22.10. (Sat) 22:00 Barcelona - Sevilla

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BARCELONA Valdes Alves, Puyol, Mascherano, Abidal Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta Pedro, Messi, Villa

SEVILLA Varas Caceres, Spahic, Escude, Navarro Trochowski, Medel Navas, Manu, Perotti Kanoute

Cesc Fabregas is slowly making his way back to fitness following a hamstring injury, but his efforts to return to the fold are likely to be rewarded with just a place on the bench for the visit of Sevilla.

Alexis Sanchez remains sidelined with a longer-term hamstring problem, as the curse of that particular physical ailment continues to be a concern for coach Pep Guardiola. Gerard Pique picked up a similar injury in last weekend's 3-0 defeat of Racing, and will be on the sidelines for another week.

Sevilla's main fitness concern is that of striker Alvaro Negredo, who has been ruled out of the contest as a result of a hamstring strain that has kept him out of action for most of the month of October.

Coach Marcelino will look to defend a seven-game unbeaten run in La Liga so far this season, and will likely employ Frederic Kanoute in a lone striking role.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Barcelona have scored 21 goals in four league matches at home so far this season, defeating Villarreal, Osasuna, Atletico Madrid and Racing in the process.

• They have remained unbeaten in their first 13 games of the season, a club record.

• Including last season's Super Cup clash at Camp Nou, Barca have defeated Sevilla in their last encounters in Catalunya with a score of 13-0.

• Sevilla have made their best-ever start to a Primera Division campaign, winning four and drawing three matches in their seven-game unbeaten run.

• The Andalucian side last recorded victory at Camp Nou in January 2010 in the Copa del Rey, when a 2-1 victory helped eliminate the holders.

• Alvaro Negredo, who will miss the contest through injury, is the club's current leading scorer this season with three goals.

Prediction

Given Barcelona's propensity for hammering Primera Division opposition at home this season, with a goal difference of 21-0, it's difficult to envision Sevilla offering a great deal of resistance, as the champions march to another victory.

Editor's Prediction

Barcelona 3-1 Sevilla

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22.10. (Sat) 20:45 Juventus - Genoa

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JUVENTUS Storari Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini Pepe, Pirlo, Marchisio, Estigarribia Vucinic, Matri

GENOA Frey Mesto, Dainelli, Moretti, Antonelli Kucka, Veloso, Rossi Merkel Palacio, Jorquera

Juventus have been dealt late injury blows to key performers Gianluigi Buffon and Arturo Vidal, allowing Marco Storari and Claudio Marchisio to come into the fold.

Buffon suffered a bruised shoulder during training on Thursday, paving the way for former AC Milan shot-stopper Storari to line up between the sticks. Their summer recruit Vidal, on the other hand, is still recovering from a thigh injury incurred in Wednesday's session.

Other changes are also seen on the flanks, as Milos Krasic and Eljero Elia have been dropped from the side, amid reports that coach Antonio Conte is unhappy with their form. Therefore, Simone Pepe and Marcelo Estigarribia are likely to be handed the responsibility of providing width.

Meanwhile, Genoa have also opted to make alterations from the team that drew 0-0 with Lecce in last weekend's drab affair. Emiliano Moretti is expected to replace the suspended Kakha Kaladze in central defence, while Marco Rossi should make way for the incoming Giandomenico Mesto at right-back.

Elsewhere, Valter Birsa will be sacrificed for Rossi, who moves from defence into midfield, and Cristiano Jorquera should replace Andrea Caracciolo in attack.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Juventus have beat Genoa six times, with the visitors winning just once since their return to Serie A in 2007.

• Impressively, the Old Lady have scored in each of their last 16 meetings with the Grifoni.

• Juventus have failed to score at home just four times since March 2008, but interestingly every time they haven't found the net, they have lost.

• In addition, they are unbeaten in their past seven games and have lost just once in their last 16.

