AC Milan vs. Sassuolo (Sunday, 11.30am)
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Aiming to avoid going six games without victory for the first time in five years, AC Milan host Serie A strugglers Sassuolo on Sunday.
The Rossoneri's downturn reached a new nadir last time out, as they followed Supercoppa failure with a 4-0 thumping at Lazio; meanwhile, their visitors' start to 2023 has been even worse, and they sit just one place above the relegation zone.
We say: AC Milan 2-1 Sassuolo
Sassuolo's arrival at San Siro could be timely for Milan, as the Neroverdi are one of few sides in even worse form at the start of 2023. While still short of confidence at the back, the Rossoneri's attacking weapons outweigh that of their visitors, and that could decide the outcome of a close-fought encounter.
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Juventus vs. Monza (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Aiming to complete an unlikely double over Serie A's fallen giants Juventus, mid-table Monza visit the Old Lady on Sunday afternoon.
While Juve are still reeling from their dramatic points deduction, which leaves them only narrowly ahead of their opponents in the standings, the buoyant Biancorossi are five games unbeaten and remain on course for survival.
We say: Juventus 2-1 Monza
For all their failings on and off the pitch, Juventus remain a formidable force at home in Serie A, and their unbeaten record will stretch to its 11th league game on Sunday. Generally solid at the back and with more attacking options as a long injury list subsides, Juve can make up lost ground with a win.
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Lazio vs. Fiorentina (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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After sweeping into Serie A's top three with a brilliant win in midweek, Lazio look to start the second half of the season in similar style on Sunday, when they welcome Fiorentina to Stadio Olimpico.
While Maurizio Sarri's men thumped reigning champions Milan 4-0 on Tuesday, the Viola slipped into the bottom half of the table following a second successive defeat.
We say: Lazio 2-0 Fiorentina
As Fiorentina have really struggled to score on the road and Lazio are among Italy's most secure sides defensively, there can only be one outcome when they meet this weekend. The capital city club are on fluent form, with 'Sarrisimo' fully embedded in their fabric, and have suitably grand plans for the rest of 2023.
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Napoli vs. Roma (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Continuing their Scudetto crusade into the second half of the Serie A season, league leaders Napoli welcome southern rivals Roma to Stadio Maradona on Sunday.
The teams contest the Derby del Sole having enjoyed some fine form so far this year - the Partenopei's advantage at the top has recently grown to 12 points; their visitors have won three of their last four league games.
We say: Napoli 1-0 Roma
Napoli and Roma have conceded the fewest shots on target in Serie A this season, so a goalfest is perhaps not in store on Sunday evening. They are also the teams to have leaked the fewest goals during the second half (only seven apiece), which suggests an early strike for the red-hot hosts could be enough to win it.
