Kicking off Sunday’s Serie A action is the clash between Udinese and Torino. The Granata have secured two consecutive wins in Friuli in recent seasons and haven’t lost there since February 6, 2022. Continuing their positive streak would help them stay clear of the relegation zone. However, Udinese, led by coach Runjaic, are in good form after defeating Fiorentina at the Franchi in their last match.
At 3:00 PM, Napoli takes on Venezia, with both sides coming off 2-1 wins in the previous round against Genoa and Cagliari, respectively. Napoli has won the last encounters between the two teams 2-0, and the Maradona Stadium odds favor Conte's squad. The Partenopei aim to stay in the race for the top spot, while Venezia seeks to extend their positive momentum and collect crucial points in the fight for survival.
Sunday’s action concludes with two marquee matchups. The first is the heated Juventus vs. Fiorentina clash, which in recent years has also been a key transfer route for players. Nico Gonzalez and Vlahovic will face off against Kean, adding extra intrigue to this battle of former teammates. Even Fiorentina’s coach Palladino, an ex-Juventus player, adds to the drama. Fiorentina’s last victory at the Allianz Stadium was a 3-0 triumph on December 22, 2020, followed by a string of 1-0 wins for Juventus. Both teams are tied at 31 points, setting the stage for a highly tactical and balanced match.
Roma overcomes Genoa: El Shaarawy and Dybala lead the giallorossi’s comeback
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Later in the evening, San Siro will host Milan vs. Roma. The Rossoneri must contend with key absences, while the Giallorossi ride high on confidence after a commanding 5-0 win over Parma at the Olimpico. Head-to-head results between the two teams are evenly matched, with eight wins apiece and four draws. However, Roma hasn’t won a Serie A game at Milan’s home ground since 2017, when they claimed a 2-0 victory.
The 18th matchday of Serie A concludes with Monday’s fixtures: Como vs. Lecce and Bologna vs. Verona. Fabregas’s Como must secure points to climb out of the relegation zone and leapfrog Lecce in the standings. Their last encounter was a 1-1 Serie B draw in 2022, while their previous meeting at Sinigaglia ended in a 2-2 draw in Serie C back in 2012. In the other matchup, Bologna coach Italiano faces his former club, Verona, where he played during his career. Bologna aims to extend their five-game unbeaten streak in Serie A and stay in the hunt for European qualification. Meanwhile, Verona looks to bounce back from their defeat to Milan and earn crucial points in their fight for survival.
