Serie A Matchday 24 Preview: Prediction, And Team News

Serie A returns this weekend with crucial matches shaping the title race, European spots, and the relegation battle.

Juventus vs Lazio

‎Juve aim to recover from a 3-0 Coppa Italia defeat to Atalanta. Under Spalletti they have won seven of their last nine Serie A matches. Lazio miss captain Zaccagni, Gigot, Lazzari, and Pellegrini (suspended).

‎Team News: Juve: Di Gregorio, Yildiz return; Vlahovic, Milik (out). Lazio: Zaccagni, Gigot, Lazzari, Pellegrini (out); Pedro set for 150th Serie A appearance.

‎Prediction: Juventus 2–0 Lazio

Bologna vs Parma

‎Bologna have five losses in six home league games. Parma are one of the league’s lowest scorers. Historical trends favour Bologna who have lost just one of their last 12 top-flight meetings.

‎Team News: Bologna: Lucumi returns; De Silvestri (doubt). Parma: Suzuki, Almqvist, Valenti, Ndiaye, Frigan (out).

‎Prediction: Bologna 2–1 Parma

Sassuolo vs Inter Milan

‎Inter are unbeaten in 11 Serie A matches. A win opens an eight-point gap over AC Milan. Sassuolo recently beat Pisa 3-1 and have historically troubled Inter.

‎Team News: Inter: Dumfries, Calhanoglu, Barella (out); Carlos Augusto returns. Sassuolo: Pieragnolo, Cande (out).

‎Prediction: Sassuolo 1–2 Inter Milan

Genoa vs Napoli

‎Napoli are third and can close on AC Milan with a win, but have lost half their away games. Genoa have shown resilience recovering from two-goal deficits in recent matches.

‎Team News: Napoli: De Bruyne, Anguissa, Di Lorenzo (out). Genoa: No major absences confirmed.

‎Prediction: Genoa 2–2 Napoli

Fiorentina vs Torino

‎Fiorentina remain in the bottom three after three straight defeats. Torino are nine points clear of the drop but inconsistent.

‎Team News: Fiorentina: Lamptey (long-term out); Rugani (doubt). Torino: Ilic, Gineitis, Aboukhlal, Ismajli, Simeone (out); Prati (suspended).

‎Prediction: Fiorentina 2–1 Torino