Saturday's Serie A predictions including Empoli vs. Napoli

Empoli vs. Napoli (Saturday, 5.00pm)

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Soon to relinquish their status as Serie A champions, Napoli visit struggling Empoli on Saturday evening, simply trying to stay in contention for a European place next season.

While the Scudetto holders were held by lowly Frosinone last weekend, a painful loss in Lecce leaves their hosts in serious danger of relegation.

We say: Empoli 1-2 Napoli

Though not as accurate as they would like, Napoli have attempted the most shots in Serie A this season; by contrast, Empoli have faced the second-most. That should indicate the likely direction of play at Stadio Castellani, but it may still be only one goal that splits these sides by the final whistle.

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Hellas Verona vs. Udinese (Saturday, 7.45pm)

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Two teams scrapping for Serie A survival meet at Stadio Bentegodi on Saturday evening, as Hellas Verona host fellow strugglers Udinese.

While Hellas fought back to earn a precious point earlier this week, Udinese's most recent match was abandoned, leaving them with one game in hand on their relegation rivals.

We say: Hellas Verona 1-1 Udinese

As Verona have picked up points consistently since the start of March, they can frustrate their visitors, who let leads slip with alarming frequency; Udinese have dropped 22 points from winning positions this season and also let Roma back into last week's abandoned game in Udine.

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