Friday's Serie A predictions including Lazio vs. Inter Milan

Monza vs. Udinese (Friday, 5.30pm)

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Meeting in a league fixture for the first time in 33 years, Serie A new boys Monza host top-flight regulars Udinese at Stadio Brianteo on Friday.

Having picked up just one point between them in the opening two rounds, both sides will be intent on claiming a much-needed win.

We say: Monza 2-2 Udinese

In their last 15 away games, Udinese have never repeated the same result twice in a row, and after losing to Milan on their most recent road trip, they are set to come away from Lombardy with a point this time. Monza can get off the mark with a draw, if their experienced strikeforce starts to click.

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Lazio vs. Inter Milan (Friday, 7.45pm)

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Both sides put their unbeaten starts on the line at Stadio Olimpico, as Lazio host Inter Milan on Friday night.

Two of Serie A's top dogs convene in the capital, with the hosts having taken four points from their first two fixtures and their second city visitors winning both.

We say: Lazio 1-2 Inter Milan

Inter can end their barren run away to Lazio this week, by building on momentum from their opening matches. While the tactical tussle between Inzaghi and Sarri is always engaging, it is the former who should come out on top this time, due to his depth of resources on the bench.

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