Sunday’s Serie A predictions including Napoli vs. Roma
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today’s Serie A fixtures, including Napoli vs. Roma.
Inter Milan vs. Torino (Sunday, 11.30am)
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Crowned Serie A champions with five games to spare, Inter Milan will continue their title celebrations on Sunday, when mid-table Torino visit San Siro.
Inter wrapped up their 20th Scudetto in style, by beating their city rivals in the Milan derby, and victory this weekend would keep them on course to surpass 100 points.
We say: Inter Milan 1-0 Torino
Two of the toughest teams to score against throughout Europe will convene at San Siro, where one goal could prove enough to settle matters in either side’s favour. The new champions may start sluggishly following a week of celebrations, but their class should shine through in the end.
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Bologna vs. Udinese (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Closing in on a place in next season’s Champions League, Serie A’s surprise package Bologna host relegation-threatened Udinese on Sunday.
Curiously, both teams played Roma last time out; while Bologna won their top-five tussle last weekend, Udinese suffered a last-gasp defeat to the capital club on Thursday evening.
We say: Bologna 1-0 Udinese
Bologna boast Serie A’s second-best home record, so seeing off struggling Udinese seems straightforward on paper. With a new boss in charge and facing the distinct danger of relegation, the Fruilani should put up a brave fight before succumbing again.
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Atalanta vs. Empoli (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Still in the hunt for two trophies after a dramatic cup win in midweek, Atalanta BC resume their quest for a top-five Serie A finish on Sunday, when Empoli visit Gewiss Stadium.
While La Dea swept through to the Coppa Italia final by beating Fiorentina in stoppage time, their visitors have been basking in the glow of defeating former champions Napoli to inch closer to safety.
We say: Atalanta BC 2-0 Empoli
Averaging over two goals per game on home turf this term, Atalanta are strong favourites to prevail despite being between two crucial cup contests. The hosts’ forwards have found form and fitness, so Gian Piero Gasperini can afford to rotate his resources and still consign Empoli to defeat.
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Napoli vs. Roma (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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With time running out to salvage European football from a dire season, Napoli welcome southern rivals Roma to Stadio Maradona on Sunday evening.
The Derby del Sole takes place with the hosts having lost to lowly Empoli and then seen Inter Milan take over as Italian champions; meanwhile, Roma are closing in on a return to the Champions League.
We say: Napoli 1-2 Roma
Six of the last seven goals scored in games between Roma and Napoli have arrived after the 75th minute, so history suggests a late winner could be on the cards. The hosts’ home record is underwhelming, so the Giallorossi may deepen their misery with a rare win in Naples.
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Fiorentina vs. Sassuolo (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Following a dramatic exit from the Coppa Italia, Fiorentina return to Serie A duty on Sunday, as they welcome struggling Sassuolo to Stadio Franchi.
The Viola crashed out of the cup in midweek, and are languishing behind Italy’s top seven in the league, but their visitors’ woes are more substantial.
We say: Fiorentina 1-1 Sassuolo
While Sassuolo’s defence is particularly suspect on the road, their hosts have the disappointment of a cup exit to deal with, plus a European semi-final on the radar; Fiorentina’s lack of focus could help the Neroverdi pick up a precious point in their fight to avoid the drop.
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