Cagliari vs. AC Milan (Wednesday, 5.30pm)
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Claudio Ranieri's Cagliari will go in search of their first Serie A victory of the season when high-flying AC Milan visit the Unipol Domus on Wednesday evening.
Having taken just two points from a possible 15, the hosts find themselves second from bottom in the table, while the visitors occupy second place after winning four of their opening five matches.
We say: Cagliari 0-3 AC Milan
Given that Cagliari have scored just one goal across five games without tasting victory this season, we expect AC Milan to cruise to a comfortable victory at the Unipol Domus on Wednesday.
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Empoli vs. Salernitana (Wednesday, 5.30pm)
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Bottom-of-the-table Empoli welcome fellow strugglers Salernitana to the Stadio Carlo Castellani for a Serie A clash on Wednesday evening.
The hosts remain pointless and goalless after yet another defeat in their fifth fixture of the league season over the weekend.
We say: Empoli 0-0 Salernitana
Despite there having been 28 goals across the last seven head-to-heads, neither side has shown much offensive threat in the early stage of the season.
Salernitana have not won here in Empoli in the 21st Century though, and even though hosts sit bottom, they will expect to take at least something from this encounter, if only a point.
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Hellas Verona vs. Atalanta (Wednesday, 5.30pm)
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Atalanta BC travel east from Bergamo to the Bentegodi to face Hellas Verona in Serie A on Wednesday evening.
Both sides are within reach of the European places at this early stage, entering the midweek matchday in the top half.
We say: Hellas Verona 2-2 Atalanta BC
Verona have perhaps exceeded expectations early on this season, and they have their home form to thank partly for that.
Atalanta have not been as impressive on the road as they have been at the Gewiss Stadium, but their attacking mentality should make this an interesting encounter.
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Inter Milan vs. Sassuolo (Wednesday, 7.45pm)
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Aiming to extend their perfect start to the Serie A season, Inter Milan host Sassuolo at San Siro on Wednesday.
While Inter have won five from five to storm clear at the top of the table, their visitors are far more inconsistent - but the Emilian side upset the odds by beating Juventus last time out.
We say: Inter Milan 2-1 Sassuolo
Having not drawn any of their last 26 home matches in Serie A - winning no less than 21, and each of the last six - Inter are a formidable force at San Siro. Even a Sassuolo side buoyed by victory over Juve cannot knock the Nerazzurri out of their stride, so the three points will stay in Milan.
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Lazio vs. Torino (Wednesday, 7.45pm)
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A struggling Lazio side welcome Torino to the Italian capital for a Serie A clash on Wednesday night.
Holding Lazio's rivals Roma to a draw on Sunday night means Torino enter the set of fixtures this midweek four points ahead of their upcoming hosts.
We say: Lazio 1-1 Torino
Victory over Salernitana recently saw Torino extend a very impressive sequence of away results where they have won six of their last eight on the road.
However, manager Juric has only won two of his last 12 against Lazio, and despite the host's poor recent form, Lazio are still likely to get a result.
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Napoli vs. Udinese (Wednesday, 7.45pm)
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Without a win in three Serie A matches, reigning champions Napoli host Udinese at Stadio Maradona on Wednesday.
Following a defeat and two disappointing draws - plus a public bust-up between their star player and manager - the Scudetto holders are under pressure to produce three points at home to winless opponents.
We say: Napoli 1-0 Udinese
Lacking both the rhythm and spark of last season, Napoli are no longer the formidable force that swept aside all-comers up and down the Italian peninsula. They should, though, have more than enough in the tank to take care of goal-shy and injury-ravaged opponents on Wednesday; forcing Udinese to wait a little longer for an elusive first victory.
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Oliver Thomas
