The Serie A is heating up as we approach the upcoming round of fixtures, with several key matches on the horizon. The opening match of the round will see Fiorentina take on Napoli at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 17th. Fiorentina currently sits in 8th place in the standings with 53 points, while Napoli is close behind in 9th place with 51 points. Both teams will be looking to secure a vital win to boost their position in the table.
In another important clash, Sassuolo will face off against Cagliari at the MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore on May 19th. Sassuolo finds themselves in 19th place with 29 points, desperately needing a victory to climb out of the relegation zone. On the other hand, Cagliari is in 16th place with 33 points and will aim to maintain their position and secure safety for the next season. Cagliari has shown inconsistency in their away matches, losing three of their last six, making this match a crucial one for both teams.
A highly anticipated showdown is set to take place between Inter and Lazio at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 19th. Inter has been dominant in recent matches, boasting a 67 percent win rate in their last six Serie A games. Lazio, on the other hand, has been in impressive form with five wins in their last six matches. With both teams vying for a spot at the top of the table, this match promises to be an exciting battle between two in-form sides.
Lastly, Bologna will host Juventus at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on May 20th in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter. Bologna and Juventus are neck and neck in the standings, occupying the 3rd and 4th spots respectively with 67 points each. Juventus has had a mixed record in their away matches, with a 50 percent draw rate in their last six games. However, they have shown dominance throughout the season with a 54 percent win rate, setting the stage for a closely contested match between these two top teams.