Sassuolo vs. Lazio (Sunday, 11.30am)
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Another lapse last weekend saw Lazio drop two more points in the race for a top four place, and they now seek a return to winning ways at Sassuolo on Sunday.
The Biancocelesti arrive at the Mapei Stadium having failed to win since the World Cup break, while their hosts have lost both Serie A fixtures so far this year.
We say: Sassuolo 1-2 Lazio
Already enduring a tough time in the final third this term, Sassuolo have now lost their attacking focal point to injury and are ill-placed to take advantage of Lazio's recent loss of form. Even if they take the lead, the Neroverdi are always susceptible to leaving the back door open and can be stung by their visitors' potent front line.
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Torino vs. Spezia (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Riding the crest of a wave following their cup heroics in midweek, Torino seek a first Serie A success of the new year when they meet Spezia on Sunday.
While Toro eliminated Milan from the Coppa Italia on Wednesday, they have picked up just two points since returning from the winter break; their visitors lie just outside the relegation zone after a goalless draw with Lecce last time out.
We say: Torino 1-0 Spezia
Tough to beat and boosted by their Coppa Italia heroics, Torino are set to claim back-to-back wins in the space of a few days by seeing off a low-scoring Spezia side on home soil.
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Udinese vs. Bologna (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Udinese will be aiming to end a winless run of nine games in Serie A when they host Bologna on Sunday.
The visitors, meanwhile, have lost both of their matches since returning to action after the World Cup.
We say: Udinese 2-1 Bologna
With Bologna missing several key players through injury and suspension, Udinese could hardly have asked for a better chance to end their lengthy winless run in Serie A.
While we do not expect Sottil's side to win at a canter given their recent struggles in terms of claiming all three points, we do expect them to do so, particularly if Deulofeu is passed fit to start as expected.
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Atalanta vs. Salernitana (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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With just one win between them throughout the last five rounds, Atalanta BC and an ailing Salernitana side contest three points at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday.
While the Bergamaschi broke their drought with a comeback victory in Bologna, their southern counterparts last won in October and have slid down the Serie A standings as a result.
We say: Atalanta BC 2-1 Salernitana
During the opening 15 minutes of play in Serie A this season, Salernitana have shipped the joint-most goals (six), but they cannot afford a slow start on Sunday. There are some signs Atalanta may be clicking back into gear following the winter break, and the hosts can punish any slip-ups from a vulnerable away side.
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Roma vs. Fiorentina (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Both safely through to the cup quarter-finals in midweek, Roma and a Fiorentina side three places behind them in the Serie A standings clash at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday night.
Continuing a successful return from the winter break, the Giallorossi's Coppa Italia success against Genoa followed a fightback to draw with the champions last week; meanwhile, their Viola visitors have also posted two wins and a draw in 2023.
We say: Roma 1-1 Fiorentina
This one could go the distance: Roma have scored six of their last seven Serie A goals after the 80th minute, while Fiorentina have netted the most of any side in the 90th minute and beyond (five). As such, plenty of twists and turns may be in store, though the spoils are likely to end up being shared in the end.
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Barney Corkhill
