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&lt;p&gt;Matchday seven symbolically closes the first part of the season, before leaving space for the second international break of the season. Many teams are looking for responses and points so that they can head into the break with a bit of weight off their shoulders: the leading teams are looking to maintain their chase on top spot after their midweek european performances: Conte’s Napoli, however, look to make the most of the rest they’ve had during the week to extend their lead over their rivals. Verona and Venezia face off in the Venetian derby, Atalanta and Genoa look to get their seasons back on track after a difficult period. Empoli will visit Lazio as they try to keep up their good form, Monza face Roma as they try to get their first win of the season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Napoli&lt;/strong&gt; kick off match day seven on Friday evening at 18:30 CEST as they host Como, a team in great form in recent weeks. The tally between the two teams in the top flight is: one win for the Lombardy team, with four defeats and 17 defeats. The Azzurri will aim to lengthen their &lt;strong&gt;winning streak at home&lt;/strong&gt;, where they have three wins out of three in the league. Antonio Conte’s side have shown great &lt;strong&gt;offensive variety&lt;/strong&gt;, with eleven goals from seven different scorers, which is helped by a strengthened defence which has kept a clean sheet in the last three games. On the other hand, Fabregas’ &lt;strong&gt;Como&lt;/strong&gt; are in the middle of a &lt;strong&gt;magical time&lt;/strong&gt;: after a difficult start, they have won the last two games against Atalanta and Verona, scoring at least three goals in each game. However, with eleven goals conceded, the Lariani have to find some sort of defensive solidity to put up with Napoli’s attacking threat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;75c31cd3-c6c6-47e3-85ba-9187a5adb02b&#34; data-image-id=&#34;75c31cd3-c6c6-47e3-85ba-9187a5adb02b&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/4eb7a4b6-481b-429b-81e8-ff4aa7877586/Sito_HERO_nap.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;75c31cd3-c6c6-47e3-85ba-9187a5adb02b&#34; data-image-id=&#34;75c31cd3-c6c6-47e3-85ba-9187a5adb02b&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Venetian derby between &lt;strong&gt;Hellas Verona&lt;/strong&gt; and Venezia, is a clash with little history in Serie A and sees both teams looking to bounce back. Hellas have lost their last three league games, conceding at least two goals in each game. On the other side, &lt;strong&gt;Venezia&lt;/strong&gt; have only scored two goals so far, meaning they have the worst attack in the league so far. Despite this, the match promises balance and intensity, Hellas can rely on their &lt;strong&gt;offensive prowess&lt;/strong&gt; (seven goals) and Venezia will have to improve their &lt;strong&gt;handling&lt;/strong&gt; of possession and ball carrying to get the better of the Gialloblù defence - who together with Parma, have conceded the most goals in the league (nine). The tally so far, instead, gleans brighter on the home side, who in seven matches in the top flight have seven wins and one draw.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;90d75801-92c1-486f-b88c-4648c0178c66&#34; data-image-id=&#34;90d75801-92c1-486f-b88c-4648c0178c66&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/e0349ba3-0556-474e-a38c-c04a35fcd590/Sito_HERO_ver.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;90d75801-92c1-486f-b88c-4648c0178c66&#34; data-image-id=&#34;90d75801-92c1-486f-b88c-4648c0178c66&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Udinese&lt;/strong&gt; host &lt;strong&gt;Lecce&lt;/strong&gt; at the Friuli on Saturday at 15:00 CEST. The Friulani come into the game off the back of two straight defeats in which they have conceded at least three goals per match, testimony of a slight drop off after an encouraging start to the season. Lecce visit after their loss against AC Milan at San Siro, and are still looking for their first away goal this season. The Bianconeri will rely on their strength in &lt;strong&gt;crosses&lt;/strong&gt;, having already scored four headers, while the Salentini have to improve in front of goal: with a &lt;strong&gt;scoring conversion rate&lt;/strong&gt; of 3%, they will need to make the most of the opportunities they have created – with 98 shots taken (second best in the league after Roma, with 103), however with only three goals scored. The clash could be decided on &lt;strong&gt;aerial situations&lt;/strong&gt;, something which could favour Runjaić’s side if Gotti’s Giallorossi are not able to change the trend as the side with most goals conceded from this type of play (four).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;831894ea-b72c-40a4-873d-b8adf8fe7a7b&#34; data-image-id=&#34;831894ea-b72c-40a4-873d-b8adf8fe7a7b&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/1ab22e2e-aa93-455d-8a58-438e118770f8/Sito_HERO_udi.