AC Milan vs. Udinese (Friday, 5.45pm)
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Still top of the pile in Serie A despite a surprising setback last weekend, AC Milan seek to extend their two-point lead when they host Udinese on Friday evening.
Having salvaged a draw in Salerno last Saturday, the Rossoneri will play just before second-placed Inter, so can place pressure on their rivals by beating a side that picked up a point against Lazio last time out.
We say: AC Milan 1-0 Udinese
They may have been held by struggling opponents last week, but having racked up league goals at an average of two per game this term, Milan are almost certain to score against a far from watertight Udinese back three.
Perhaps more pertinently, the Rossoneri have kept successive clean sheets in their last three league and cup games as hosts, so the Tomori-Romagnoli partnership has been particularly effective on home soil.
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Genoa vs. Inter Milan (Friday, 8.00pm)
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After their shock Serie A loss at the weekend, Inter Milan look to recover from a run of three losses from five games in February, as they visit Genoa on Friday.
While defeat in the Milan Derby has triggered a downturn in fortunes for the Scudetto holders, their 19th-placed hosts have drawn each of their last four matches and retain hope of pulling off a great escape.
We say: Genoa 1-3 Inter Milan
Genoa have certainly tightened up at the back since their latest switch of management, but have yet to be faced with the sort of firepower even an off-form Inter will bring to Marassi.
With key men back from suspension and a midweek clear of European commitments, the champions are poised to wreak revenge for their loss last time out and put an end to the hosts' brief unbeaten streak.
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Barney Corkhill
