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&lt;p&gt;Serie A is approaching the halfway mark with&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;MD 14&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;promising to be full of highlights, including direct clashes and crucial matches. Napoli, lone leaders for two months now, must defend their lead against a Torino hungry for revenge. At the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Stadio Franchi in Florence&lt;/strong&gt;, a stadium where Inzaghi`s Inter have always won in the league, the Nerazzurri will challenge Fiorentina in an attempt to thin out competition at the top.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Atalanta&lt;/strong&gt;, like the Viola, are also chasing a historic milestone for the club: an eighth consecutive victory. Outside the top five, AC Milan and Juventus will face insidious obstacles to keep their Champions League qualification alive, while at the back, the matches between Como and Monza, and Cagliari against Verona, promise sparks in terms of deciding between safety and relegation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Friday night`s early kick-off pits Cagliari against Hellas Verona, two teams that cannot afford any missteps in the race for safety.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Cagliari&lt;/strong&gt;, fresh from two consecutive draws, must reverse their defensive trend, with at least two goals conceded in each of the last six matches, but can count on effective&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;outside play&lt;/strong&gt;: the 288 crosses made by the Sardinians are the second highest figure in the league. In contrast,&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Hellas Verona&lt;/strong&gt;, with no half-measures this season, have never drawn, but share with Venezia the worst away performance in Serie A, having lost their last five away matches. It is a duel between different styles: Verona excel in&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;finishing&lt;/strong&gt;, turning 71% of their net chances into goals, but suffer on crosses, having already conceded six goals in this situation. Cagliari will also have to watch out for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;danger from the distance&lt;/strong&gt;, where the Gialloblù have proved lethal with four goals this season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;6035ccae-a578-420e-8feb-944ab7d37d9d&#34; data-image-id=&#34;6035ccae-a578-420e-8feb-944ab7d37d9d&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/a9164c61-f286-48b4-9c1e-97589f74f5c4/Sito_Img-HERO-PICCOLI.jpg&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;6035ccae-a578-420e-8feb-944ab7d37d9d&#34; data-image-id=&#34;6035ccae-a578-420e-8feb-944ab7d37d9d&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;The programme will continue on Saturday at 15:00 CET with another hot match in terms of salvation from relegation: the first&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;derby&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;between Como and Monza in Serie A, with both teams in the relegation zone and in need of points to get back afloat.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Como&lt;/strong&gt;, fresh from seven games without victories, clings to the memory of the success in the other Lombardy derby against Atalanta to regain confidence. However, the defence remains the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Achilles` heel&lt;/strong&gt;: the Larians hold the unfavourable record of zero clean sheets in the season.&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monza&lt;/strong&gt;, for their part, is trying to relaunch themselves after an encouraging draw against Torino, but must improve their&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;effectiveness in front of the goal&lt;/strong&gt;: with only 98 total shots, the Brianzoli have the lowest tally in the five major European leagues. Both teams are strong in&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;physical&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;duels, with 693 and 667 duels won respectively, but only those who can be more lethal in their chances will prevail in a match that promises to be intense.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;cc933ea8-51ea-4e78-b95d-871d0a37e4ef&#34; data-image-id=&#34;cc933ea8-51ea-4e78-b95d-871d0a37e4ef&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/659b6bd8-3f6c-40e8-a236-97dda2649147/Sito_HERO-como.