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;831894ea-b72c-40a4-873d-b8adf8fe7a7b&#34; data-image-id=&#34;831894ea-b72c-40a4-873d-b8adf8fe7a7b&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;Perfect balance in recent games between &lt;strong&gt;Atalanta&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Genoa&lt;/strong&gt;, with 26 wins and 26 draws each. Both teams look to bounce back after a rocky start to the league campaigns: Atalanta have the &lt;strong&gt;worst defence&lt;/strong&gt; in the league (12 goals conceded), and need to find serenity and solidity from the start, while Genoa haven’t scored in two straight games. The Bergamo side, who have scored seven goals in the &lt;strong&gt;first half&lt;/strong&gt; of games this season, hope to make the most of the first phases of the match. On the contrary, Genoa will rely on their ability to defend in the first 45 minutes, where they have only conceded two goals, a stat which confirms the compactness of Gilardino’s team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;67f57ade-6346-4a55-a251-f3342fcf8213&#34; data-image-id=&#34;67f57ade-6346-4a55-a251-f3342fcf8213&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/ac0b9a5b-7eb3-4c71-b56e-43c84b8d0aed/Sito_HERO_ata.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;67f57ade-6346-4a55-a251-f3342fcf8213&#34; data-image-id=&#34;67f57ade-6346-4a55-a251-f3342fcf8213&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;The big match on saturday evening sees &lt;strong&gt;Inter&lt;/strong&gt;, off the back of their Champions League win, take on Vanoli’s &lt;strong&gt;Torino&lt;/strong&gt;. The Nerazzurri have won the last four games in Serie A against the Granata without conceding a goal and are unbeaten in the last ten meetings. Inzaghi’s side aim to make the most of their good form to try and form a push for top spot, while the Granata, who are &lt;strong&gt;unbeaten away&lt;/strong&gt; this season, look to break their &lt;strong&gt;San Siro taboo&lt;/strong&gt;, where they haven’t won for 17 matches against Inter and Milan. Between the two sides, both sides need to improve on dribbling, Inter (14) and Torino (19) are the two sides that have completed the least dribbles in the league, but can rely on their ability to score in &lt;strong&gt;key moments&lt;/strong&gt; in the match: for one part, no other team have scored more goals that the Nerazzurri in the first 30 minutes of the first half (six just as many as Milan), while on the other hand, only Napoli (seven) have scored more goals in the last 30 minutes of play than the Toro (five).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;124e9d60-e32e-4b70-8ec5-27f7d77bce34&#34; data-image-id=&#34;124e9d60-e32e-4b70-8ec5-27f7d77bce34&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/36e03e30-1d35-436f-9dd8-f5d0fbeb5ea9/Sito_HERO_int.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;124e9d60-e32e-4b70-8ec5-27f7d77bce34&#34; data-image-id=&#34;124e9d60-e32e-4b70-8ec5-27f7d77bce34&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;The lunchtime match on Sunday sees &lt;strong&gt;Juventus&lt;/strong&gt; face Cagliari, with the Bianconeri one step from history. Thiago Motta could equal the record of seven consecutive “clean sheets”, only done by AC Milan in 1993/94, Cagliari 1966/67 and Bologna 1946/47. With an &lt;strong&gt;impenetrable defence&lt;/strong&gt;, Juventus only conceded 6.7 shots per game, second to only Bayern Munich in Europe, while if we look at the &lt;strong&gt;shots on target&lt;/strong&gt;, the Bianconeri (1.3) are ahead of the Bavarian (1.6). &lt;strong&gt;Cagliari&lt;/strong&gt;, off the back of their win against Parma, have one of the worst conversion rates in the league, with just four goals in six matches. Despite 32 shots more than Juventus, &lt;strong&gt;Nicola’s&lt;/strong&gt; side haven’t managed to find a route to goal. The Bianconeri, for them end, focus on &lt;strong&gt;cleaning up play&lt;/strong&gt; to maintain possession and their unbeaten record: something in which Motta and his side have pulled off the most passes and the highest pass completion rate (91%).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;7827e734-5f43-4aca-99c9-67033984c1dc&#34; data-image-id=&#34;7827e734-5f43-4aca-99c9-67033984c1dc&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/2f6964b3-358e-4194-a8e0-f6f89ddfd35f/Sito_HERO_juv.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;7827e734-5f43-4aca-99c9-67033984c1dc&#34; data-image-id=&#34;7827e734-5f43-4aca-99c9-67033984c1dc&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Emilian derby&lt;/strong&gt; between Bologna and Parma, scheduled for 15:00 CEST on Sunday, is set to be intense, with the Rossoblù unbeaten in the last nine clashes in Serie A against the Ducali. &lt;strong&gt;Bologna&lt;/strong&gt; have the last two games against the Ducali and look for their third successive win, something which has never happened in Serie A, in the history of this regional rivalry. Despite the bright start to the season, the Felsinei have drawn four of their six first matches, but are still searching for their &lt;strong&gt;first home win.