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&lt;p&gt;Serie A Enilive matchday 31 is filled with direct clashes that can have an effect on the standings for the European spots and &lt;strong&gt;survival&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;The title race&lt;/strong&gt;, however, takes centre stage in Emilia: less than 100 kilometres separate Parma and Bologna in distance, two cities that will prepare to host the title contenders just 48 hours apart.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;race for the European spots&lt;/strong&gt; is heating up with four big matches between teams in the upper echelons of the league, starting from AC Milan vs. Fiorentina on Saturday evening, and two duels on Sunday and Monday which could determine the fight for Europe: six teams, from third to eighth place are separated by just seven points and each result could alter the standings. &lt;strong&gt;At the bottom of the table&lt;/strong&gt;, the tension is incredibly high: Lecce vs. Venezia and Empoli vs. Cagliari are two clashes where a loss could seriously compromise any hopes for survival.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;f10c5b6b-3f18-4493-be77-a0247438005d&#34; data-image-id=&#34;f10c5b6b-3f18-4493-be77-a0247438005d&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/5956d774-c8fd-4fdf-b9f6-b4156bbb2323/Sito_HERO_Genoa.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;f10c5b6b-3f18-4493-be77-a0247438005d&#34; data-image-id=&#34;f10c5b6b-3f18-4493-be77-a0247438005d&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;The matchday begins on Friday night with the match at the Marassi involving two sides who are navigating peaceful waters, but with playing styles in evolution. &lt;strong&gt;Genoa&lt;/strong&gt;, who are proving solid at home with four wins in their last five matches at the &lt;strong&gt;Ferraris&lt;/strong&gt;, have scored in each of their last six matches at home and boast a recent positive tradition, as they’re unbeaten in their last six games against the Friulani. &lt;strong&gt;Udinese&lt;/strong&gt; lost their two most recent matches after a run of six games unbeaten. The match is set to be &lt;strong&gt;tight at the start&lt;/strong&gt;: no other teams have had less shots in the first 15 minutes than Genoa and Udinese (both with 38). Udinese have made the most of their aerial play with nine headed goals this season, but only one of their last 13 have come from this method. Genoa tend to score in the penalty area and are the side with the least goals from outside of the area (one), compared to an Udinese side who excel from &lt;strong&gt;shots from long-range&lt;/strong&gt; (seven goals from distance).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;23e83e5b-3ee5-42e4-b825-41e7e4ccedc8&#34; data-image-id=&#34;23e83e5b-3ee5-42e4-b825-41e7e4ccedc8&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/e6fcbf88-51d3-4b59-8686-25f0c621a74a/Sito_HERO_Monza.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;23e83e5b-3ee5-42e4-b825-41e7e4ccedc8&#34; data-image-id=&#34;23e83e5b-3ee5-42e4-b825-41e7e4ccedc8&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;A regional &lt;strong&gt;Derby&lt;/strong&gt; between two sides in different stages will take place at the U-Power Stadium. &lt;strong&gt;Monza&lt;/strong&gt;, with just two wins in 30 matches, are running out of chances in their fight for survival: no side in Serie A has ever survived with a similar tally. However, &lt;strong&gt;Nesta&lt;/strong&gt;’s side showed signs of solidity in the first match back after the break, avoiding defeat in three of their five matches at home. &lt;strong&gt;Como&lt;/strong&gt;, however, are looking for points to ensure their safety, but &lt;strong&gt;have struggled away from home&lt;/strong&gt; with just one win in their last eleven outings. Defensively, both sides tend to suffer as they have the lowest number of &lt;strong&gt;clean sheets&lt;/strong&gt; in the league (three). The derby pits two styles of play against each other: Fabregas’ Como side are the side that have &lt;strong&gt;recovered the most balls&lt;/strong&gt; in the offensive phase of play (143), with Monza have recovered the least (62), proving their less aggressive approach when it comes to pressing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;fdcd6317-b503-44da-b1db-a42ae069a15a&#34; data-image-id=&#34;fdcd6317-b503-44da-b1db-a42ae069a15a&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/1c961cb5-dd04-4467-b38f-e849925c83b8/Sito_HERO_Parma.