A thrilling Sunday of football awaits with Matchday 13 of Serie A. The schedule offers several exciting clashes, including two big matches and the always-unpredictable 12:30 kickoff. Rounding out the weekend are two Monday night games to close the round.
Genoa vs Cagliari is the lunch match on this penultimate weekend of November. It feels almost like a relegation battle between two teams sharing a similar outlook. Genoa, now led by Patrick Vieira after Alberto Gilardino’s departure, faces a Cagliari side winless in their last five outings. At 3 PM, two intriguing games take the spotlight, including a trip to Como for a red-hot Fiorentina team. Just one point behind league leaders Napoli, the Viola are riding an incredible winning streak.
Torino, looking to bounce back from their derby loss to Juventus, hosts a Monza side also on a three-game losing streak, mirroring the Granata’s struggles. The day’s main event kicks off at 6 PM: Napoli vs Roma. This heated rivalry pits two geographically close fanbases against each other. Antonio Conte’s Napoli sits atop the table and aims to stay there, but they’ll have to contend with Claudio Ranieri’s revitalized Roma.
The evening match is Lazio vs Bologna, featuring two of the league’s most in-form teams. Lazio, just shy of the summit, has won 12 consecutive points, while Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna has collected 11 in their recent run.
Matchday 13 concludes on Monday, November 25, with Empoli-Udinese and Venezia-Lecce. Empoli has rebounded after a brief slump following a strong start to the season, while Udinese is in trouble, having lost three straight games and conceding seven goals. The clash between Venezia and Lecce at the "Penzo" promises drama, as both sides are battling near the bottom of the table. This showdown already carries the weight of a relegation fight.