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Parma&lt;/strong&gt;, however, have had a different sort of September, with just one point gained and eight goals conceded, the worst defence in the league at the moment. However, the Ducali’s &lt;strong&gt;bench&lt;/strong&gt; have been decisive in away games, with two goals scored by substitutes, a record shared with Bologna.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;6f73df4f-49be-41bf-ad7e-3d3b9fa42392&#34; data-image-id=&#34;6f73df4f-49be-41bf-ad7e-3d3b9fa42392&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/49871ef7-de6b-438a-afb6-171764c20fe9/Sito_HERO_bol.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;6f73df4f-49be-41bf-ad7e-3d3b9fa42392&#34; data-image-id=&#34;6f73df4f-49be-41bf-ad7e-3d3b9fa42392&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lazio&lt;/strong&gt; host Empoli, an opponent against which they have not lost in 14 Serie A home games. The Bianocelesti, with 12 goals conceded by seven different scorers, will look to their &lt;strong&gt;offensive variety&lt;/strong&gt; and a great &lt;strong&gt;precision&lt;/strong&gt; in front of goal (54%). &lt;strong&gt;Empoli&lt;/strong&gt;, for their part, come off the back of three consecutive matches without conceding a goal and have one of the &lt;strong&gt;best defences&lt;/strong&gt; in the league, with only 18 shots on target conceded. Despite this, the Tuscan side have the highest difference between goals conceded and Expected Goals, in the top european leagues, which shows that their resistance could be tested by the firepower of the team from the capital. Lazio, will be able to make the most of their &lt;strong&gt;home form&lt;/strong&gt; to continue their path to their top positions in the league.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;0d1f8c05-a9ce-430d-9e30-9a2f0df57590&#34; data-image-id=&#34;0d1f8c05-a9ce-430d-9e30-9a2f0df57590&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/7ce92829-fd5f-4f0e-bc60-0fe4714ace4d/Sito_HERO_laz.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;0d1f8c05-a9ce-430d-9e30-9a2f0df57590&#34; data-image-id=&#34;0d1f8c05-a9ce-430d-9e30-9a2f0df57590&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monza&lt;/strong&gt; are still searching for their first win of the season and host an in-form Roma side that are unbeaten in the last four games between the sides in Serie A. The Brianzoli, with three draws and three defeats in the league, run the risk of not winning a single game in the first seven for the first time in the top flight, and are in the midst of a &lt;strong&gt;long negative run of games&lt;/strong&gt;: 15 matches without a win (6 draws losses and nine draws). &lt;strong&gt;Roma&lt;/strong&gt;, however, have drawn all three away games so far, but can rely on a &lt;strong&gt;solid defence&lt;/strong&gt;, with only four goals conceded to this point. Juric will have to maintain maximum concentration to avoid missed passes and bring the three points home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;f3011da1-a11e-4d93-b637-9489f6282680&#34; data-image-id=&#34;f3011da1-a11e-4d93-b637-9489f6282680&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/506ae9e8-627f-4920-8c28-509213a3d4de/Sito_HERO_mon.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;f3011da1-a11e-4d93-b637-9489f6282680&#34; data-image-id=&#34;f3011da1-a11e-4d93-b637-9489f6282680&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;With the big match at the Franchi between Fiorentina and &lt;strong&gt;AC Milan&lt;/strong&gt;, the curtain temporarily falls on the Serie A, which returns in two weeks after the international break. The Rossoneri, have the &lt;strong&gt;best attack&lt;/strong&gt; in the league with 14 goals in six matches: since 2000, they have only improved on this or equalled this record twice after six games (19 goals in 2002/03, 14 in 2020/21). &lt;strong&gt;Fiorentina&lt;/strong&gt;, instead, have six of their seven goals from &lt;strong&gt;set pieces&lt;/strong&gt;, and have shown great &lt;strong&gt;resilience&lt;/strong&gt;, obtaining five points from falling behind. Both squads are among the best for &lt;strong&gt;dribbles&lt;/strong&gt; completed (51), showing their quality with the ball at their feet. With Milan looking for the top prize, and Fiorentina wanting a big win, Franchi will be a theatre for a clash between two top sides, and promises to be a show, with Palladino and Fonseca ready to play all their cards before the international break.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;5e2fb69f-1bc1-4af4-abe2-321a0cbbe226&#34; data-image-id=&#34;5e2fb69f-1bc1-4af4-abe2-321a0cbbe226&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/86ee608c-a29e-4209-b4a3-0f78ec20640e/Sito_HERO_fio.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;5e2fb69f-1bc1-4af4-abe2-321a0cbbe226&#34; data-image-id=&#34;5e2fb69f-1bc1-4af4-abe2-321a0cbbe226&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Photo Getty Images)&lt;/p&gt;

Eight teams face off in a double gameweek after european involvements, while Napoli are focused fully on their match against Como to stay at the top. All eyes on the big matches over the week: Inter vs. Torino and Fiorentina vs. AC Milan. 