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;fdcd6317-b503-44da-b1db-a42ae069a15a&#34; data-image-id=&#34;fdcd6317-b503-44da-b1db-a42ae069a15a&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parma&lt;/strong&gt; host Chivu’s former side &lt;strong&gt;Inter&lt;/strong&gt; in a match between two sides at opposite ends of the table. The Gialloblù are unbeaten in their last two home matches, but while Inter have somewhat &lt;strong&gt;dropped the pace away from home &lt;/strong&gt;with just one win in their last five trips away, Inzaghi’s are still a major threat to the Ducali. They have dominated in games against &lt;strong&gt;sides in the bottom half&lt;/strong&gt;, having collected 41 points from 45 and conceding just nine goals. &lt;strong&gt;Set pieces&lt;/strong&gt; will be a decisive factor: Inter are the best in Serie A Enilive when it comes to dead ball situations (20 goals) and from corners (ten), with Parma having conceded eight goals from corners. In terms of &lt;strong&gt;aerial duels&lt;/strong&gt;, there is another clear contrast: Parma have the lowest number of headed shots (33), while Inter are the most prolific in this sense (13 goals). Attention should be paid to the final minutes: Parma have scored &lt;strong&gt;14 goals in the final 15 minutes&lt;/strong&gt;, while Inter have conceded 36% of their goals in this period of the match.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;f283c2af-34fb-4ae0-877d-431305122589&#34; data-image-id=&#34;f283c2af-34fb-4ae0-877d-431305122589&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/bcff4b5f-364e-48da-bb22-cb3b21cc8ad4/Sito_HERO_Milan.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;f283c2af-34fb-4ae0-877d-431305122589&#34; data-image-id=&#34;f283c2af-34fb-4ae0-877d-431305122589&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;On Saturday evening at San Siro, &lt;strong&gt;AC Milan&lt;/strong&gt; will not be able to afford anymore slip ups if they want to qualify for the Champions League: during the 2000’s, only one team who had 47 points after 30 matches in league have then gone onto reach the top four (Sampdoria in 2010). &lt;strong&gt;Fiorentina&lt;/strong&gt; will aim to repeat their previous win over the Rossoneri, which proved to be a turning point for Palladino’s side. They will be looking for their consecutive win and clean sheet, something that has not happened this season. The home side will need to be careful at the &lt;strong&gt;start of the game&lt;/strong&gt;, having conceded six goals in the first ten minutes, two of which came in the last three outings. On the other hand, the Viola are the only side to have not conceded a goal in the first minutes of play. &lt;strong&gt;Corners &lt;/strong&gt;will be a key aspect: Fiorentina have the best record in terms of corners taken and scored (one every 17), while AC Milan score every 59 corners, a better average than only Lecce and Empoli.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sunday’s league action begins with two clashes which will be key in the &lt;strong&gt;fight for survival&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Lecce vs. Venezia&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Empoli vs. Cagliari&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.legaseriea.it/it/media/serie-a/salvezza-incroci-di-fuoco-per-restare-a-galla-73dk2d4&#34; data-new-window=&#34;true&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&gt;Read our focus here&lt;/a&gt; to discover how the performances, current form and attacking play can help in the fight for survival.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;a5b9f919-db27-4cd8-bc33-ce7869e8f0ec&#34; data-image-id=&#34;a5b9f919-db27-4cd8-bc33-ce7869e8f0ec&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/72f2ed9f-f43f-47cb-973d-c6ab9c07ebd3/Sito_HERO_Torino.