• Meanwhile, Genoa have beaten Juventus away from home just twice in 44 fixtures, and have suffered 53 defeats against Juventus on 88 occasions; their worst record against any Serie A team.

• Alberto Malesani's side have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last nine away games, losing seven on the road.

• Rodrigo Palacio has been involved in eight of his Genoa's nine total goals this season, scoring five and assisting three.

Prediction

Despite the goalscoring prowess of Genoa, their rearguard is susceptible to leaking goals and the impressive firepower possessed by the Old Lady, coupled with their defensive solidity this season, means that all in all it should prove to be a winning formula for Juventus, as they prepare to keep up the pace at the Serie A summit.

Editor's Prediction

Juventus 2-1 Genoa

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22.10. (Sat) 20:00 Malaga - Real

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MALAGA Ruben Gamez, Demichelis, Mathijsen, Monreal Cazorla, Toulalan, Maresca Joaquin, Van Nistelrooy, Isco

REAL MADRID   Casillas Arbeloa, Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo Alonso, Khedira Kaka, Ozil, Ronaldo Higuain

Malaga only have one major injury concern and that is Julio Baptista, who is still recovering from a foot problem. The Brazilian did not take part in Thursday's training session, and it is touch and go whether the former Real Madrid man will face his former club.

Manuel Pellegrini's side will also be without goalkeeper Willy Caballero, who is suspended after receiving a straight red card in the last Primera Division match, a 3-0 defeat against Levante.

Madrid will still be without Raul Albiol, who is currently sidelined after fracturing his cheekbone on international duty. There are still concerns over the fitness of Ricardo Carvalho and Nuri Sahin, with both expected to miss the match at La Rosaleda.

Kaka started the last Liga match against Betis and scored a wonderful goal to complement a very good performance, and with Angel di Maria somewhat off-form midweek, the Brazilian may once again be given another opportunity.

Jose Mourinho is spoiled in his attacking options at the moment, with both Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain in excellent form. However, the Argentine may just get the nod after scoring a magnificent hat-trick in his last start.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Malaga have scored less than half the amount of goals that Real Madrid have notched up in La Liga this season, with 10 goals to 24.
  

• Manuel Pellegrini's side spent €58 million on new recruits during the summer transfer window.

• Malaga's top goalscorer last season in La Liga was Jose Rondon with 14 goals, 26 less than Madrid's highest marksman Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese netted 40, a division record.

• Real Madrid have scored 21 goals in their last five games.

• The last encounter between Real Madrid and Malaga came in March of this year when Jose Mourinho's men destroyed the visitors 7-0. Ronaldo fied a hat-trick.

• If Jose Mourinho's men lose this match, then Malaga will join them on 16 points in La Liga.

Prediction

Malaga have a 100% record at La Rosaleda so far in La Liga this season but they face a momentous task in keeping Real Madrid's attacking prowess at bay. Madrid have scored 21 goals in their last five games and are showing no signs of letting up. The home side have the quality to cause Jose Mourinho's side problems, with the playmaking of Cazorla in midfield and the instinctive play of Van Nistelrooy in the box, but Madrid are playing with bags of flair at the moment, so expect them to secure a comfortable away victory.

Editor's Prediction

Malaga 1-3 Real Madrid

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Ligue 1 Round 11 Preview

Saturday 22nd OCTOBER	KO	Sunday 23rd OCTOBER	KO
Bordeaux - Brest	1900	Auxerre - Stade Rennes	1700
Caen - Montpellier	1900	PSG - Dijon	1700
Olympique Marseille - Ajaccio	1900	PSG - Olympique Lyon	2100
Nancy - Nice	1900
Saint Etienne - Valenciennes	1900
Sochaux - Evian	1900
Lorient - Toulouse	2100
all kick-offs in CET

Bordeaux

vs

Brest

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Carrasso Chalme, Henrique, Ciani, Marange N'Guemo, Sane Traore, Plasil, Ben Khalfallah Diabate		Elana Coulibaly, Zebina, Ewolo, Makonda Poyet, Grougi, Culma, Lesoimier Roux, Baset
TEAM NEWS
Bordeaux crashed to a 3-0 defeat away to Nice last weekend. Francis Gillot's men are now winless in six league games. Les Girondins are still without Jussie, with the player recovering from a foot problem.		Brest secured their third consecutive 1-1 draw against Caen on matchday ten. Alex Dupont's men are remarkably still winless in the campaign so far. Out of the ten Ligue 1 games the visitors have played, they've drawn eight.

