Monza vs. Hellas Verona (Saturday, 2.00pm)
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Monza will look to cut the gap between themselves and safety when they welcome fellow relegation-candidates Hellas Verona to the U-Power Stadium in Serie A on Saturday.
Starting the weekend cut adrift from the cluster of sides also fighting near the bottom, Monza need to utilise home fixtures in the final stretch, while Verona are struggling to move away from trouble.
We say: Monza 1-1 Hellas Verona
Verona have picked up nasty habits of conceding frequently and scoring infrequently, but away form has been solid of late, and they cannot afford to lose here.
Anything but a win for Monza will be near-fatal at this point, facing a relegation rival on home soil, but after two pitiful performances in their last two outings, it is tough to put forward a case for them winning here.
> Serie A preview: Monza vs Hellas Verona
Udinese vs. Venezia (Saturday, 2.00pm)
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After back-to-back defeats saw them slip into the bottom half of Serie A, Udinese will aim to get back on track by beating Venezia on Saturday.
The faltering Friulani have picked up just two points this year, while their visitors are improving but still sit inside the drop zone.
We say: Udinese 1-0 Venezia
Udinese's three-month wait for a home win should end, as Venezia are getting better but still have a soft centre.
The hosts also have more attacking options to choose from, and their visitors have kept just two clean sheets all season.
> Serie A preview: Udinese vs Venezia
Atalanta vs. Torino (Saturday, 5.00pm)
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After sealing progress in Europe, Atalanta BC will aim to revive their waning Serie A title challenge on Saturday, when they play host to Torino.
Having slipped into the Champions League playoff places despite holding Barcelona to a draw, the Bergamaschi now seek back-to-back league wins.
We say: Atalanta BC 2-1 Torino
As Torino have fared pretty well on their travels, Atalanta will have to tread carefully - particularly having given their all in midweek.
The hosts' firepower should still get them over the line, though, keeping Scudetto rivals Inter and Napoli within arm's length.
> Serie A preview: Atalanta vs Torino
Bologna vs. Como (Saturday, 7.45pm)
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After ending their Champions League adventure in midweek, Bologna will aim to aid their push for European qualification on Saturday evening, when Como pay a visit to Stadio Dall'Ara.
Their appetite whetted, the Rossoblu are intent on returning to continental competition next season, while Como are merely seeking Serie A survival.
We say: Bologna 1-0 Como
Hard-to-beat Bologna will welcome one of Serie A's least effective away sides to Emilia-Romagna, so they should still prevail in spite of any Champions League hangover.
In a multi-club fight for survival, Como's undoing could be failing to pick up more points on the road - and this represents one of their toughest assignments.
> Serie A preview: Bologna vs Como
Ben Knapton