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;cc933ea8-51ea-4e78-b95d-871d0a37e4ef&#34; data-image-id=&#34;cc933ea8-51ea-4e78-b95d-871d0a37e4ef&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the Meazza,&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;AC Milan&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;will try to not lose ground in the Champions League race. The Rossoneri, winless and without a goal in their last two home matches, must find continuity, relying on an attack capable of exploiting the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;first 30 minutes&lt;/strong&gt;(eight goals scored).&lt;br&gt;Empoli, compact and tidy, aim to surprise: after two consecutive 1-1 draws, a third one would be a result never before achieved by the Tuscans in Serie A. The match promises to be a clash of opposites: AC Milan thrives on goals from&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;inside the box&lt;/strong&gt;, which has made up 100% of the season`s goals, while&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Empoli&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;have shown ballistic ability with two decisive goals&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;from outside the box&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;in recent matches.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;d7b0002a-5674-4c76-876f-c82934d07e2d&#34; data-image-id=&#34;d7b0002a-5674-4c76-876f-c82934d07e2d&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/9d37be0f-e39a-4823-9ecc-ee8db710f99d/Sito_HERO_milan.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;d7b0002a-5674-4c76-876f-c82934d07e2d&#34; data-image-id=&#34;d7b0002a-5674-4c76-876f-c82934d07e2d&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;After the misstep against Lazio,&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Bologna&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is looking for redemption at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;home&lt;/strong&gt;, where they are still undefeated in the league. The Rossoblù have shown they can handle the post-Champions League pressure, having won&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;10 points out of 12 in the matches following European commitments,&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;but they will have to be careful in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;last 15 minutes&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;of play, the most fragile moment of their defensive resilience, with as many as 11 goals conceded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Venezia&lt;/strong&gt;, one of two teams along with Roma yet to win away from home this season, will rely on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;aerial play&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;set pieces&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;to get on the scoresheet, two aspects that have produced seven of their 11 goals this season. However, the defence on corners remains problematic, with six goals conceded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;6c70c6e0-9f1f-45a9-b721-66f67be8b2de&#34; data-image-id=&#34;6c70c6e0-9f1f-45a9-b721-66f67be8b2de&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/db8329c6-f202-4a67-93a4-06129fa71fa6/Sito_Img-HERO-BOVE.jpg&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;6c70c6e0-9f1f-45a9-b721-66f67be8b2de&#34; data-image-id=&#34;6c70c6e0-9f1f-45a9-b721-66f67be8b2de&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sunday`s midday match offers a crucial challenge for two teams in search of stability.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Udinese&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;are relying on their&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;home fortress&lt;/strong&gt;, where they have won 12 of their 17 points this season and where they boast remarkable defensive solidity against opponents.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Genoa&lt;/strong&gt;, on the other hand, are confident thanks to their two away victories, relying on their ability to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;strike in the final minutes&lt;/strong&gt;, with as many as 55% of goals coming in the last quarter of an hour. It will be an interesting tactical duel: Udinese excelled in&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;dribbling&lt;/strong&gt;, with 207 attempts, while Genoa relied on set-pieces, leading Serie A with three goals on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;indirect free-kicks&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;e3328171-8acc-466c-aeb8-9966cf1b7037&#34; data-image-id=&#34;e3328171-8acc-466c-aeb8-9966cf1b7037&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/af72ebae-ea1b-46c9-9cd3-640fe50dcb42/Sito_HERO_udi.