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Bologna vs Juventus Preview
Juventus will be desperate to return to the Serie A summit when they travel to the Stadio Dall'Ara to take on relegation-troubled Bologna on Sunday.
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Juventus enter the match with high spirits, after having edged AC Milan 2-1 in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals at the San Siro stadium midweek. Antonio Conte, the coach of the side, is expected to field an extremely strong starting eleven against Bologna, with Simone Pepe being the only player of note who is in doubt for the game.
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Internazionale vs Novara Preview
Inter Milan will have an ideal opportunity to put an end to a four-game winless streak in all competitions when they take on bottom-placed Novara at the San Siro on Sunday.
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Inter's chances of rebounding after four consecutive games without a win in all competitions will be significantly boosted by the fact that coach Claudio Ranieri will be able to field a full-strength squad for the clash.
Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder has recovered from a leg injury after missing Inter's defeat to Roma last Saturday, and is set to begin the game behind attacker Diego Milito and Giampaolo Pazzini. Ranieri will be delighted with the news that Diego Forlan, Dejan Stankovic and Ricardo Alvarez have recovered from injury layoffs and could take part in the game.
Udinese vs Milan Preview
AC Milan will have another opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Juventus when they travel to the Stadio Friuli to do battle with Udinese on Saturday.
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Once again AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has a selection nightmare, as not only will he be unable to count with the injured quartet of Alexandre Pato, Alessandro Nesta, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Alberto Aquilani, but also without the suspended pair of Mark van Bommel and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swedish striker received his marching orders...
Milan vs Napoli Preview
AC Milan will strive to close the gap on league leaders Juventus when they entertain giant killers Napoli at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.
The Rossoneri will have no choice but to obtain maximum points against a difficult Napoli outfit in order to remain hot on the heels of high-flying Juventus.Milan's San Siro stadium will be a fitting venue for what is expected to be a fascinating encounter, which is incidentally between the two highest scoring teams of the Serie A.
The contest will also bring together two of the league's most prolific strikers in Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani. Due to the attacking flair of both players neutrals could possibly be in for one of the most entertaining games of the season.
Juventus vs Siena Preview
Serie A league leaders Juventus have an ideal opportunity to further distance themselves from their closest rivals when they entertain lowly Siena at the Juventus Stadium on Sunday.
La Vecchia Signora are the odds on favourites to extend their impressive 20-game unbeaten run when they clash with relegation candidates Siena at the Juventus stadium on Sunday.Juventus, who had their midweek game with Parma postponed due to extreme weather conditions, will be hoping to get back into the swing of things against a vulnerable Siena outfit who have yet to win an away game in ten attempts this season.
Although the Tuscan outfit will do their utmost to change this negative statistic it is likely to be an almost impossible ordeal, not only because Giuseppe Sannino's troops have suffered five straight defeats, but because their rivals boast the best defence in the league, after having conceded a mere 13 goals.
Roma vs Internazionale Preview
The out of form duo of Roma and Inter Milan will be desperate to return to winning ways when they lock horns in a clash that could go either way.
Both teams will be hoping to put an end to a negative patch with a boosting result in what is expected to be an intriguing encounter at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. After struggling to find their respective identities in recent outings, Roma and Inter alike will be looking to return to winning ways, as anything less than the three points could put an end to the title aspirations of either side.
Inter, who fought out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Palermo at the San Siro on Wednesday, have lost the plot in recent outings because prior to their 1-0 defeat away to lowly Lecce last Sunday they had won an impressive seven games on the trot.
Roma vs Inter Milan: Five reasons why the Nerazzurri will triumph in the Italian capital
Much is at stake at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. But here are five reasons why Inter will return to Milan with the three points.
Inter Milan will be hoping to shrug off a series of poor results when they travel to the Stadio Olimpico to do battle with Roma on Sunday. The Nerazzurri come into the match with the desperation to claim maximum points, as if they fail to manage this their title aspirations could break into pieces. Here are five reasons why Inter will beat Roma in ascending order.
5. Inter unbeaten against Roma in 2011.
Roma may hold a historical advantage over Inter at the Stadio Olimpico, however, 2011 was Inter's year, as they were unbeaten in all four games between the sides irrespective of the venue. With two wins and two draws and a favourable 7-4 goal difference the Nerazzurri were thoroughly superior when compared to their rivals.
Do Juventus have what it takes to win their first Scudetto since the 2002-03 Serie A season?