Caen

vs

Montpellier

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Thebaux Vandam, Leca, Herteaux, Raineau Hamouma, Seube, Proment, Bulut Frau, Niang		Jourden Bedimo, Hilton, El Kaoutari, Bocaly Saihi, Estrada Cabella, Utaka, Marveaux Giroud
TEAM NEWS
Caen drew 1-1 with Brest on matchday ten. The result maens that Les Malherbes are now unbeaten in five games, arresting a previous run of three straight defeats. Last season, Franck Dumas' men took four points off Saturday's visitors.		Montpellier came out on top in an enthralling match against Dijon which ended 5-3. La Paillade are only two points behind leaders PSG. Hat-trick hero Olivier Giroud shall lead the line, with Geoffrey Dernis injured for 3 weeks, and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa servinga suspension.

Olympique de Marseille

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Ajaccio

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Mandanda Morel, N'Koulou, Diawara, Azpilicueta Cheyrou, Diarra, Lucho Gonzalez Valbuena, Remy, Ayew		Ochoa, Lippini, Medjani, Poulard, Mendy, Mostafa, Pierazzi, Cavalli, Sammaritano, Ilan, Socrier
TEAM NEWS
Under-fire Marseille were held to a 1-1 draw against Toulouse last Saturday. L'OM are unbeaten in four Ligue 1 games, but have only won once in the league this season. Didier Deschamps' men lost 1-0 to Arsenal in the Champions League, with Aaron Ramsey netting a 92nd minute blow.		Ajaccio were easily brushed aside 3-1 by PSG on matchday ten. The Corsicans lie in the relegation zone after going on a five match winless streak. Olivier Pantaloni's men won their last meeting with Marseille 3-1 in January 2006.

Nancy

vs

Nice

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Gregorini Helder, Andre Luis, Loties, Hadara Cuvillier, Diakhite, Mangani, BakarM'Bile, Niculae		Ospina, Clerc, Pecjinovic, Civelli, Monzon Hellebuyck, Meriem, Coulibaly, Abriel Mouloungoui, Mounier
TEAM NEWS
Winless Nancy succumbed to a 3-1 defeat against Lyon in their previous league game. Jean Fernandez's men, are, along with Brest, yet to pick up a victory in Ligue 1 this season. ASNL won this fixture 3-0 back in May.		Nice convincingly thrashed Bordeaux 3-0 on matchday ten. The victory enabled Les Aiglons to propel to 13th in the table. Eric Roy's men have failed to win any of their previous four encounters against Nancy.

Saint Etienne

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Valenciennes.

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Ruffier, Nery, Paulao, Mignot, Ghoulam, Lemoine, Clement Aubemayang, Battles, Sako Kitambala		Penneteau Mater, Mirin, Gil, BongSaez, Cohade Dossevi, Kadir, Danic Aboubakar
TEAM NEWS
Saint Etienne won for the first time in eight games aaginst Evian.  The 2-1 victory enabled Les Verts to move to 9th in the table. Sainte are winless in four against VAFC.		Valenciennes secured an emphatic 3-0 victory against Sochaux on matchday ten. Daniel Sanchez's men are unbeaten in three against Les Verts. Valenciennes have had more possession of the ball in their last six games than their opponents, but have only won twice in that time.

