Apr 25, 2012: Roma vs Fiorentina
Roma were absolutely hammered by Juventus 4-0 on Sunday and the defeat means their chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League received a severe dent. Roma have perhaps been the most inconsistent side in the Serie A this season, and it is unsure how they will fare against a spirited Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico. Coach Luis Enrique has yet to find the ideal blend at this late stage of the season, but will be hoping that his troops rebound from their devastating loss by obtaining a morale-boosting victory.
Prediction: Roma 2-0 Fiorentina
Apr 25, 2012: Udinese vs Inter Milan
Inter are unbeaten in four games since Andrea Stramaccioni was appointed the interim coach of the side, but during this period they have dropped several points, as was the case on the weekend, with their goalless draw away to Fiorentina. While Inter have improved in certain areas of the field, they are still playing well below their potential and due to this Stramaccioni is expected to make several changes to his side. One change of particular significance is that not only was out-of-form striker Diego Forlan dropped from the starting eleven, but he was dropped from the squad altogether. Wesley Sneijder, who replaced Forlan on Sunday, could possibly return to the starting eleven, even if his performances this season have also left a lot to be desired. If Inter fail to obtain maximum points at the Stadio Friuli their Champions League dream could come to an abrupt end.
Prediction: Udinese 3-1 Inter
Apr 25, 2012: AC Milan vs Genoa
AC Milan almost handed the Scudetto to league leaders Juventus with their 1-1 draw against Bologna at the San Siro on the weekend, and head into Wednesday's clash with a depleted Genoa outfit in a must-win situation. The Rossoneri can't afford another slip-up, because if this repeats itself this time they would surely kiss goodbye to their title aspirations. But Milan face relegation candidates Genoa, whose players were forced to take off their shirts by their own fans, who deemed them not worthy of wearing the club's colours during their defeat to Siena on Sunday. Luigi De Canio's side find themselves just one point above the relegation zone after having failed to win in their last twelve attempts.
Prediction: Milan 3-0 Genoa
Apr 25, 2012: Cesena vs Juventus
Juventus took full advantage of Milan's slip-up against Bologna, by thumping Roma 4-0 to increase their lead at the top of the table to three points, with just a handful of matches left to play in the Serie A this season. The Bianconeri are within touching distance of their objective, and are expected to rack up another three points away to bottom-placed Cesena. Having scored the least amount of goals in the Serie A this season, Cesena are unlikely to cause the league leaders any problems, even if they managed to claim a 2-2 draw with Palermo on Sunday. The Seahorses come into the fixture knowing that if they lose or draw the game they will become the first team to be relegated to the Serie B.
Prediction: Cesena 0-2 Juventus
