The Italian top-flight returns to action with several games to keep an eye on and with the toe-to-toe battle for the top spot between Napoli and Milan. If that was not enough, the race for third between Inter, Lazio and Atalant will grab the attention of fans in Italy and around the world.
The rossoneri and the team led by Luciano Spalletti will remain among the two top teams, but their matches this week could have a massive effect on the outcome of the league in months to come. If any of these teams slip up, Inter might get closer to the top and tighten the race for the Scudetto even more.
Either way, all teams in the tournament will have something to hope for this weekend, which is why we want you to get ready for what should be an interesting weekend.
League standings ahead of Matchweek 13 in the Italian Serie A
Napoli and Milan are level at 32 points, but Napoli's goalscoring prowess have handed them the top spot up until this point of the season. Inter have fallen behind, and their one-all draw against Milan in the Derby Della Madonnina did not help their cause. Atalanta and Lazio complete the top five teams, and while the blue and black side may keep hopes to reach the third spot, Lazio's fate may not be as kind due to the fact that they will be facing Juventus in the upcoming weekend.
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Top games to watch in Matchweek 12 of the Italian Serie A
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Atalanta vs Spezia: Gian Piero Gasperini's team will face one of the lower-ranked clubs in Italy at home in preparation for their crucial UEFA Champions League tie next week. Either way, the black and blue side will surely want to earn three more points and try to catch up with Inter in the race for third place.
Lazio vs Juventus: Sarri will host his former team with the goal of keeping the fifth spot all to themselves, since the bianconeri are three points behind the Biancocelesti. As for the away team, Allegri's team will want to get a winning streak started after their late win against Fiorentina before the International Break.
Fiorentina vs Milan: The struggling Viola side will host the co-leader of the competition during one of the worst times of the season for them, as they have lost four out of their last six. On the other hand, Milan saw a five-game winning streak come to an end against Inter, which will make them desperate to get back on track.
Inter vs Napoli: The league leaders enter Giuseppe Meazza Stadium having drawn their last match, and if there is a game they will not want to lose, it will be this one for many reasons. As for Inter, a win here would see them climbing back in the title race while also making a statement about their chances of winning back-to-back titles.
Genoa vs Roma: The team led by Jose Mourinho will travel to face the struggling Genoa, a team that will see Andriy Shevchenko making his debut as coach. A win for both teams is necessary, which may give fans around the world one of the most interesting games to witness this weekend.
Serie A - Who's in and who's out of Matchday 13?
Atalanta - Injured: Hans Hateboer, Matteo Lovato, Robin Gosens.
Inter - Injured: Stefan de Vrij, Alexis Sánchez. Ineligible: Christian Eriksen.
Juventus - Doubtful: Mattia De Sciglio, Federico Bernardeschi, Giorgio Chiellini.
Lazio - Injured: Ciro Immobile. Ineligible: Adam Marusic.
Milan - Injured: Davide Calabria, Junior Messias, Samu Castillejo, Mike Maignan.
Napoli - Injured: Kevin Malcuit, Adam Oulnas. Ineligible: Diego Demme.
Roma - Leonardo Spinazzola, Chris Smalling, Riccardo Calafiori, Matías Viña.
Serie A - Matchday 13 broadcast info