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;e3328171-8acc-466c-aeb8-9966cf1b7037&#34; data-image-id=&#34;e3328171-8acc-466c-aeb8-9966cf1b7037&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parma&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;prepare to welcome Lazio to the Tardini in a match that pits two teams with different approaches against each other. The Crociati, solid in the interception phase, have built on their ability to recover&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;high balls&lt;/strong&gt;, with an impressive 89 offensive recoveries that place them second in this special category. Despite their four home defeats, the Gialloblù showed good resilience against level opponents, always proving insidious thanks to their&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;quick counter-attacks&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;On the other hand,&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Lazio&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;arrive in Emilia with confidence, on the strength of a thrilling victory against Bologna and a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;goal-scoring streak&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;that makes them the most prolific team in the final stages of a match: an impressive 15 goals in the last half-hour. The Biancocelesti can also count on a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;deep&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;and decisive&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;bench&lt;/strong&gt;, with nine goals scored by substitutes, a record in Serie A. Midfield duels and effectiveness on set-pieces - a strength for both teams - could make the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;b32202db-6d1a-4aa8-981d-99d53bcdd0a7&#34; data-image-id=&#34;b32202db-6d1a-4aa8-981d-99d53bcdd0a7&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/79ebd3f4-9eae-46c9-ad65-cfdb6a5fec04/Sito_HERO_parma.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;b32202db-6d1a-4aa8-981d-99d53bcdd0a7&#34; data-image-id=&#34;b32202db-6d1a-4aa8-981d-99d53bcdd0a7&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Torino&lt;/strong&gt;, coming off six defeats in their last eight matches, are looking for a prestigious return to form against Napoli, the leaders. The Granata rely on the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;physicality&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;of their game and the ability to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;strike headers&lt;/strong&gt;, with five goals coming from the head. It will not be easy against one of the most solid defences in the tournament, which has yet to concede a goal on a high ball. The Partenopei are determined to defend their supremacy and keep up the pressure on their direct competitors. With a goal scored in all their last three away matches,&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Napoli&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;have shown great&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;maturity&lt;/strong&gt;, especially in the crucial moments of the matches and in the final minutes: no less than four goals have been scored in added time. Conte`s team, however, will have to be careful of Torino`s aggressiveness, especially in the early stages of the match, when the Granata`s pressing can create difficulties.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;22fa5a3f-6e73-410a-a321-99b0d20bc0fa&#34; data-image-id=&#34;22fa5a3f-6e73-410a-a321-99b0d20bc0fa&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/df22f9ea-66da-463f-921a-e5edee816864/Sito_HERO_tor.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;22fa5a3f-6e73-410a-a321-99b0d20bc0fa&#34; data-image-id=&#34;22fa5a3f-6e73-410a-a321-99b0d20bc0fa&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Franchi is preparing to welcome the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;high-flying big match&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;between&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Fiorentina&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;and Inter. The Viola, fresh from seven victories in a row, have the chance to equal their historical record of consecutive wins, which dates back to 1960. Palladino`s team has shown great form and the ability to break the deadlock thanks to quality&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;set-pieces&lt;/strong&gt;: with 11 goals scored from these situations, they are the best in the five major European leagues.