Spezia vs. Torino (Saturday, 2.00pm)
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After coming through some tough Serie A fixtures last month to sit comfortably in mid-table, Torino prepare for a trip to struggling Spezia on Saturday as favourites for the points.
While the Granata cruised to victory over Sampdoria last weekend, the hosts were beaten by their former coach's Fiorentina side - already a seventh defeat of the campaign for the 18th-placed Aquilotti.
We say: Spezia 1-2 Torino
The division's worst defence meets one of its most well-organised, which means Torino can add to Spezia's woes with a win at the Picco this weekend.
With Belotti back and a clear sense of purpose in the side, the Granata should prove to have too much for the hosts' porous rearguard which could be responsible for keeping them battling at the bottom for the rest of the season.
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Juventus vs. Fiorentina (Saturday, 5.00pm)
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Seeking to replicate their European form on the Serie A stage after successive league defeats, Juventus host improving Fiorentina on Saturday evening.
The Bianconeri may have been comprehensive winners as they progressed in the Champions League during midweek, but have much catching-up to do domestically and trail the Viola by three points in the standings.
We say: Juventus 2-1 Fiorentina
Having so far failed to cope with the pressure in the league, inconsistent Juventus can turn a page with victory over the Viola on Saturday.
Their attacking potential through the width of Fiorentina alumni Chiesa and Bernardeschi can trouble the visitors full-backs and create enough opportunities for the improving front pair to dispatch.
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Cagliari vs. Atalanta (Saturday, 7.45pm)
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Following another late capitulation in the Champions League this week, Atalanta BC return to Serie A duty with a trip to Sardinia, where they meet rock-bottom Cagliari.
The sides clash on Saturday evening, with the visitors having won just two of seven fixtures played last month, and the hosts are stranded in the relegation zone having posted only one league win so far this season.
We say: Cagliari 0-2 Atalanta BC
Atalanta's recent wobble - relatively speaking, given the quality of many of their opponents - will surely end before the break for internationals, as they pick off an ailing home side.
The difficulties Cagliari have endured at both ends of the pitch cannot have been cured by a 'ritiro' (training camp) this week, and the Isolani are set to suffer yet another league defeat.
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Ben Knapton