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;a5b9f919-db27-4cd8-bc33-ce7869e8f0ec&#34; data-image-id=&#34;a5b9f919-db27-4cd8-bc33-ce7869e8f0ec&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Torino&lt;/strong&gt; take on Verona in a clash between two physical and tough sides. The Granata are unbeaten in eleven games with the Scaligeri and have found &lt;strong&gt;consistency at home&lt;/strong&gt; in 2025, with three wins and a draw in their last four matches. &lt;strong&gt;Verona&lt;/strong&gt;, however, have revitalised their defence with two consecutive clean sheets, but have not kept three consecutive clean sheets since 2000. Attention should be paid to the &lt;strong&gt;aerial duels&lt;/strong&gt;: only Genoa have been in more aerial duels than Hellas Verona this season (1138 compared to 1064), with the Gialloblù second in the rankings when it comes to the number of duels won (522). However, Verona tend to suffer &lt;strong&gt;early on in games&lt;/strong&gt;, having conceded 36 goals in the first fraction of play, at least 12 more than any other side.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;b53c3d26-d19e-44d9-a13f-b1577db69aaa&#34; data-image-id=&#34;b53c3d26-d19e-44d9-a13f-b1577db69aaa&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/eac17669-1ccc-40bc-a326-07128e2ee0f1/Sito_HERO_Atalanta.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;b53c3d26-d19e-44d9-a13f-b1577db69aaa&#34; data-image-id=&#34;b53c3d26-d19e-44d9-a13f-b1577db69aaa&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Atalanta&lt;/strong&gt; and Lazio face off at the Gewiss Stadium with the same objective, getting back to their best form. The Dea are coming off the back of two consecutive defeats without scoring and, with Gasperini in the dugout, they have never lost three consecutive goals without scoring. At home, however, they have not won at home for six matches. &lt;strong&gt;Lazio&lt;/strong&gt; have gained just two points in their last three matches. On the one hand, Lazio are the side that have scored the most goals in the &lt;strong&gt;final 30 minutes&lt;/strong&gt; of play (25), but Atalanta have conceded the least during this phase (only three). In addition, Lazio have conceded the most goals in the first 15 minutes while Atalanta have&lt;strong&gt; scored the most&lt;/strong&gt; with 31. The &lt;strong&gt;battle on the wings&lt;/strong&gt; will also be interesting with both sides leading in terms of the number of crosses in the league: Atalanta (472) and Lazio (463).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;2293fad2-dda6-4ae4-8314-8c1337e53b59&#34; data-image-id=&#34;2293fad2-dda6-4ae4-8314-8c1337e53b59&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/9474e96a-7e2c-4d29-9e06-767f6d55936b/Sito_HERO_Roma.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;2293fad2-dda6-4ae4-8314-8c1337e53b59&#34; data-image-id=&#34;2293fad2-dda6-4ae4-8314-8c1337e53b59&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Roma&lt;/strong&gt; and Juventus face off at the Olimpico in a late game which will be decisive for the European spots. The Giallorossi have gained the most points in the league in 2025 (32), with six &lt;strong&gt;clean sheets&lt;/strong&gt; in their last six games. &lt;strong&gt;Juventus&lt;/strong&gt;, however, have won six of their last eight games, including the last match with Igor Tudor in the dugout. The defence will play a key role in this match as the Bianconeri and Giallorossi have &lt;strong&gt;conceded the least goals&lt;/strong&gt; in the Serie A Enilive. The two &lt;strong&gt;best goalkeeper’s&lt;/strong&gt; will also face off: &lt;strong&gt;Svilar&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Di Gregorio&lt;/strong&gt; lead this particular statistic with 12 clean sheets each. Attention should be paid to the &lt;strong&gt;1-0 factor&lt;/strong&gt; too: Roma are the side with the most 1-0 wins in the league (six) and have a centre forward in &lt;strong&gt;Dovbyk&lt;/strong&gt; who has scored the first goal in a match six times. Dovbyk is second to Retegui when it comes to goals scored in 2025 with six, while &lt;strong&gt;Yildiz&lt;/strong&gt; will aim to score his second consecutive goal for the first time in the league following his winner against Genoa.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;cf9f41d9-4cc7-4de8-af16-a70a833a6acc&#34; data-image-id=&#34;cf9f41d9-4cc7-4de8-af16-a70a833a6acc&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/f728856c-a5f5-4c92-8a34-8a4712f8752f/Sito_HERO_Bologna.