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inter,&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;on the other hand, want to regain success in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;direct confrontations&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;at the top after the draws against Napoli and Juventus. Inzaghi`s team has always found the net in this league and is relying on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;tactical organisation&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;and the depth of the squad to face an opponent in great form. With 75 shots on target, the Nerazzurri are among the most dangerous teams in Serie A, but they will have to be good at managing the moments of the match, with great attention to the final minutes, where Fiorentina have yet to concede a goal. The match promises to be a spectacular one, with both teams ready to play head-to-head .The fight in midfield and effectiveness in the last metres will be key to a match that could greatly affect the balance of the championship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;9e4974ee-263a-4804-b6f3-cf48fa85887f&#34; data-image-id=&#34;9e4974ee-263a-4804-b6f3-cf48fa85887f&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/cbaef7a2-baa3-4ea1-8e6a-59dfadc9d0af/Sito_Img-HERO-fio-inter.jpg&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;9e4974ee-263a-4804-b6f3-cf48fa85887f&#34; data-image-id=&#34;9e4974ee-263a-4804-b6f3-cf48fa85887f&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lecce&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;will host Juventus at the Via del Mare in a match that represents an important test for both teams. The Salentini will aim to confirm&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Marco Giampaolo`s good debut&lt;/strong&gt;, limiting their opponents and making the most of their chances, despite their difficulties in the scoring phase.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Juventus&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;arrive in Puglia with the aim of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;finding a goal&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;after two consecutive 0-0 draws between the league and the Champions League. The Bianconeri dominate Serie A in terms of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;passing accuracy&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(90%) and&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;offensive recovery&lt;/strong&gt;, but they must apply this supremacy to greater incisiveness in the opponent`s box. For Motta`s Bianconeri, a win would mean staying hooked on the top train; for Lecce, a positive result would be a fundamental confidence boost in the fight for safety.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;fc2d6511-200a-425d-b7fe-d89696ba89e6&#34; data-image-id=&#34;fc2d6511-200a-425d-b7fe-d89696ba89e6&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/9b8850a1-27d6-4a4f-8efc-2206f9ccf7e7/Sito_Img-HEROLECCEJUV.jpg&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;fc2d6511-200a-425d-b7fe-d89696ba89e6&#34; data-image-id=&#34;fc2d6511-200a-425d-b7fe-d89696ba89e6&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Atalanta&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;will visit Roma at the Olimpico in a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Monday night&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;match of great intensity. The Dea, one of the most in-form teams in the league, will aim to confirm their&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;offensive dominance&lt;/strong&gt;, with three goals scored in each of their last two away matches. Gasperini`s men have shown a unique ability to exploit the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;wings&lt;/strong&gt;, from which three of the last six league goals have come.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Roma&lt;/strong&gt;, on the other hand, are experiencing a delicate moment, with three consecutive defeats that have caused the Giallorossi to slip into the bottom half of the league table. Despite this, Ranieri is counting on the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;team`s character&lt;/strong&gt;and ability to react in difficult moments. The absence of goals in the first&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;15 minutes of the game&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;indicates the need for more aggressive approaches to the match to avoid always having to chase their opponents.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;b78d3401-c99c-449c-95f0-3991f75556e3&#34; data-image-id=&#34;b78d3401-c99c-449c-95f0-3991f75556e3&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/a861efe3-af29-46a0-a330-4c9c0507f004/Sito_Img-HERO-ATA-ROMA.jpg&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;b78d3401-c99c-449c-95f0-3991f75556e3&#34; data-image-id=&#34;b78d3401-c99c-449c-95f0-3991f75556e3&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Photo LaPresse)&lt;/p&gt;