Sochaux

vs

Evian

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Richert Corchia, Perquis, Peybernes, Sauget Anin, Boudebouz, Martin, Mikari Butin, Maiga		Andersen  Djedje, Cambon, Barbosa, Ehret Leroy, Rabiu, Sorlin, Govou Adnane, Sagbo
TEAM NEWS
Sochaux crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Valencinnes last weekend. Les Lionceaux have now conceded a league high 22 goals in their last ten games. This will be the first league encounter between the two teams.		Evian's poor run continued when they lost to Saint Etienne 2-1 on matchday ten. Bernard Casoni's men have now failed to win in eight games. Evian's Jon Mensah misses out with injury.

Lorient

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Toulouse

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Lecomte Pedrinho, Bourillon, Manga, Le Lan Jouffre, Romao, Mvuemba, Autrel Emeghera, Aliadiere		Ahamada Akpa-Akpro, Congre, Abdennour, M'Bengue Capoue Machado, Devaux, Sissoko, Tabanou Bulut
TEAM NEWS
Lorient fell to their second defeat of the season to Rennes last weekend. The 2-0 defeat ended Les Merlus' six match unbeaten run. Christian Gourcuff's men are seventh in the table, with four wins from ten.		Toulouse salvaged a 0-0 draw against Marseille at home last weekend. The draw kept Le Tefece in the top six with 18 points. Alain Casanova's side are unbeaten in three games against Lorient.

Auxerre

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Stade Rennes

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Sorin Dudka, Boly, Coulibaly, Berthod Cisse, Oliech Chafni, Traore, Contout Le Tallec		Costil Danze, Kana-Biyik, Mangane, Catherine Pajol, M'Vila Hadji, Feret, Pitroipa, Montano
TEAM NEWS
Auxerre collapsed to a 3-1 defeat against champions Lille on matchday ten. The defeat marked AJA's first since opening day. Laurent Fournier's men have won twice this season, but remain in 10th place.		Stade Rennes easily beat Lorient 2-0 last wekend. Les Rouge et Noir's last victory against Auxerre came in March 2009. Frederic Antoinetti's men were in Europa League action on Thursday, drawing 1-1 with Celtic

PSG

vs

Dijon

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Sirigu Ceara, Lugano, Sakho, Tiene Bodmer, Matuidi Menez, Pastore, Nene Gameiro		Reynet, Bamba, Zarour, Paulle, Souprayen Mandanne, Sangare, Altama, Corgnet, Bautheac, Jovial
TEAM NEWS
Leaders PSG successfully negotiated past Ajaccio 3-1 last weekend. Les Parisiens have won their last four games in succession Hat-trick hero Kevin Gameiro will lead the line after last week's treble against Ajaccio.		Dijon lost out on a goal-laden encounter against Montpellier. The 5-3 defeat against La Paillade came despite Benjamin Corgnet's hat-trick. Patrice Carteron's men have only one win in five games.

Lille

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Olympique Lyon

Sunday 21:00

Both sides suffered European defeats against Inter and Real Madrid respectively on Tuesday evening, but the Ligue 1 duo will be desperate to get back on track on the domestic scene. Trailing PSG at the summit, the 2010-11 champions will be desperate to claim a win against Remi Garde's outfit and underline their title ambitions. Kick-off on Sunday is at 2100 CET A full preview of this fixture can be found here

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Ligue 1 Opta Facts - 22-23 October

Bordeaux v Brest

Since January 2010, Bordeaux have won just 27% of their league matches.
The last three Ligue 1 encounters between these sides have all ended in away wins.
Brest have managed to win both of their last two trips to Bordeaux in Ligue 1, scoring six goals in the process.
The last four league matches played at the Chaban-Delmas stadium have all ended as draws.
Bordeaux have failed to win any of their last five home matches in Ligue 1, their longest run without success since May 2005.
Brest have scored only one away goal this term, fewer than any other Ligue 1 side.
Brest are only the third team in Ligue 1 history to draw eight of their opening 10 games of the season.

