Separated by one point and one place in the Serie A standings, top-four contenders Atalanta BC and Bologna will lock horns in Bergamo on Sunday afternoon.
While the hosts have just lost three straight games without scoring, their visitors ended a six-match winning streak by holding high-flying Napoli to a draw last time out.
We say: Atalanta BC 1-1 Bologna
While they have the best away record in Serie A, ailing Atalanta are effectively mid-table fodder at home, so they could struggle to stop in-form Bologna.
A low-scoring draw should ensue, replicating the result in September’s reverse fixture – and that might allow other teams to overtake both.
> Serie A preview: Atalanta vs Bologna
Europe-chasing Fiorentina welcome relegation-threatened Parma to the Artemio Franchi for Sunday’s gameweek 32 contest in Serie A, seeking a fourth consecutive home victory.
The Viola, who have one foot in the Conference League semi-finals, have claimed three straight wins in Florence and aim for a fourth against an opponent who held defending champions Inter Milan to a draw last time out.
We say: Fiorentina 2-0 Parma
Since losing 3-1 at Inter and 5-0 at Roma in December, four of Parma’s seven away losses (with three draws) have been by narrow margins, highlighting the Emilians’ defensive resilience.
Firing blanks in four of those seven games magnifies their goalscoring troubles, which could undermine them in Florence.
Consequently, Fiorentina are expected to secure a routine victory in Sunday’s encounter, marking their fourth straight success in front of their supporters.
> Serie A preview: Fiorentina vs Parma
Two places separate Hellas Verona and Genoa in the Serie A table ahead of Sunday’s gameweek 32 contest at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.
Paolo Zanetti’s team head into this weekend on a three-match unbeaten streak, which has almost secured their safety this season, while the Rossoblu are looking to achieve back-to-back top-flight victories for the first time this season following last week’s triumph over Udinese.
We say: Hellas Verona 1-1 Genoa
This match is difficult to predict, as Verona have only won one of their last nine home games since November, failing to score in six matches, while Genoa remain winless in their last seven away fixtures, suffering four losses.
As a result, the points could be shared in a potentially low-scoring affair at the Bentegodi.
> Serie A preview: Hellas Verona vs Genoa
Como and Torino are separated by three places in the Serie A table as they head into Sunday’s gameweek 32 contest at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Cesc Fabregas’s men are nearly assured of their top-flight status for another year, while their Turin visitors have little to play for in the concluding rounds, with safety secured and European participation now unrealistic.
We say: Como 1-1 Torino
Como have scored and conceded in seven consecutive home fixtures, and Torino have kept one shutout in seven away fixtures, resulting in five draws.
Thus, the spoils could be shared between these sides in Sunday’s contest in Lombardy.
> Serie A preview: Como vs Torino
Renewing a rivalry that started back in 1929, Lazio and Roma meet at Stadio Olimpico for a crucial Derby della Capitale on Sunday evening.
Both embroiled in the fight for a top-four finish, the Rome clubs are side by side in the Serie A standings following the Giallorossi’s recent revival.
We say: Lazio 1-2 Roma
Lazio (25) and Roma (21) are both among Serie A’s top four for goals scored in the final half-hour this season, so a late twist is almost inevitable in the Eternal City.
These arch-rivals both need three points to aid their quest for Champions League qualification – so the game could open up, allowing the Giallorossi to exploit their foes’ faltering defence.
> Serie A preview: Lazio vs Roma