Litmus test for Fiorentina and Atalanta as they search for an eighth consecutive wonder in two crucial matches. AC Milan and Juventus look for goals and points to shorten the gap, while the battle for salvation heats up at the bottom of the table

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Serie A is approaching the halfway mark with&nbsp;MD 14&nbsp;promising to be full of highlights, including direct clashes and crucial matches. Napoli, lone leaders for two months now, must defend their lead against a Torino hungry for revenge. At the&nbsp;Stadio Franchi in Florence, a stadium where Inzaghi`s Inter have always won in the league, the Nerazzurri will challenge Fiorentina in an attempt to thin out competition at the top.&nbsp;Atalanta, like the Viola, are also chasing a historic milestone for the club: an eighth consecutive victory. Outside the top five, AC Milan and Juventus will face insidious obstacles to keep their Champions League qualification alive, while at the back, the matches between Como and Monza, and Cagliari against Verona, promise sparks in terms of deciding between safety and relegation.&nbsp;Friday night`s early kick-off pits Cagliari against Hellas Verona, two teams that cannot afford any missteps in the race for safety.&nbsp;Cagliari, fresh from two consecutive draws, must reverse their defensive trend, with at least two goals conceded in each of the last six matches, but can count on effective&nbsp;outside play: the 288 crosses made by the Sardinians are the second highest figure in the league. In contrast,&nbsp;Hellas Verona, with no half-measures this season, have never drawn, but share with Venezia the worst away performance in Serie A, having lost their last five away matches. It is a duel between different styles: Verona excel in&nbsp;finishing, turning 71% of their net chances into goals, but suffer on crosses, having already conceded six goals in this situation. Cagliari will also have to watch out for&nbsp;danger from the distance, where the Gialloblù have proved lethal with four goals this season.<figure data-asset-id="6035ccae-a578-420e-8feb-944ab7d37d9d" data-image-id="6035ccae-a578-420e-8feb-944ab7d37d9d"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/a9164c61-f286-48b4-9c1e-97589f74f5c4/Sito_Img-HERO-PICCOLI.jpg" data-asset-id="6035ccae-a578-420e-8feb-944ab7d37d9d" data-image-id="6035ccae-a578-420e-8feb-944ab7d37d9d" alt=""></figure>The programme will continue on Saturday at 15:00 CET with another hot match in terms of salvation from relegation: the first&nbsp;derby&nbsp;between Como and Monza in Serie A, with both teams in the relegation zone and in need of points to get back afloat.&nbsp;Como, fresh from seven games without victories, clings to the memory of the success in the other Lombardy derby against Atalanta to regain confidence. However, the defence remains the&nbsp;Achilles` heel: the Larians hold the unfavourable record of zero clean sheets in the season. Monza, for their part, is trying to relaunch themselves after an encouraging draw against Torino, but must improve their&nbsp;effectiveness in front of the goal: with only 98 total shots, the Brianzoli have the lowest tally in the five major European leagues. Both teams are strong in&nbsp;physical&nbsp;duels, with 693 and 667 duels won respectively, but only those who can be more lethal in their chances will prevail in a match that promises to be intense.<figure data-asset-id="cc933ea8-51ea-4e78-b95d-871d0a37e4ef" data-image-id="cc933ea8-51ea-4e78-b95d-871d0a37e4ef"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/659b6bd8-3f6c-40e8-a236-97dda2649147/Sito_HERO-como.png" data-asset-id="cc933ea8-51ea-4e78-b95d-871d0a37e4ef" data-image-id="cc933ea8-51ea-4e78-b95d-871d0a37e4ef" alt=""></figure>At the Meazza,&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;will try to not lose ground in the Champions League race. The Rossoneri, winless and without a goal in their last two home matches, must find continuity, relying on an attack capable of exploiting the&nbsp;first 30 minutes(eight goals scored). Empoli, compact and tidy, aim to surprise: after two consecutive 1-1 draws, a third one would be a result never before achieved by the Tuscans in Serie A. The match promises to be a clash of opposites: AC Milan thrives on goals from&nbsp;inside the box, which has made up 100% of the season`s goals, while&nbsp;Empoli&nbsp;have shown ballistic ability with two decisive goals&nbsp;from outside the box&nbsp;in recent matches.