La Vecchia Signora have yet to taste defeat this term and everything seems to indicate that the title will be theirs.
With Italy's Serie A at its mid-point stage, there's no question as to whom are the favourites to clinch the Scudetto come the end of the season. Juventus, Italy's most storied club with a staggering 27 league championships to their name, have been unstoppable this season, and they currently lead the Serie A with 44 points, one point more than their closest rivals AC Milan, and also with a game in hand.Juventus, who last won the Italian championship in their 2002-03 campaign, have undergone a rebuilding process since being relegated to the Serie B following the Calciopoli scandal, but finally after many years of difficulty it seems that La Vecchia Signora are back on their way to returning to being the force that they once were.
Internazionale vs Palermo Report
Diego Milito's four goals are not enough as Inter Milan lose ground after sharing the spoils with Palermo in a spectacular eight-goal thriller.
The Nerazzurri continued with their recent slump after being held to a frustrating 4-4 draw by Palermo in an incredible encounter played below freezing temperatures at the San Siro stadium on Wednesday.Palermo started brightly and surprisingly went ahead in the 17th minute when Andrea Mantovani met a Fabrizio Miccoli corner-kick with a simple assertion at the back post.
But their joy was short-lived, as five minutes later Diego Milito opened his personal account with a cool finish past Palermo goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano after good lead-up work from Brazilian defender Maicon.
Cagliari vs Roma Report
AS Roma suffer their first league defeat in eight games against a dominant Cagliari at the Stadio Sant'Elia on Wednesday.
The Giallorossi were on the wrong end of a devastating 4-2 defeat to Cagliari in an action-packed encounter at the Stadio Sant'Elia on Wednesday.Brazilian attacker Thiago Ribeiro put Cagliari ahead in the 7th minute when he met a Daniele Conti pass, before cutting in and firing the ball past Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.
But their lead was short-lived, as six minutes later another Brazilian, Juan, connected to a Francesco Totti corner-kick with a bullet header to draw the visitors level.
Lazio vs Milan Report
Italian champions AC Milan miss out on the opportunity to overtake Serie A league leaders Juventus after being stunned by Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.
The Rossoneri squandered a glorious opportunity to leapfrog Serie A league leaders Juventus after falling to a frustrating 2-0 defeat to Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.Massimiliano Allegri's side conceded goals from Hernanes and Tommaso Rocchi in the final thirteen minutes of the match to sink to their fourth defeat of the season.
Milan pushed to the attack immediately from the kick-off and almost took an early lead but a goal-bound header from midfielder Antonio Nocerino was denied by a remarkable save from Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti.
Lazio vs Milan Preview
AC Milan will have the opportunity to provisionally overtake Serie A league leaders Juventus when they travel to the Stadio Olimpico to do battle with Lazio on Wednesday.
The Rossoneri have been in phenomenal form in recent weeks, and will be hoping to continue with their winning ways against a Lazio outfit who they beat 3-1 at the San Siro stadium in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals last week.Massimiliano Allegri's side regained their winning mentality immediately after losing the Derby della Madonnina to Inter Milan in mid-January as since then they have won four consecutive games in all competitions, scoring 11 goals and conceding a mere two.
But Milan face a stiff test against a Lazio outfit that will be after sweet revenge at what is expected to be a capacity crowd at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Cagliari vs Roma Preview
AS Roma will aim to join the chasing pack when they travel to Sardinia to take on Cagliari as they intend to mount their Champions League bid.
Following four wins from their last five league games, the Giallorossi have everything to play for when they visit Cagliari at the Stadio Sant'Elia on Wednesday. Sixth-placed Roma may find themselves thirteen points from the summit, but the fact that they have a game in hand means that if they continue with their progression they could be rewarded with a place in next season's Champions League, not to mention with the Scudetto.
The later may seem rather far-fetched, but by no means is it impossible, as despite last week's 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Juventus in the Coppa Italia, Roma have been surprisingly effective in 2012.
Internazionale vs Palermo Preview
Inter Milan will have no choice but to stitch up their wounds when they take on Palermo at the San Siro in a clash which could define their destiny.
The Nerazzurri will be hoping to rebound from two successive defeats, knowing that anything less than the three points against Palermo could severely dent their title chances at the midway stage of the season.Things went from bad to worse for Inter, as after being knocked out of the Coppa Italia against Napoli last week, they went on to lose their seventh game of the season against lowly Lecce on Sunday. Not only did this result put an abrupt end to their seven-game winning streak but more importantly it saw them fall out of the Champions League qualification zone.