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Matchday seven symbolically closes the first part of the season, before leaving space for the second international break of the season. Many teams are looking for responses and points so that they can head into the break with a bit of weight off their shoulders: the leading teams are looking to maintain their chase on top spot after their midweek european performances: Conte’s Napoli, however, look to make the most of the rest they’ve had during the week to extend their lead over their rivals. Verona and Venezia face off in the Venetian derby, Atalanta and Genoa look to get their seasons back on track after a difficult period. Empoli will visit Lazio as they try to keep up their good form, Monza face Roma as they try to get their first win of the season.Napoli kick off match day seven on Friday evening at 18:30 CEST as they host Como, a team in great form in recent weeks. The tally between the two teams in the top flight is: one win for the Lombardy team, with four defeats and 17 defeats. The Azzurri will aim to lengthen their winning streak at home, where they have three wins out of three in the league. Antonio Conte’s side have shown great offensive variety, with eleven goals from seven different scorers, which is helped by a strengthened defence which has kept a clean sheet in the last three games. On the other hand, Fabregas’ Como are in the middle of a magical time: after a difficult start, they have won the last two games against Atalanta and Verona, scoring at least three goals in each game. However, with eleven goals conceded, the Lariani have to find some sort of defensive solidity to put up with Napoli’s attacking threat.<figure data-asset-id="75c31cd3-c6c6-47e3-85ba-9187a5adb02b" data-image-id="75c31cd3-c6c6-47e3-85ba-9187a5adb02b"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/4eb7a4b6-481b-429b-81e8-ff4aa7877586/Sito_HERO_nap.png" data-asset-id="75c31cd3-c6c6-47e3-85ba-9187a5adb02b" data-image-id="75c31cd3-c6c6-47e3-85ba-9187a5adb02b" alt=""></figure>The Venetian derby between Hellas Verona and Venezia, is a clash with little history in Serie A and sees both teams looking to bounce back. Hellas have lost their last three league games, conceding at least two goals in each game. On the other side, Venezia have only scored two goals so far, meaning they have the worst attack in the league so far. Despite this, the match promises balance and intensity, Hellas can rely on their offensive prowess (seven goals) and Venezia will have to improve their handling of possession and ball carrying to get the better of the Gialloblù defence - who together with Parma, have conceded the most goals in the league (nine). The tally so far, instead, gleans brighter on the home side, who in seven matches in the top flight have seven wins and one draw.<figure data-asset-id="90d75801-92c1-486f-b88c-4648c0178c66" data-image-id="90d75801-92c1-486f-b88c-4648c0178c66"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/e0349ba3-0556-474e-a38c-c04a35fcd590/Sito_HERO_ver.png" data-asset-id="90d75801-92c1-486f-b88c-4648c0178c66" data-image-id="90d75801-92c1-486f-b88c-4648c0178c66" alt=""></figure>Udinese host Lecce at the Friuli on Saturday at 15:00 CEST. The Friulani come into the game off the back of two straight defeats in which they have conceded at least three goals per match, testimony of a slight drop off after an encouraging start to the season. Lecce visit after their loss against AC Milan at San Siro, and are still looking for their first away goal this season. The Bianconeri will rely on their strength in crosses, having already scored four headers, while the Salentini have to improve in front of goal: with a scoring conversion rate of 3%, they will need to make the most of the opportunities they have created – with 98 shots taken (second best in the league after Roma, with 103), however with only three goals scored. The clash could be decided on aerial situations, something which could favour Runjaić’s side if Gotti’s Giallorossi are not able to change the trend as the side with most goals conceded from this type of play (four).