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;cf9f41d9-4cc7-4de8-af16-a70a833a6acc&#34; data-image-id=&#34;cf9f41d9-4cc7-4de8-af16-a70a833a6acc&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;The big match on Monday evening sees &lt;strong&gt;Bologna&lt;/strong&gt; take on Napoli with both sides keen on pursuing their own objectives of glory. Bologna have won their last five matches and could break their &lt;strong&gt;record for the number of points&lt;/strong&gt; after 31 matches in the three point era. &lt;strong&gt;Napoli&lt;/strong&gt;, however, will aim for their second consecutive win, but haven’t won away from home since January and the Dall’Ara is proving to be a &lt;strong&gt;true fortress&lt;/strong&gt;: the Felsinei have recorded six consecutive wins in front of their fans. Both sides lead the way when it comes to the &lt;strong&gt;lowest number of shots conceded&lt;/strong&gt;, be it in total or on target. Tactically, it will be a clash between Napoli’s &lt;strong&gt;compactness&lt;/strong&gt; and Bologna’s &lt;strong&gt;aggression&lt;/strong&gt;, as Bologna have played the highest number of balls in behind in the Serie A (194). From set-piece situations, Napoli are the least beaten side when it comes to the top five European Leagues with just three goals conceded from these situations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/bologna-vs-napoli-brocchi-s-analysis-73e05kg&#34; data-new-window=&#34;true&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&gt;Brocchi’s analysis on the clash&lt;/a&gt; sheds more light on the tactical themes of the match, as the former AC Milan and Fiorentina dives into the thoughts of both coaches.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Photo Getty Images)&lt;/p&gt;

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Serie A Enilive matchday 31 is filled with direct clashes that can have an effect on the standings for the European spots and survival. The title race, however, takes centre stage in Emilia: less than 100 kilometres separate Parma and Bologna in distance, two cities that will prepare to host the title contenders just 48 hours apart.The race for the European spots is heating up with four big matches between teams in the upper echelons of the league, starting from AC Milan vs. Fiorentina on Saturday evening, and two duels on Sunday and Monday which could determine the fight for Europe: six teams, from third to eighth place are separated by just seven points and each result could alter the standings. At the bottom of the table, the tension is incredibly high: Lecce vs. Venezia and Empoli vs. Cagliari are two clashes where a loss could seriously compromise any hopes for survival.<figure data-asset-id="f10c5b6b-3f18-4493-be77-a0247438005d" data-image-id="f10c5b6b-3f18-4493-be77-a0247438005d"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/5956d774-c8fd-4fdf-b9f6-b4156bbb2323/Sito_HERO_Genoa.png" data-asset-id="f10c5b6b-3f18-4493-be77-a0247438005d" data-image-id="f10c5b6b-3f18-4493-be77-a0247438005d" alt=""></figure>The matchday begins on Friday night with the match at the Marassi involving two sides who are navigating peaceful waters, but with playing styles in evolution. Genoa, who are proving solid at home with four wins in their last five matches at the Ferraris, have scored in each of their last six matches at home and boast a recent positive tradition, as they’re unbeaten in their last six games against the Friulani. Udinese lost their two most recent matches after a run of six games unbeaten. The match is set to be tight at the start: no other teams have had less shots in the first 15 minutes than Genoa and Udinese (both with 38). Udinese have made the most of their aerial play with nine headed goals this season, but only one of their last 13 have come from this method. Genoa tend to score in the penalty area and are the side with the least goals from outside of the area (one), compared to an Udinese side who excel from shots from long-range (seven goals from distance).<figure data-asset-id="23e83e5b-3ee5-42e4-b825-41e7e4ccedc8" data-image-id="23e83e5b-3ee5-42e4-b825-41e7e4ccedc8"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/e6fcbf88-51d3-4b59-8686-25f0c621a74a/Sito_HERO_Monza.png" data-asset-id="23e83e5b-3ee5-42e4-b825-41e7e4ccedc8" data-image-id="23e83e5b-3ee5-42e4-b825-41e7e4ccedc8" alt=""></figure>A regional Derby between two sides in different stages will take place at the U-Power Stadium. Monza, with just two wins in 30 matches, are running out of chances in their fight for survival: no side in Serie A has ever survived with a similar tally. However, Nesta’s side showed signs of solidity in the first match back after the break, avoiding defeat in three of their five matches at home. Como, however, are looking for points to ensure their safety, but have struggled away from home with just one win in their last eleven outings. Defensively, both sides tend to suffer as they have the lowest number of clean sheets in the league (three). The derby pits two styles of play against each other: Fabregas’ Como side are the side that have recovered the most balls in the offensive phase of play (143), with Monza have recovered the least (62), proving their less aggressive approach when it comes to pressing.