- Napoli leads the standings with just a point ahead of Inter Milan in second place
- Up to six teams are still in contention for the fourth spot
- Juventus, Lazio, Roma, and AC Milan are among the contenders for a spot in the Champions League
The Serie A title race is heating up with Napoli holding a slim one-point lead over Inter Milan, while six teams are fighting for the final Champions League qualifying position.
With only two more rounds of games remaining, Roma will host AC Milan in a crucial fixture in the battle for European qualification, as Bologna, coming off a 1-0 victory over Milan in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday, travel to face Fiorentina on Sunday evening.
Genoa vs Atalanta (Saturday, 7.45pm)
In the only Saturday match, Atalanta will visit Genoa. Atalanta secured their spot in the Champions League with a 2-1 home win over Roma and will look to clinch their sixth clean sheet victory in seven away games.
Match prediction: Genoa 0-2 Atalanta
Cagliari vs Venezia (Sunday, 7.45pm)
Venezia, known for their struggles away from home this season, with nine draws and nine losses in 18 away games, might face a defeat against Cagliari.
Match prediction: Cagliari 1-0 Venezia
Fiorentina vs Bologna (Sunday, 7.45pm)
Following their recent Coppa Italia success against Milan, Bologna will aim to stay focused as they pursue a top-four finish. However, Fiorentina has been strong at home and could capitalize on any potential fatigue from Bologna's cup triumph.
Match prediction: Fiorentina 2-1 Bologna
Hellas Verona vs Como (Sunday, 7.45pm)
Como, led by Cesc Fabregas, have secured six consecutive victories against lower-ranked teams in Serie A and are likely to continue their impressive form against Hellas Verona, who have struggled to score at home recently.
Match prediction: Hellas Verona 0-2 Como
Inter vs Lazio (Sunday, 7.45pm)
Inter, after a thrilling Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona, are expected to have an entertaining match against Lazio. While Inter seeks to keep pace with Napoli, Lazio ranks third in the league for goals scored.
Match prediction: Inter 3-1 Lazio
Juventus vs Udinese (Sunday, 7.45pm)
Juventus, positioned well to secure the fourth Champions League spot, have concerns about their attacking potency. A 1-0 victory could be on the cards for Juventus as they face a struggling Udinese side.
Match prediction: Juventus 1-0 Udinese
Lecce vs Torino (Sunday, 7.45pm)
Lecce's winless streak of 13 games has left them in serious danger of relegation. Their struggles at home could continue against a solid Torino side.
Match prediction: Lecce 0-2 Torino
Monza vs Empoli (Sunday, 7.45pm)
Despite a recent surprise win, Monza, currently at the bottom of the table, might struggle against Empoli, who are fighting to avoid relegation themselves.
Match prediction: Monza 0-2 Empoli
Parma vs Napoli (Sunday, 7.45pm)
Parma, known for their high-scoring matches, might pose a challenge to title contenders Napoli in Sunday's game.
Match prediction: Parma 1-2 Napoli
Roma vs AC Milan (Sunday, 7.45pm)
Roma, with a track record of winning by a 1-0 margin in recent matches, could strengthen their bid for a Champions League spot with a narrow victory over AC Milan, who might still be reeling from their recent cup final defeat.
Match prediction: Roma 1-0 AC Milan