Bologna vs. Empoli (Saturday, 5.30pm)
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Still seeking their first win of the new Serie A season, Bologna will aim to get off the mark on Saturday, when they welcome Empoli to Stadio Dall'Ara.
While the Rossoblu were well beaten last weekend, their Tuscan counterparts earned a stunning success in Rome.
We say: Bologna 1-1 Empoli
Empoli have not won successive Serie A matches since May 2023 - in that case, one win was against Bologna - and that trend may continue this weekend.
Nonetheless, the Azzurri will be emboldened by their result against Roma, and leaving the Dall'Ara with a point is well within their compass.
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Lecce vs. Cagliari (Saturday, 5.30pm)
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Both seeking their first win of the new Serie A season, Lecce and Cagliari will scrap it out for three points at Stadio Via del Mare on Saturday evening.
While the Salentini have suffered back-to-back losses against two tough opponents, their Sardinian counterparts have drawn both league games and remain unbeaten so far this term.
We say: Lecce 1-2 Cagliari
Lecce could lose their first three games for just a third time in their Serie A history - and the first since 1997 - as they lack thrust in the final third and Cagliari have settled into their post-Claudio Ranieri era quite smoothly.
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Lazio vs. AC Milan (Saturday, 7.45pm)
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Both victims of a shock defeat last week, Lazio and AC Milan will aim to bounce straight back in Serie A's Saturday night kickoff, as they go head-to-head at Stadio Olimpico.
While the Biancocelesti were beaten in Udine, promoted Parma stunned Milan, so neither side can afford to slip up in their final game before the international break.
We say: Lazio 2-2 AC Milan
These clubs have not drawn with each other in Serie A since 2018 - Milan lead 8-3 in wins since then - but the points will be shared on Saturday night.
Neither side is entirely convincing in defence, so a selection of speedy and skilful forwards can thrive at Stadio Olimpico.
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Napoli vs. Parma (Saturday, 7.45pm)
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After producing a shock victory last weekend, Parma aim to claim another major scalp on Saturday, when they meet Napoli at Stadio Maradona.
While the Gialloblu are unbeaten since returning to Serie A, their hosts suffered an opening-day defeat before posting maximum points last week.
We say: Napoli 1-1 Parma
Napoli and Parma have drawn only one of their last 17 Serie A meetings, but a share of the spoils could be on the cards this weekend.
The hosts are still a work in progress under a demanding new manager, while Fabio Pecchia's promotion-winners have momentum on their side.
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Barney Corkhill
