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The action kicks off with the "appetizer" of Serie A’s Matchday 16. After Friday’s early clash between Empoli and Torino, three of the league’s top teams - Atalanta, Napoli, and Juventus - take the field on Saturday.
Atalanta travels to Cagliari for a challenging match, despite often securing hard-fought wins there in recent years. Last season, the Rossoblù claimed a 2-1 home victory under coach Ranieri, ending a six-year drought. Gasperini's squad is chasing a historic tenth consecutive Serie A win, which would set a club record. The Atalanta coach boasts an unbeaten record against counterpart Nicola, with six wins and three draws in nine meetings.
Napoli, on the other hand, hasn’t won in Udine since 2021, with the last two encounters (including the title-clinching game) ending 1-1. Another favorable stat for the Azzurri is Conte’s unbeaten record against Udinese in the past eleven matches, securing nine wins and two draws. Meanwhile, Runjaic’s side broke a rough patch by defeating Monza last week. It’s a tricky test for Napoli, determined to stay near the top of the table.
Finally, the evening showdown at the Allianz Stadium pits Juventus against Venezia. Motta’s Bianconeri enter the game on a high after their Champions League win over City. With key players returning from injury, Motta can rotate his squad more effectively as they push up the league standings. Juventus has won their last four home games against Venezia, making them favorites on paper. However, Di Francesco’s well-structured Venezia could pose a serious challenge.