Caen v Montpellier

Caen are unbeaten in their last seven competitive encounters against Montpellier, winning three and drawing four (all 0-0).
Montpellier have scored in all of their away games this season in the league.
The Michel-d'Ornano stadium has witnessed fewer goals than any other Ligue 1 ground this season (eight).
Caen have failed to win any of their last 11 October fixtures in Ligue 1.
Montpellier have equalled their best-ever start of a Ligue 1 season.
Montpellier's Souleymane Camara has scored more goals as a substitute than any other player in the top five European leagues this season (four).
Montpellier's Olivier Giroud has scored five goals in his last four league appearances.

Marseille v Ajaccio

Marseille have won 14 of their last 15 home league games against promoted opposition.
Ajaccio are unbeaten in their last four top-flight meetings against Marseille, winning three and drawing one.
Ajaccio's only win in 10 Ligue 1 trips to Marseille occurred in April 2005.
Ajaccio have won just one of their last 22 away games in Ligue 1.
Marseille have won just one of their last 13 league matches.
For the first time in their Ligue 1 history, Marseille have drawn six of their first 10 games of the season.
Ajaccio are the only Ligue 1 side without a clean sheet this season.

Nancy v Nice

Nice have lost 10 of their last 12 trips to Nancy in the league.
Nancy are unbeaten in their last four league encounters against Nice, winning three and drawing one.
Nancy have drawn each of their last three home games in Ligue 1.
Nice have won just one of their last 22 away games in Ligue 1.
Nancy have suffered more defeats than any other side this calendar year in Ligue 1 (14).
Two red cards were shown in the league encounters between these clubs last season.
Nice are the only Ligue 1 side who have yet to score the opening goal away from home this season.
Only 10% of Nice points have been picked-up on the road, the lowest percentage in Ligue 1 this season.

St Etienne v Valenciennes

Valenciennes are unbeaten in their last four league encounters against St Etienne, winning two and drawing two, their longest ever unbeaten run against Les Verts.
Last season's league meetings between these sides both ended as draws.
St Etienne have scored exactly one goal in each of their last eight home matches in Ligue 1.
Valenciennes have won only two of their last 30 away Ligue 1 matches.
Valenciennes have lost 78% of their Ligue 1 trips to St Etienne (21 out of 27).
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored or assisted five of St Etienne's 10 league goals this season.
Valenciennes' only two Ligue 1 wins this term have both been by at least three goals (4-0 and 3-0).

Sochaux v Evian TG

Sochaux have won all of their last four league matches against promoted sides, scoring 11 goals in the process.
Evian TG have yet to win on the road in Ligue 1 (four draws and one defeat).
Matches involving Sochaux have seen a league-high 38 goals this season (3.8 on average).
Sochaux are the first team to concede 22 goals so early into the season since Rennes in 2005/06.
Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga has netted four goals in his last three league appearances.

Lorient v Toulouse

None of the previous six top-flight meetings between these sides at the Moustoir stadium have seen a team score more than one goal.
Toulouse have failed to win any of their last four trips to Lorient in Ligue 1, drawing two and losing two.
Lorient's only first-half goal against Toulouse in Ligue 1 came in November 1998.
Lorient have lost only one of their last eight Ligue 1 meetings against Toulouse.
Lorient have lost only one of their last 21 home games in Ligue 1.
Toulouse have now gone 211 minutes without scoring in Ligue 1, currently the longest run.
Toulouse have kept a league-high five clean sheets this season.

Auxerre v Rennes

Auxerre have won three of their last four league meetings with Rennes.
Rennes have lost 17 of their 22 trips to Auxerre in the top flight.
Rennes are the only side without a draw away from home this season in Ligue 1 (three wins and two defeats).
Rennes have scored the joint-most goals in the first half of games this season (10).
There have been eight penalties awarded in the 10 games involving Rennes this season in Ligue 1.
Rennes' Jires Kembo-Ekoko has scored a goal every 93 minutes on average this term, the best ratio amongst players who have netted more than two goals.
Auxerre striker Dennis Oliech is enjoying his most prolific Ligue 1 season with five goals scored.

