- Bologna's five home matches have featured just seven goals
- Four of Lecce's last five games finished in a 1-0 scoreline
- Inter Milan have won five straight away games in all competitions

Napoli lead the way after last week's 1-0 win over Claudio Ranieri's Roma but Atalanta, Inter Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio are all snapping at their heels, while Juventus could still mount a title charge from four points back.

The Scudetto pacesetters head north to face Torino, while the pick of the matches arguably comes from the capital on Monday as Roma host Atalanta.

Cagliari vs Verona (Friday, 7.45pm)

Cagliari are winless in five while Verona have suffered five defeats in six, so this is unlikely to be a classic. The hosts have, however, scored five goals in their last two and could edge out their visitors.

Score prediction: Cagliari 2-1 Verona

Como vs Monza (Saturday, 2pm)

Two out-of-form teams clash in Saturday's opening contest and it is possible they will cancel each other out. Monza have drawn three of their six away matches and can earn a point at Como, who have not won since September.

Score prediction: Como 1-1 Monza

AC Milan vs Empoli (Saturday, 5pm)

AC Milan have played out back-to-back Serie A draws, but should return to winning ways when Empoli visit San Siro.

However, the visitors are only three points worse off than their hosts and have scored in all six league away games.

Score prediction: AC Milan 2-1 Empoli

Bologna vs Venezia (Saturday, 7.45pm)

Bologna are heading for a Champions League exit, but can claim a Serie A win over Venezia. The hosts have won three of their last four in the league, while their visitors have earned just two points on the road.

Score prediction: Bologna 1-0 Venezia

Udinese vs Genoa (Sunday, 11.30am)

Udinese can arrest their slide at home to Genoa. The hosts have claimed 12 of their 17 points at Stadio Friuli, while their opponents lack attacking threat and have won once since the start of September.

Score prediction: Udinese 2-0 Genoa

Parma vs Lazio (Sunday, 2pm)

Lazio's winning run came to an end in the Europa League on Thursday, but they should beat Parma, who have lost four of their last five at the Ennio Tardini.

The Biancocelesti have won five of their last six on the road in all competitions.

Score prediction: Parma 1-2 Lazio

Torino vs Napoli (Sunday 2pm)

Napoli can keep up the pace with a win over a Torino side who have claimed just four points from their last eight Serie A fixtures. Antonio Conte's men are unbeaten in five on the road, keeping four clean sheets.

Score prediction: Torino 0-2 Napoli

Fiorentina vs Inter Milan (Sunday, 5pm)

Two teams in red-hot form clash at the Artemio Franchi and it is Inter Milan who are expected to win.

The Nerazzurri have won on their last four trips to Fiorentina and have kept five clean sheets in their last six road games in all competitions.

Score prediction: Fiorentina 0-1 Inter Milan

Lecce vs Juventus (Sunday, 7.45pm)

Juventus are unbeaten this season, but they have drawn too many matches and will be eager not to falter at Lecce.

Both teams have been involved in a series of low-scoring games, but the Old Lady have the class to edge it. 

Score prediction: Lecce 0-1 Juventus

Roma vs Atalanta (Monday, 7.45pm)

Roma earned a confidence-boosting Europa League draw at Tottenham on Thursday and can avoid defeat against in-form Atalanta. The visitors have won on just one of their last four trips to the Eternal City.

Score prediction: Roma 1-1 Atalanta