<figure data-asset-id="fdcd6317-b503-44da-b1db-a42ae069a15a" data-image-id="fdcd6317-b503-44da-b1db-a42ae069a15a"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/1c961cb5-dd04-4467-b38f-e849925c83b8/Sito_HERO_Parma.png" data-asset-id="fdcd6317-b503-44da-b1db-a42ae069a15a" data-image-id="fdcd6317-b503-44da-b1db-a42ae069a15a" alt=""></figure>Parma host Chivu’s former side Inter in a match between two sides at opposite ends of the table. The Gialloblù are unbeaten in their last two home matches, but while Inter have somewhat dropped the pace away from home with just one win in their last five trips away, Inzaghi’s are still a major threat to the Ducali. They have dominated in games against sides in the bottom half, having collected 41 points from 45 and conceding just nine goals. Set pieces will be a decisive factor: Inter are the best in Serie A Enilive when it comes to dead ball situations (20 goals) and from corners (ten), with Parma having conceded eight goals from corners. In terms of aerial duels, there is another clear contrast: Parma have the lowest number of headed shots (33), while Inter are the most prolific in this sense (13 goals). Attention should be paid to the final minutes: Parma have scored 14 goals in the final 15 minutes, while Inter have conceded 36% of their goals in this period of the match.<figure data-asset-id="f283c2af-34fb-4ae0-877d-431305122589" data-image-id="f283c2af-34fb-4ae0-877d-431305122589"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/bcff4b5f-364e-48da-bb22-cb3b21cc8ad4/Sito_HERO_Milan.png" data-asset-id="f283c2af-34fb-4ae0-877d-431305122589" data-image-id="f283c2af-34fb-4ae0-877d-431305122589" alt=""></figure>On Saturday evening at San Siro, AC Milan will not be able to afford anymore slip ups if they want to qualify for the Champions League: during the 2000’s, only one team who had 47 points after 30 matches in league have then gone onto reach the top four (Sampdoria in 2010). Fiorentina will aim to repeat their previous win over the Rossoneri, which proved to be a turning point for Palladino’s side. They will be looking for their consecutive win and clean sheet, something that has not happened this season. The home side will need to be careful at the start of the game, having conceded six goals in the first ten minutes, two of which came in the last three outings. On the other hand, the Viola are the only side to have not conceded a goal in the first minutes of play. Corners will be a key aspect: Fiorentina have the best record in terms of corners taken and scored (one every 17), while AC Milan score every 59 corners, a better average than only Lecce and Empoli.Sunday’s league action begins with two clashes which will be key in the fight for survival: Lecce vs. Venezia and Empoli vs. Cagliari. <a href="https://www.legaseriea.it/it/media/serie-a/salvezza-incroci-di-fuoco-per-restare-a-galla-73dk2d4" data-new-window="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our focus here</a> to discover how the performances, current form and attacking play can help in the fight for survival.<figure data-asset-id="a5b9f919-db27-4cd8-bc33-ce7869e8f0ec" data-image-id="a5b9f919-db27-4cd8-bc33-ce7869e8f0ec"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/72f2ed9f-f43f-47cb-973d-c6ab9c07ebd3/Sito_HERO_Torino.png" data-asset-id="a5b9f919-db27-4cd8-bc33-ce7869e8f0ec" data-image-id="a5b9f919-db27-4cd8-bc33-ce7869e8f0ec" alt=""></figure>Torino take on Verona in a clash between two physical and tough sides. The Granata are unbeaten in eleven games with the Scaligeri and have found consistency at home in 2025, with three wins and a draw in their last four matches. Verona, however, have revitalised their defence with two consecutive clean sheets, but have not kept three consecutive clean sheets since 2000. Attention should be paid to the aerial duels: only Genoa have been in more aerial duels than Hellas Verona this season (1138 compared to 1064), with the Gialloblù second in the rankings when it comes to the number of duels won (522). However, Verona tend to suffer early on in games, having conceded 36 goals in the first fraction of play, at least 12 more than any other side.