season since the 1960s, and with Moise Kean in peak form they should at least take a point from Serie A’s second-top scorers.
> Serie A preview: Fiorentina vs Atalanta
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Having tightened their grip on the title last time out, Inter Milan return from the international break with Sunday’s home game against mid-table Udinese.
The Serie A champions boosted hopes of claiming back-to-back Scudetti by beating Atalanta BC in Bergamo – and a treble triumph is still up for grabs.
We say: Inter Milan 2-0 Udinese
With greater challenges ahead, Inter’s aim will be to build up a lead during the first half before conserving precious energy during the second.
That may not be entirely straightforward against an improved Udinese side, but the hosts’ greater guile will pay off in the end.
> Serie A preview: Inter Milan vs Udinese
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Two Serie A heavyweights will convene at Stadio Maradona on Sunday evening, as title-chasing Napoli host top-four hopefuls AC Milan.
The Partenopei continued to stumble before the international break, leaving them three points adrift of Milan’s city rivals in an absorbing Scudetto race. With just nine games to go, they cannot afford to slip up again.
We say: Napoli 2-1 AC Milan
There are potentially plenty of twists and turns in store at Stadio Maradona, as Milan and Napoli are both inside Serie A’s top four for points gained from losing positions.
The Rossoneri have fought back several times under Sergio Conceicao – including twice earlier this month – but overturning an Antonio Conte-led side may be beyond them.
> Serie A preview: Napoli vs AC Milan