<figure data-asset-id="d7b0002a-5674-4c76-876f-c82934d07e2d" data-image-id="d7b0002a-5674-4c76-876f-c82934d07e2d"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/9d37be0f-e39a-4823-9ecc-ee8db710f99d/Sito_HERO_milan.png" data-asset-id="d7b0002a-5674-4c76-876f-c82934d07e2d" data-image-id="d7b0002a-5674-4c76-876f-c82934d07e2d" alt=""></figure>After the misstep against Lazio,&nbsp;Bologna&nbsp;is looking for redemption at&nbsp;home, where they are still undefeated in the league. The Rossoblù have shown they can handle the post-Champions League pressure, having won&nbsp;10 points out of 12 in the matches following European commitments,&nbsp;but they will have to be careful in the&nbsp;last 15 minutes&nbsp;of play, the most fragile moment of their defensive resilience, with as many as 11 goals conceded.&nbsp; Venezia, one of two teams along with Roma yet to win away from home this season, will rely on&nbsp;aerial play&nbsp;and&nbsp;set pieces&nbsp;to get on the scoresheet, two aspects that have produced seven of their 11 goals this season. However, the defence on corners remains problematic, with six goals conceded.&nbsp;<figure data-asset-id="6c70c6e0-9f1f-45a9-b721-66f67be8b2de" data-image-id="6c70c6e0-9f1f-45a9-b721-66f67be8b2de"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/db8329c6-f202-4a67-93a4-06129fa71fa6/Sito_Img-HERO-BOVE.jpg" data-asset-id="6c70c6e0-9f1f-45a9-b721-66f67be8b2de" data-image-id="6c70c6e0-9f1f-45a9-b721-66f67be8b2de" alt=""></figure>Sunday`s midday match offers a crucial challenge for two teams in search of stability.&nbsp;Udinese&nbsp;are relying on their&nbsp;home fortress, where they have won 12 of their 17 points this season and where they boast remarkable defensive solidity against opponents.&nbsp;Genoa, on the other hand, are confident thanks to their two away victories, relying on their ability to&nbsp;strike in the final minutes, with as many as 55% of goals coming in the last quarter of an hour. It will be an interesting tactical duel: Udinese excelled in&nbsp;dribbling, with 207 attempts, while Genoa relied on set-pieces, leading Serie A with three goals on&nbsp;indirect free-kicks.&nbsp;<figure data-asset-id="e3328171-8acc-466c-aeb8-9966cf1b7037" data-image-id="e3328171-8acc-466c-aeb8-9966cf1b7037"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/af72ebae-ea1b-46c9-9cd3-640fe50dcb42/Sito_HERO_udi.png" data-asset-id="e3328171-8acc-466c-aeb8-9966cf1b7037" data-image-id="e3328171-8acc-466c-aeb8-9966cf1b7037" alt=""></figure>Parma&nbsp;prepare to welcome Lazio to the Tardini in a match that pits two teams with different approaches against each other. The Crociati, solid in the interception phase, have built on their ability to recover&nbsp;high balls, with an impressive 89 offensive recoveries that place them second in this special category. Despite their four home defeats, the Gialloblù showed good resilience against level opponents, always proving insidious thanks to their&nbsp;quick counter-attacks. On the other hand,&nbsp;Lazio&nbsp;arrive in Emilia with confidence, on the strength of a thrilling victory against Bologna and a&nbsp;goal-scoring streak&nbsp;that makes them the most prolific team in the final stages of a match: an impressive 15 goals in the last half-hour. The Biancocelesti can also count on a&nbsp;deep&nbsp;and decisive&nbsp;bench, with nine goals scored by substitutes, a record in Serie A. Midfield duels and effectiveness on set-pieces - a strength for both teams - could make the difference.<figure data-asset-id="b32202db-6d1a-4aa8-981d-99d53bcdd0a7" data-image-id="b32202db-6d1a-4aa8-981d-99d53bcdd0a7"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/79ebd3f4-9eae-46c9-ad65-cfdb6a5fec04/Sito_HERO_parma.png" data-asset-id="b32202db-6d1a-4aa8-981d-99d53bcdd0a7" data-image-id="b32202db-6d1a-4aa8-981d-99d53bcdd0a7" alt=""></figure>Torino, coming off six defeats in their last eight matches, are looking for a prestigious return to form against Napoli, the leaders. The Granata rely on the&nbsp;physicality&nbsp;of their game and the ability to&nbsp;strike headers, with five goals coming from the head. It will not be easy against one of the most solid defences in the tournament, which has yet to concede a goal on a high ball. The Partenopei are determined to defend their supremacy and keep up the pressure on their direct competitors. With a goal scored in all their last three away matches,&nbsp;Napoli&nbsp;have shown great&nbsp;maturity, especially in the crucial moments of the matches and in the final minutes: no less than four goals have been scored in added time. Conte`s team, however, will have to be careful of Torino`s aggressiveness, especially in the early stages of the match, when the Granata`s pressing can create difficulties.