<figure data-asset-id="b53c3d26-d19e-44d9-a13f-b1577db69aaa" data-image-id="b53c3d26-d19e-44d9-a13f-b1577db69aaa"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/eac17669-1ccc-40bc-a326-07128e2ee0f1/Sito_HERO_Atalanta.png" data-asset-id="b53c3d26-d19e-44d9-a13f-b1577db69aaa" data-image-id="b53c3d26-d19e-44d9-a13f-b1577db69aaa" alt=""></figure>Atalanta and Lazio face off at the Gewiss Stadium with the same objective, getting back to their best form. The Dea are coming off the back of two consecutive defeats without scoring and, with Gasperini in the dugout, they have never lost three consecutive goals without scoring. At home, however, they have not won at home for six matches. Lazio have gained just two points in their last three matches. On the one hand, Lazio are the side that have scored the most goals in the final 30 minutes of play (25), but Atalanta have conceded the least during this phase (only three). In addition, Lazio have conceded the most goals in the first 15 minutes while Atalanta have scored the most with 31. The battle on the wings will also be interesting with both sides leading in terms of the number of crosses in the league: Atalanta (472) and Lazio (463).<figure data-asset-id="2293fad2-dda6-4ae4-8314-8c1337e53b59" data-image-id="2293fad2-dda6-4ae4-8314-8c1337e53b59"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/9474e96a-7e2c-4d29-9e06-767f6d55936b/Sito_HERO_Roma.png" data-asset-id="2293fad2-dda6-4ae4-8314-8c1337e53b59" data-image-id="2293fad2-dda6-4ae4-8314-8c1337e53b59" alt=""></figure>Roma and Juventus face off at the Olimpico in a late game which will be decisive for the European spots. The Giallorossi have gained the most points in the league in 2025 (32), with six clean sheets in their last six games. Juventus, however, have won six of their last eight games, including the last match with Igor Tudor in the dugout. The defence will play a key role in this match as the Bianconeri and Giallorossi have conceded the least goals in the Serie A Enilive. The two best goalkeeper’s will also face off: Svilar and Di Gregorio lead this particular statistic with 12 clean sheets each. Attention should be paid to the 1-0 factor too: Roma are the side with the most 1-0 wins in the league (six) and have a centre forward in Dovbyk who has scored the first goal in a match six times. Dovbyk is second to Retegui when it comes to goals scored in 2025 with six, while Yildiz will aim to score his second consecutive goal for the first time in the league following his winner against Genoa.<figure data-asset-id="cf9f41d9-4cc7-4de8-af16-a70a833a6acc" data-image-id="cf9f41d9-4cc7-4de8-af16-a70a833a6acc"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/f728856c-a5f5-4c92-8a34-8a4712f8752f/Sito_HERO_Bologna.png" data-asset-id="cf9f41d9-4cc7-4de8-af16-a70a833a6acc" data-image-id="cf9f41d9-4cc7-4de8-af16-a70a833a6acc" alt=""></figure>The big match on Monday evening sees Bologna take on Napoli with both sides keen on pursuing their own objectives of glory. Bologna have won their last five matches and could break their record for the number of points after 31 matches in the three point era. Napoli, however, will aim for their second consecutive win, but haven’t won away from home since January and the Dall’Ara is proving to be a true fortress: the Felsinei have recorded six consecutive wins in front of their fans. Both sides lead the way when it comes to the lowest number of shots conceded, be it in total or on target. Tactically, it will be a clash between Napoli’s compactness and Bologna’s aggression, as Bologna have played the highest number of balls in behind in the Serie A (194). From set-piece situations, Napoli are the least beaten side when it comes to the top five European Leagues with just three goals conceded from these situations.<a href="https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/bologna-vs-napoli-brocchi-s-analysis-73e05kg" data-new-window="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brocchi’s analysis on the clash</a> sheds more light on the tactical themes of the match, as the former AC Milan and Fiorentina dives into the thoughts of both coaches. 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