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The standout fixtures of Serie A's 23rd matchday will undoubtedly take place between Sunday, February 2, and Monday, February 3. Needless to say, the Milan Derby between AC Milan and Inter will be the most anticipated match across Italian football. The city showdown will have fans glued to their screens at 6 PM. It’s a particularly intriguing contest between two teams experiencing completely different moments. The Nerazzurri are in the thick of the Scudetto race and among the last eight in the Champions League after the group stage, while the Rossoneri are coming off a defeat in Zagreb and currently sit in seventh place. The first leg ended in a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory for Milan.
The evening’s late kickoff will be Roma vs. Napoli, following in the wake of the Milan Derby. Another high-intensity encounter is set to take place at the Stadio Olimpico. The Giallorossi have shown signs of resurgence, moving closer to the European spots since Claudio Ranieri took charge. Meanwhile, Napoli are in exceptional form and sit atop the league table. Their last outing saw them claim a dramatic comeback victory over Juventus at the Maradona Stadium.
Juventus will be in action at 12:30 PM against Empoli. Lunchtime kickoffs are often unpredictable, full of surprises and unexpected results. The Bianconeri are struggling, having suffered two consecutive defeats in Serie A and the Champions League against Napoli and Benfica, respectively. Empoli, on the other hand, is fully involved in the relegation battle but had an impressive first half of the season.
An intriguing clash between Fiorentina and Genoa is set to take place at the Artemio Franchi. The Viola regained confidence after a victory over Lazio, ending a rough stretch where they had picked up only two points in four matches. Meanwhile, Genoa is enjoying a solid run, sitting comfortably in mid-table with three wins and a draw in their last five games.
The matchweek will conclude with Cagliari vs. Lazio, a difficult showdown between two teams navigating a challenging phase of the season. The Sardinians are just one point above the relegation zone, while the Biancocelesti remain in fourth place but with only a slim margin separating them from their rivals.