<figure data-asset-id="831894ea-b72c-40a4-873d-b8adf8fe7a7b" data-image-id="831894ea-b72c-40a4-873d-b8adf8fe7a7b"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/1ab22e2e-aa93-455d-8a58-438e118770f8/Sito_HERO_udi.png" data-asset-id="831894ea-b72c-40a4-873d-b8adf8fe7a7b" data-image-id="831894ea-b72c-40a4-873d-b8adf8fe7a7b" alt=""></figure>Perfect balance in recent games between Atalanta and Genoa, with 26 wins and 26 draws each. Both teams look to bounce back after a rocky start to the league campaigns: Atalanta have the worst defence in the league (12 goals conceded), and need to find serenity and solidity from the start, while Genoa haven’t scored in two straight games. The Bergamo side, who have scored seven goals in the first half of games this season, hope to make the most of the first phases of the match. On the contrary, Genoa will rely on their ability to defend in the first 45 minutes, where they have only conceded two goals, a stat which confirms the compactness of Gilardino’s team.<figure data-asset-id="67f57ade-6346-4a55-a251-f3342fcf8213" data-image-id="67f57ade-6346-4a55-a251-f3342fcf8213"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/ac0b9a5b-7eb3-4c71-b56e-43c84b8d0aed/Sito_HERO_ata.png" data-asset-id="67f57ade-6346-4a55-a251-f3342fcf8213" data-image-id="67f57ade-6346-4a55-a251-f3342fcf8213" alt=""></figure>The big match on saturday evening sees Inter, off the back of their Champions League win, take on Vanoli’s Torino. The Nerazzurri have won the last four games in Serie A against the Granata without conceding a goal and are unbeaten in the last ten meetings. Inzaghi’s side aim to make the most of their good form to try and form a push for top spot, while the Granata, who are unbeaten away this season, look to break their San Siro taboo, where they haven’t won for 17 matches against Inter and Milan. Between the two sides, both sides need to improve on dribbling, Inter (14) and Torino (19) are the two sides that have completed the least dribbles in the league, but can rely on their ability to score in key moments in the match: for one part, no other team have scored more goals that the Nerazzurri in the first 30 minutes of the first half (six just as many as Milan), while on the other hand, only Napoli (seven) have scored more goals in the last 30 minutes of play than the Toro (five).<figure data-asset-id="124e9d60-e32e-4b70-8ec5-27f7d77bce34" data-image-id="124e9d60-e32e-4b70-8ec5-27f7d77bce34"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/36e03e30-1d35-436f-9dd8-f5d0fbeb5ea9/Sito_HERO_int.png" data-asset-id="124e9d60-e32e-4b70-8ec5-27f7d77bce34" data-image-id="124e9d60-e32e-4b70-8ec5-27f7d77bce34" alt=""></figure>The lunchtime match on Sunday sees Juventus face Cagliari, with the Bianconeri one step from history. Thiago Motta could equal the record of seven consecutive “clean sheets”, only done by AC Milan in 1993/94, Cagliari 1966/67 and Bologna 1946/47. With an impenetrable defence, Juventus only conceded 6.7 shots per game, second to only Bayern Munich in Europe, while if we look at the shots on target, the Bianconeri (1.3) are ahead of the Bavarian (1.6). Cagliari, off the back of their win against Parma, have one of the worst conversion rates in the league, with just four goals in six matches. Despite 32 shots more than Juventus, Nicola’s side haven’t managed to find a route to goal. The Bianconeri, for them end, focus on cleaning up play to maintain possession and their unbeaten record: something in which Motta and his side have pulled off the most passes and the highest pass completion rate (91%).<figure data-asset-id="7827e734-5f43-4aca-99c9-67033984c1dc" data-image-id="7827e734-5f43-4aca-99c9-67033984c1dc"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/2f6964b3-358e-4194-a8e0-f6f89ddfd35f/Sito_HERO_juv.png" data-asset-id="7827e734-5f43-4aca-99c9-67033984c1dc" data-image-id="7827e734-5f43-4aca-99c9-67033984c1dc" alt=""></figure>The Emilian derby between Bologna and Parma, scheduled for 15:00 CEST on Sunday, is set to be intense, with the Rossoblù unbeaten in the last nine clashes in Serie A against the Ducali. Bologna have the last two games against the Ducali and look for their third successive win, something which has never happened in Serie A, in the history of this regional rivalry. Despite the bright start to the season, the Felsinei have drawn four of their six first matches, but are still searching for their first home win. Parma, however, have had a different sort of September, with just one point gained and eight goals conceded, the worst defence in the league at the moment. However, the Ducali’s bench have been decisive in away games, with two goals scored by substitutes, a record shared with Bologna.