Paris SG v Dijon

PSG are unbeaten in their last nine league matches, winning seven and drawing two, currently the longest run in Ligue 1.
Paris SG are on a run of four consecutive Ligue 1 wins, their best form since 2008/09.
Dijon have conceded 10 goals in their last three away Ligue 1 games.
PSG are enjoying their second-best start of a Ligue 1 season, after their 26 points at this stage of their title-winning 1985/86 campaign.
A league-high 73% of Dijon's goals have been scored in the first half of games.
PSG striker Kevin Gameiro has scored more Ligue 1 goals than any other player in 2011 (22).
Dijon's Benjamin Corgnet has netted four goals in his last six league appearances.

Lille v Lyon

Lille have already suffered as many home defeats this season as during the entire 2010/11 campaign in all competitions (two).
Away from home, Lyon have suffered seven defeats in their last 10 league encounters against Lille.
Lyon are the only side to have won all of the games in which they have scored first this term in Ligue 1 (five out of five).
Lille have recouped a league-high 10 points coming back from losing positions this season.
Between them, Lille and Lyon have kept just two clean sheets this season in Ligue 1 (one each).
Lyon have failed to score in their last 217 minutes of Ligue 1 action away from home.
14 of Lille's 18 Ligue 1 goals this term have come in the second half of games, a higher ratio (78%) than any other team.
Lyon forward Lisandro (doubtful for this fixture) has scored five goals in just three Ligue 1 appearances against Lille.
Lille striker Moussa Sow scored in both league meetings between Lille and Lyon last season.
Lille attacking midfielder Eden Hazard has been involved in more Ligue 1 goals than any other player this season (four goals and five assists).

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22.10. (Sat) 18:30 Liverpool - Norwich City

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PROBABLE LINEUPS

NEWCASTLE UNITED Reina Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Enrique Gerrard, Henderson, Adam, Downing Kuyt, Suarez

WIGAN ATHLETIC   Ruddy Naughton, Martin, Barnett, Tierney Bennett, Fox, Johnson, Pilkington Hoolahan Morison

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish will have to make do without midfielder Lucas Leiva, as the Brazilian is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Manchester United.

Glen Johnson could come in at right-back after playing over an hour in the recent friendly against Rangers.

Young defender Jack Robinson remains a doubt due to an ankle problem, and is believed to be unlikely to make it in time to be a part of the squad.

Norwich City boss Paul Lambert could be poised to name an unchanged line-up for the fifth consecutive game, having notched up three victories in the last four matches in the Premier League.

But this is provided Steve Morison recovers in time after reportedly taking a knock in the recent victory over fellow newcomers Swansea City. Daniel Ayala, James Vaughan and Elliott Ward (all knee) remain sidelined, while Zak Whitbread is thought to have returned to full training after overcoming a hamstring injury sustained against Chelsea.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Liverpool have lost only one of their previous 14 Premier League games at Anfield, having won nine and drawn four in the process.

• The Reds have also won their last four league games against the Canaries, scoring 11 goals. But the last time these two sides met in the top-flight was back in 2005, the year that the Merseysiders famously beat AC Milan and won the Champions League on penalties.

• The last time that the visitors beat the Reds was back in 1994, when a long range strike from Jeremy Goss saw them register a 1-0 victory. That was also the last game at Anfield prior to the reconstruction of the old Kop.

• Norwich City have beaten Liverpool only four times in a league game away from home.

• In total, they have scored 60 goals in all competitions against the Merseyside club, conceding 104 times in the process.

• Should Paul Lambert's men recreate their triumph of 1994 at Anfield, they will be level on points with Liverpool.

