Sampdoria should light up local derby with Genoa

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Genoa v Sampdoria

7.30pm

Sampdoria have had the better of the argument with bitter rivals Genoa in recent years and should be backed to maintain their Derby della Lanterna superiority.

The international break came at a good time for Samp, who are winless in four games, but they should be freshened up and a crunch clash with Genoa is the motivation they need.

Recommendation
Sampdoria
1pt 15-8 Betfair

Key stat
Sampdoria have lost just one of the last nine meetings with Genoa, winning on six occasions.

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Lazio v Milan

5pm

There's little to separate Lazio and Milan in the race for a top-four finish and home advantage could ultimately be the deciding factor.

Serie A's leading lights, Napoli, Inter and Juventus, have all mastered Milan this season and the Eagles also have the attacking assets required to claim maximum points, particularly with the Rossoneri suffering an injury crisis.

Recommendation
Lazio
1pt 17-20 bet365

Key stat
Milan have won just two of their six away Serie A games.

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Napoli v Chievo

2pm

Rock-bottom Chievo have failed to win any of their opening 12 Serie A games and should see that sequence extended to an unlucky number 13 following a trip to Naples.

However, the Flying Donkeys carry some attacking threat - they have scored against Juventus, Roma and Milan this season - and backing them to grab a consolation is the value call.

Recommendation
Napoli to win & both teams to score
1pt 21-10 Betway

Key stat
Both teams have scored in Napoli's last five matches.

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Parma v Sassuolo

11.30am

Only heavyweight trio Juventus, Napoli and Milan have found a route past Sassuolo this season and mid-table Parma could find out just why.

The hosts failed to score in three of their four matches prior to the international break and that doesn't bode well against a stubborn Sassuolo outfit who have kept clean sheets in three of their last four on the road.

Recommendation
Sassuolo draw no bet
1pt 8-11 general

Key stat
Parma have won just two of their last eight home Serie A games.

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