There's no doubt that Inter are passing through a negative patch, but what better way to rectify this than to obtain the three points against Palermo, whom are one of only three sides yet to have enjoyed an away win all season.
Juventus' clash with Parma is postponed due to extreme snowfall
Tuesday's Serie A fixture was called off by the match officials less than an hour before the scheduled kick-off time due to harsh conditions.
The Serie A clash between Parma and league leaders Juventus was postponed less than an hour before the scheduled kick-off time due to severe snowfall on Tuesday.The match was called off at the 28,000-capacity Stadio Ennio Tardini stadium by officials after speaking to the directors of both clubs.
Great part of Italy has experienced extreme weather conditions in recent days.
Juventus, who maintain a 20-game unbeaten record this season, could have extended their lead at the league summit to four points ahead of the rest of the rounds matches, which are scheduled for Wednesday.
Parma vs Juventus Preview
Serie A league leaders Juventus will be looking to extend their impressive 20-game unbeaten run when they travel to the Stadio Ennio Tardini to take on Parma on Tuesday.
La Vecchia Signora have been in unstoppable form in recent weeks and are the odds on favourites to further extend their lead at the league summit against Roberto Donadoni's inconsistent side.Juventus are well aware of the fact that more than ever now every team they face will fight their hearts out to be the first to inflict defeat upon them this season.
Parma are likely to be stiff opposition, as since their humiliating 5-0 defeat to Inter Milan at the San Siro in early January they have gone unbeaten in three successive league games, with a 3-1 home victory over Siena and two away draws against Bologna and Catania, respectively.
Milan vs Cagliari Report
Italian champions AC Milan move within one point of league leaders Juventus after hitting three past a sluggish Cagliari on Sunday.
The Rossoneri closed the gap on Serie A league leaders Juventus to just a single point after thrashing Cagliari 3-0 at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.Milan won the game courtesy of goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Antonio Nocerino and Massimo Ambrosini to cap off a remarkable display that further highlighted their attacking strength.
Massimiliano Allegri's side created plenty of goal-scoring opportunities in the first half, but although they peppered the Cagliari goal they couldn't find a way past goalkeeper Michael Agazzi, who pulled off a number of fine saves.
Lecce vs Internazionale Report
Uruguayan midfielder Guillermo Giacomazzi brings an abrupt end to Inter Milan's seven-game winning streak as Lecce win their first home game of the season.
Inter Milan missed out on a glorious opportunity to move into third place of the Serie A standings, after falling to a shock 1-0 defeat to lowly Lecce at the Stadio Via Mare on Sunday.Uruguayan midfielder Guillermo Giacomazzi scored the only goal of the match five minutes from the half-time break to secure Lecce only their fourth win from twenty league games this season.
Inter were hoping to make it eight wins on the trot against what appeared to be vulnerable opponents, but Lecce had different ideas and made life very difficult for them in the first half, as they closed the visitors down with tight marking.
Juventus vs Udinese Report
Alessandro Matri scores a superb brace against Udinese to help a triumphant Juventus extend their Serie A lead to four points.
Two goals from striker Alessandro Matri were the difference as Juventus withstood the falling snow to edge Udinese 2-1 to move four points clear at the top of the Serie A standings on Saturday.La Vecchia Signora pushed to the attack immediately from the kick-off and the South American connection of Arturo Vidal and Marcio Estigarribia combined for what almost was their opening goal. Vidal sent Estigarribia through on goal with a penetrating pass, but the Paraguayan international had his fierce shot saved by the foot of Udinese goalkeeper Samir Handanovic.
Moments later Udinese came close to opening the scoring, when a powerful drive from Almen Abdi was only just tipped over the bar by Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.
Milan vs Cagliari Preview
Red-hot AC Milan will be hoping to fire on all cylinders when they battle with an improving Cagliari at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.
Italian champions AC Milan will be hoping to close the gap on league leaders Juventus when they entertain Cagliari at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.The Rossoneri know that anything less than the three points could drastically reduce their chances of retaining the Scudetto, particularly because Juventus find themselves in sensational form and could escape from the chasing pack.
Milan, who beat Lazio 3-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia midweek, have won seven consecutive home matches against Cagliari and will make it eight if they continue to play like they have been in recent games.