Atalanta vs. Cagliari (Sunday, 11.30am)
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Having seen the gap to their pursuers close over recent weeks, Atalanta BC host lowly Cagliari on Sunday, seeking to retain their top four place.
Just one win from their last five Serie A outings leaves La Dea only a point clear of fifth-placed Juventus, while a recent revival has helped their visitors to climb within a point of safety.
We say: Atalanta BC 2-0 Cagliari
The last league draw between these teams came back in January 2013, and that trend for one side or the other to prevail should continue on Sunday - with Atalanta coming out on top.
Virtually back at full strength following a series of absences, the hosts have enough attacking artistry available to them to pick off Cagliari's newly-formed back three.
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Venezia vs. Napoli (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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As they attempt to keep their new year revival ticking over into a second month, title-chasing Napoli visit struggling Venezia at the iconic Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on Sunday.
While the visitors' Scudetto pursuit has been aided by a run of three successive Serie A wins, their hosts have continued to sink like a stone towards the bottom three.
We say: Venezia 1-3 Napoli
Napoli (384) and Venezia (201) are the sides to have attempted the most and the fewest shots in Serie A respectively, which tells the tale of how this encounter could play out.
So, with their attacking department back at its full complement, the visitors can seal the double over the Lagunari after also beating them on the opening day of the season.
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Sampdoria vs. Sassuolo (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Sampdoria will be hoping to end their losing streak and climb away from the danger zone in Serie A when they welcome Sassuolo to the Luigi Ferraris Stadium.
The hosts have turned to a former manager in an attempt to turn results around, whilst the visitors find themselves in a comfortable mid-table spot following a solid run of form.
We say: Sampdoria 1-1 Sassuolo
With Sampdoria having a new manager in place to instil his ideas over the international break, we are predicting for them to pick up a point against Sassuolo on Sunday.
The visitors can play without any pressure and are a difficult team to beat, so we can see the two sides cancelling each other out and finishing level.
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Bologna vs. Empoli (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Sunday's Serie A action includes a mid-table clash between two out-of-form sides in the form of Bologna and Empoli at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium.
The hosts have lost six of their last seven outings, whilst the visitors are winless in seven games across all competitions.
We say: Bologna 2-1 Empoli
Due to the leaky defences of both sides, as well as their relatively prolific nature in front of goal, this should be an entertaining encounter on Sunday.
We believe Bologna will possess enough quality to end their losing streak against a fellow out-of-form side though, with home advantage and the return of Barrow proving decisive.
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Udinese vs. Torino (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Aiming to close the gap to their visitors in the Serie A standings, Udinese welcome mid-table Torino to the Dacia Arena on Sunday.
Trailing the Granata by eight points ahead of the clubs' clash, the 15th-placed hosts have picked up just a point from their three most recent games to drift back down the table.
We say: Udinese 1-1 Torino
Udinese are draw specialists and could be forced to settle for another single-point haul on Sunday, as they will find it tough to break Torino down.
The visitors have been cruising towards a top 10 finish thanks to their recent feats at home, but can at least grind out a respectable result on away soil.
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Juventus vs. Hellas Verona (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Juventus continue their pursuit of a top-four place on Sunday evening, as they host a mid-table Hellas Verona side managed by their former assistant coach.
Igor Tudor came out on top in the tactical battle with his Juve counterpart Max Allegri back in October, but the latter has a potentially game-changing new signing available as the hosts seek revenge.
We say: Juventus 2-1 Hellas Verona
A reversal of October's result is on the cards this time around, as Juventus have continued to improve at the back and now possess some formidable firepower.
While Hellas are likely to take an admirably progressive approach, they can be picked off defensively and will be without their most potent penalty box operator too.
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Barney Corkhill
