Lazio vs. Bologna (Saturday, 2.00pm)
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Following their chastening Coppa Italia defeat in midweek, Lazio look to bounce back in Serie A on Saturday, as they meet Bologna at Stadio Olimpico.
The visitors' form has dipped in recent weeks, and they have won only one of their last eight league games after a draw with Empoli last time out, while the hosts had edged up into sixth in the standings before their cup loss to Milan.
We say: Lazio 2-1 Bologna
Though concerns remain about their dubious back line, Lazio have perhaps the ideal opponents to come up against following a dispiriting cup loss.
The Aquile's fluent front three will surely give the run around to a Bologna rearguard low on confidence due to recent events, and they can be expected to score at least twice on home soil.
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Napoli vs. Inter Milan (Saturday, 5.00pm)
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In a reversal of roles from the last time the clubs met, Serie A leaders Inter Milan look to keep fellow Scudetto contenders Napoli at arms length when the top two convene at Stadio Maradona on Saturday.
After losing the Milan Derby last weekend, Inter are just a point clear of both their Rossonero rivals and this week's hosts, who won 2-0 at Venezia to record a fourth successive league victory.
We say: Napoli 0-1 Inter Milan
Recent Serie A encounters between the top sides have tended to be tight affairs, as caution starts to kick in on the approach to the most crucial phase of the season.
With both teams capable of shutting up shop in defence, a low-scoring affair is on the cards - in contrast to the five goals produced in the entertaining reverse fixture - and Inter could just edge it due to their greater array of options from the bench when legs begin to tire.
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Torino vs. Venezia (Saturday, 7.45pm)
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Attempting to go nine home games unbeaten for the first time in five years, Torino take on relegation-threatened Venezia in Serie A's Saturday evening kickoff.
While the Granata have been unable to build on a strong start to 2022 - only taking a point from their last two games - their visitors' malaise runs far deeper, as the Venetians travel to Turin amid a terrible run of form.
We say: Torino 1-1 Venezia
Neither side excel in the final third, which could mean a close-fought encounter is on the cards - and the visitors might just steal away with a point if they can score first.
Leads rarely translate into wins for Venezia, though, and Torino should at least pick up another point; repeating the 1-1 draw between these teams in September.
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Barney Corkhill
