Venezia vs. Hellas Verona (Monday, 5.30pm)
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Regional rivals Venezia and Hellas Verona will clash at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on Monday evening, with both embroiled in a battle for Serie A survival.
Stuck inside the drop zone, the Veneto clubs are separated by four points before kickoff, with Hellas sitting just above their hosts.
We say: Venezia 1-2 Hellas Verona
Verona (22) and Venezia (14) have conceded more goals than any other teams during the first half-hour this term, so some early action should be expected.
With both needing more than one point, it could be a wide-open contest at the hosts' iconic headquarters - and that might suit an erratic away side.
> Serie A preview: Venezia vs Hellas Verona
Genoa vs. Monza (Monday, 7.45pm)
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Seeking just their second league win at Stadio Ferraris this season, mid-table Genoa play host to Serie A strugglers Monza on Monday.
While the Grifone finally tasted home success earlier this month, taking them further away from danger, their visitors are still stuck to the foot of the standings.
We say: Genoa 1-0 Monza
Genoa have kept six clean sheets in their last 11 league games, so an ailing Monza side may not break through the Rossoblu's back line.
Depleted by injuries and low on confidence, the Brianzoli are set for another away defeat.
> Serie A preview: Genoa vs Monza
Matt Law