<figure data-asset-id="6f73df4f-49be-41bf-ad7e-3d3b9fa42392" data-image-id="6f73df4f-49be-41bf-ad7e-3d3b9fa42392"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/49871ef7-de6b-438a-afb6-171764c20fe9/Sito_HERO_bol.png" data-asset-id="6f73df4f-49be-41bf-ad7e-3d3b9fa42392" data-image-id="6f73df4f-49be-41bf-ad7e-3d3b9fa42392" alt=""></figure>Lazio host Empoli, an opponent against which they have not lost in 14 Serie A home games. The Bianocelesti, with 12 goals conceded by seven different scorers, will look to their offensive variety and a great precision in front of goal (54%). Empoli, for their part, come off the back of three consecutive matches without conceding a goal and have one of the best defences in the league, with only 18 shots on target conceded. Despite this, the Tuscan side have the highest difference between goals conceded and Expected Goals, in the top european leagues, which shows that their resistance could be tested by the firepower of the team from the capital. Lazio, will be able to make the most of their home form to continue their path to their top positions in the league.<figure data-asset-id="0d1f8c05-a9ce-430d-9e30-9a2f0df57590" data-image-id="0d1f8c05-a9ce-430d-9e30-9a2f0df57590"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/7ce92829-fd5f-4f0e-bc60-0fe4714ace4d/Sito_HERO_laz.png" data-asset-id="0d1f8c05-a9ce-430d-9e30-9a2f0df57590" data-image-id="0d1f8c05-a9ce-430d-9e30-9a2f0df57590" alt=""></figure>Monza are still searching for their first win of the season and host an in-form Roma side that are unbeaten in the last four games between the sides in Serie A. The Brianzoli, with three draws and three defeats in the league, run the risk of not winning a single game in the first seven for the first time in the top flight, and are in the midst of a long negative run of games: 15 matches without a win (6 draws losses and nine draws). Roma, however, have drawn all three away games so far, but can rely on a solid defence, with only four goals conceded to this point. Juric will have to maintain maximum concentration to avoid missed passes and bring the three points home.<figure data-asset-id="f3011da1-a11e-4d93-b637-9489f6282680" data-image-id="f3011da1-a11e-4d93-b637-9489f6282680"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/506ae9e8-627f-4920-8c28-509213a3d4de/Sito_HERO_mon.png" data-asset-id="f3011da1-a11e-4d93-b637-9489f6282680" data-image-id="f3011da1-a11e-4d93-b637-9489f6282680" alt=""></figure>With the big match at the Franchi between Fiorentina and AC Milan, the curtain temporarily falls on the Serie A, which returns in two weeks after the international break. The Rossoneri, have the best attack in the league with 14 goals in six matches: since 2000, they have only improved on this or equalled this record twice after six games (19 goals in 2002/03, 14 in 2020/21). Fiorentina, instead, have six of their seven goals from set pieces, and have shown great resilience, obtaining five points from falling behind. Both squads are among the best for dribbles completed (51), showing their quality with the ball at their feet. With Milan looking for the top prize, and Fiorentina wanting a big win, Franchi will be a theatre for a clash between two top sides, and promises to be a show, with Palladino and Fonseca ready to play all their cards before the international break.<figure data-asset-id="5e2fb69f-1bc1-4af4-abe2-321a0cbbe226" data-image-id="5e2fb69f-1bc1-4af4-abe2-321a0cbbe226"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/86ee608c-a29e-4209-b4a3-0f78ec20640e/Sito_HERO_fio.png" data-asset-id="5e2fb69f-1bc1-4af4-abe2-321a0cbbe226" data-image-id="5e2fb69f-1bc1-4af4-abe2-321a0cbbe226" alt=""></figure>(Photo Getty Images)

LAST EFFORTS BEFORE THE INTERNATIONAL BREAK | News

LAST EFFORTS BEFORE THE INTERNATIONAL BREAK

Eight teams face off in a double gameweek after european involvements, while Napoli are focused fully on their match against Como to stay at the top. All eyes on the big matches over the week: Inter vs. Torino and Fiorentina vs. AC Milan.

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