<figure data-asset-id="22fa5a3f-6e73-410a-a321-99b0d20bc0fa" data-image-id="22fa5a3f-6e73-410a-a321-99b0d20bc0fa"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/df22f9ea-66da-463f-921a-e5edee816864/Sito_HERO_tor.png" data-asset-id="22fa5a3f-6e73-410a-a321-99b0d20bc0fa" data-image-id="22fa5a3f-6e73-410a-a321-99b0d20bc0fa" alt=""></figure>The Franchi is preparing to welcome the&nbsp;high-flying big match&nbsp;between&nbsp;Fiorentina&nbsp;and Inter. The Viola, fresh from seven victories in a row, have the chance to equal their historical record of consecutive wins, which dates back to 1960. Palladino`s team has shown great form and the ability to break the deadlock thanks to quality&nbsp;set-pieces: with 11 goals scored from these situations, they are the best in the five major European leagues.&nbsp; Inter,&nbsp;on the other hand, want to regain success in the&nbsp;direct confrontations&nbsp;at the top after the draws against Napoli and Juventus. Inzaghi`s team has always found the net in this league and is relying on&nbsp;tactical organisation&nbsp;and the depth of the squad to face an opponent in great form. With 75 shots on target, the Nerazzurri are among the most dangerous teams in Serie A, but they will have to be good at managing the moments of the match, with great attention to the final minutes, where Fiorentina have yet to concede a goal. The match promises to be a spectacular one, with both teams ready to play head-to-head .The fight in midfield and effectiveness in the last metres will be key to a match that could greatly affect the balance of the championship.<figure data-asset-id="9e4974ee-263a-4804-b6f3-cf48fa85887f" data-image-id="9e4974ee-263a-4804-b6f3-cf48fa85887f"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/cbaef7a2-baa3-4ea1-8e6a-59dfadc9d0af/Sito_Img-HERO-fio-inter.jpg" data-asset-id="9e4974ee-263a-4804-b6f3-cf48fa85887f" data-image-id="9e4974ee-263a-4804-b6f3-cf48fa85887f" alt=""></figure>Lecce&nbsp;will host Juventus at the Via del Mare in a match that represents an important test for both teams. The Salentini will aim to confirm&nbsp;Marco Giampaolo`s good debut, limiting their opponents and making the most of their chances, despite their difficulties in the scoring phase.&nbsp; Juventus&nbsp;arrive in Puglia with the aim of&nbsp;finding a goal&nbsp;after two consecutive 0-0 draws between the league and the Champions League. The Bianconeri dominate Serie A in terms of&nbsp;passing accuracy&nbsp;(90%) and&nbsp;offensive recovery, but they must apply this supremacy to greater incisiveness in the opponent`s box. For Motta`s Bianconeri, a win would mean staying hooked on the top train; for Lecce, a positive result would be a fundamental confidence boost in the fight for safety.<figure data-asset-id="fc2d6511-200a-425d-b7fe-d89696ba89e6" data-image-id="fc2d6511-200a-425d-b7fe-d89696ba89e6"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/9b8850a1-27d6-4a4f-8efc-2206f9ccf7e7/Sito_Img-HEROLECCEJUV.jpg" data-asset-id="fc2d6511-200a-425d-b7fe-d89696ba89e6" data-image-id="fc2d6511-200a-425d-b7fe-d89696ba89e6" alt=""></figure>Atalanta&nbsp;will visit Roma at the Olimpico in a&nbsp;Monday night&nbsp;match of great intensity. The Dea, one of the most in-form teams in the league, will aim to confirm their&nbsp;offensive dominance, with three goals scored in each of their last two away matches. Gasperini`s men have shown a unique ability to exploit the&nbsp;wings, from which three of the last six league goals have come.&nbsp;Roma, on the other hand, are experiencing a delicate moment, with three consecutive defeats that have caused the Giallorossi to slip into the bottom half of the league table. Despite this, Ranieri is counting on the&nbsp;team`s characterand ability to react in difficult moments. The absence of goals in the first&nbsp;15 minutes of the game&nbsp;indicates the need for more aggressive approaches to the match to avoid always having to chase their opponents.<figure data-asset-id="b78d3401-c99c-449c-95f0-3991f75556e3" data-image-id="b78d3401-c99c-449c-95f0-3991f75556e3"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/a861efe3-af29-46a0-a330-4c9c0507f004/Sito_Img-HERO-ATA-ROMA.jpg" data-asset-id="b78d3401-c99c-449c-95f0-3991f75556e3" data-image-id="b78d3401-c99c-449c-95f0-3991f75556e3" alt=""></figure>(Photo LaPresse)

 Serie A at crossroads between dreams of glory and battles for safety | News

Serie A at crossroads between dreams of glory and battles for safety

Litmus test for Fiorentina and Atalanta as they search for an eighth consecutive wonder in two crucial matches. AC Milan and Juventus look for goals and points to shorten the gap, while the battle for salvation heats up at the bottom of the table

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