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A thrilling and fragmented Serie A weekend continues between Sunday and Monday, with several key matchups, including the clash between Inter and Fiorentina. The Nerazzurri, still reeling from their 3-0 defeat at the Franchi in Thursday’s rescheduled match, are desperate to bounce back and prevent Napoli from pulling further ahead in the title race. That loss still stings, and it was Luciano Spalletti’s side who benefited the most. Napoli remains top of the table, three points ahead of Inter, and will host Udinese at the Maradona, looking to pile even more pressure on the reigning champions. A win for the Partenopei could force Inter into a must-win scenario to avoid a potentially decisive gap at this stage of the season.
Sunday’s action, however, begins with an intriguing Venezia vs Roma matchup. The game carries extra significance for Eusebio Di Francesco, the current Venezia coach, as he faces his former club in a crucial relegation battle. The Giallorossi, on the other hand, are chasing consistency in the league to stay in the hunt for European qualification.
At 3 PM, a relegation six-pointer takes place as Cagliari faces Parma, with both sides desperate for points in a tight survival race. Every result matters at this stage of the season, and securing positive momentum could be pivotal. Simultaneously, Lazio welcomes Monza to the Stadio Olimpico. The Biancocelesti, currently fourth and level on points with Fiorentina, look to solidify their Champions League hopes, while Monza, bottom of the table and struggling under Salvatore Bocchetti, desperately needs a turnaround—having won just once since his arrival.
Another exciting fixture sees Lecce host Bologna, with both teams coming off a positive week. Lecce, fresh from a crucial win over Parma, aims to take another step away from the relegation zone by overcoming Thiago Motta’s side. However, Bologna is riding a wave of enthusiasm after their stunning Coppa Italia victory over Atalanta in Bergamo. The team's impressive form was met with an overwhelming show of support, as over 500 fans welcomed them home after their latest triumph.
