Venezia vs. Roma (Sunday, 11.30am)
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Another European setback in midweek leaves Roma searching for form, as they visit Venezia at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on Sunday afternoon.
The Giallorossi return to Serie A duty following a run of one win from six, while their hosts have recently improved but find themselves precariously placed, just a point above the drop zone.
We say: Venezia 0-1 Roma
A Roma team running near empty will still have enough gas in the tank to get past goal-shy Venezia, but their own attacking ills must improve soon if they are to sustain a strong challenge for the top four.
Surely the Scudetto is already a distant dream for the capital club, but improving their lacklustre record on the road could prove crucial to future success in Serie A.
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Sampdoria vs. Bologna (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Sampdoria will be looking to avoid a third consecutive Serie A defeat when they welcome Bologna to the Luigi Ferraris on Sunday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Rossoblu are hoping to end a miserable run of nine league games away from home without a win.
We say: Sampdoria 1-2 Bologna
D'Aversa will want a response from his players this weekend as the hosts seek to bounce back from a poor run of form.
However, Bologna head into this contest in much stronger shape and – when also considering their recent head-to-head record – we can see the visitors claiming another slender win at the Luigi Ferraris.
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Udinese vs. Sassuolo (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Two mid-table teams in Serie A who are looking to put a solid run of form together will do battle on Sunday afternoon, as Udinese welcome Sassuolo to the Stadio Friuli.
The Friulians are unbeaten in each of their last three matches on home soil, while the visitors claimed an impressive 2-1 victory in their last away game against Italian giants Juventus.
We say: Udinese 2-2 Sassuolo
Only one of the last six encounters between Udinese and Sassuolo has seen both teams score, but as these two sides have looked vulnerable in defence of late – conceding in each of their last five league games – goalmouth action at both ends of the pitch can be expected on Sunday.
With little to separate these two mid-table teams, an entertaining score draw could be on the cards at the Stadio Friuli.
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Lazio vs. Salernitana (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Still searching for consistency this season, Lazio welcome lowly Salernitana to Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening.
Though Maurizio Sarri's men have been unpredictable in the current campaign, they remain unbeaten at home since the start of the year, so will be strong favourites to dispatch Serie A's 19th-placed side.
We say: Lazio 3-1 Salernitana
Signs of adaptation to the demands of Serie A have started to appear at Salernitana in recent weeks, but their back line looks custom-made to be exploited by a well-oiled Lazio attacking machine.
An experienced front-line triumvirate can help the hosts to a convincing win at the Olimpico - extending their undefeated streak on home soil still further ahead of the international break.
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Napoli vs. Hellas Verona (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Unbeaten leaders Napoli meet in-form Hellas Verona on Sunday evening, as they return from a successful European incursion in midweek.
Seeking to extended their remarkable run until this year's final international break, the hosts will be faced by opponents who have won three of their last five Serie A games - including last week's victory against Juventus.
We say: Napoli 2-1 Hellas Verona
While their visitors have got form against the bigger teams this term, Napoli can demonstrate their defensive qualities to keep the fluent Verona forward line largely at bay on Sunday.
As back-four mainstay Kalidou Koulibaly's absence will certainly be felt by the hosts, the return of their main men up top will be required to topple the surging Scaligeri at Stadio Maradona.
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AC Milan vs. Inter Milan (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Currently experiencing different fortunes in Europe, unbeaten AC Milan and city rivals Inter Milan share the San Siro stage on Sunday evening, upon their return to Serie A.
Defending champions Inter trail their Rossonero cousins by seven points ahead of the season's first Derby della Madonnina and simply cannot contemplate a defeat which could leave their hopes of back-to-back Scudetti hanging by a thread.
We say: AC Milan 1-2 Inter Milan
Inter can inflict a first league loss on their rivals this season, as they enter the Derby in improving form and meet a Milan side that have been scraping over the line in recent matches.
The Nerazzurri's attacking width can exploit the absence of Theo Hernandez, who so often occupies his opposite number, while Edin Dzeko has a good record against the Rossoneri and may hit the mark once again.
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Barney Corkhill