Prediction
Editor's Prediction 
Liverpool 2-0 Norwich City

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Serie A Round 8 Preview

Saturday OCTOBER 15	KO	Sunday OCTOBER 16	KO
Fiorentina - Catania	1800	Lecce - AC Milan	1230
Juventus - Genoa	2045	Udinese - Novara	1500
		Siena - Cesena	1500
		Roma - Palermo	1500
		Parma - Atalanta	1500
		Inter - Chievo	1500
		Cagliari - Napoli	1500
all times in CET		Bologna - Lazio	2045

Fiorentina

vs

Catania

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Boruc Cassani, Gamberini, Natali, Pasqual Behrami, Montolivo, Vargas Cerci, Santiago Silva, Jovetic		Andujar Izco, Bellusci, Spolli, Legrottaglie, Marchese Almiron, Lodi, Delvecchio Bergessio, Gomez
TEAM NEWS
Alberto Gilardino and Per Kroldrup remain on the sidelines for the forseeable future, while Juan Vargas should return in midfield. Fiorentina are still unbeaten at home in 14 Serie A meetings with Catania, winning the last six. Sinisa Mihajlovic remains unbeaten against his former side, coming out victorious twice and drawing once.		Pablo Ledesma, Ciro Capuano, Alessandro Potenza, Pablo Alvarez, Cristian Llama, and David Suazo are all out with injury. Catania have won just one of their last 28 games away from home in Serie A, with their last win coming in February. They have conceded three goals in each of their last three games on the road.

Juventus

vs

Genoa

Antonio Conte's side will want to end their recent run of draws and consolidate first position in Serie A by claiming all three points on Saturday, when they play host to a Genoa outfit who have flattered to deceive of late. A full preview of this fixture can be found here

Lecce

vs

AC Milan

The Scudetto holders will look to make it three wins on the bounce in all competitions with victory over Eusebio Di Francesco's men, who are currently languishing in the bottom reaches of Serie A after a dreadful start to the campaign. A full preview of this fixture can be found here

Udinese

vs

Novara

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Handanovic Benatia, Danilo, Domizzi Basta, Isla, Pinzi, Asamoah, Armero Torje Di Natale		Ujkani Morganella, Paci, Centurioni, Dellafiore Porcari, Radovanovic, Rigoni Pinardi Morimoto, Meggiorini
TEAM NEWS
Paulo Barreto and Giovanni Pasquale are still on the comeback trail for Udinese. The Zebrette, along with Juventus, are the only sides still unbeaten in this Serie A campaign, losing just twice in their past 19 games. Udinese have the best defence in Serie A, conceding just once this term, and are the only team yet to concede a goal at home.		Carlalberto Ludi is Novara's only confirmed absentee as Samir Ujkani, Andrea Lisuzzo, Luigi Giorgi, Andrea Mazzarani and Jeda face late tests. Novara have picked up just the solitary point from their last three league games. However, they have scored in each of their three away games, but are still winless on away soil.

Siena

vs

Cesena

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Brkic Vitiello, Rossettini, Terzi, Del Grosso Mannini, D’Agostino, Gazzi, Brienza Calaio, Destro		Ravaglia Ceccarelli, Von Bergen, Rodriguez, Lauro Parolo, Guana, Candreva, Ghezzal Eder, Malonga
TEAM NEWS
Nicola Belmonte, Francesco Bolzoni, Gennaro Troianiello remain out, with Gabriele Angella joining them on the treatment table. Siena have failed to score in four of their six games played so far this season. The Tuscany-based outfit have won just three of their last 12 Serie A games at home, but took the three points in their last home game, beating Lecce 3-0.		Adrian Mutu prepares to sit out the first game of his three-match ban, following injury victims Erjon Bogdani, Giuseppe Colucci and Gianluca Comotto, while Vincenzo Rennella and Jorge Martinez are doubts. Cesena are the only side yet to pick up a victory, accumulating four defeats and two draws. The Seahorses have not scored in their last three games.

Roma

vs

Palermo

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Stekelenburg Cassani, Burdisso, Juan, Jose Angel Perrotta, De Rossi, Pjanic Bojan, Osvaldo, Lamela		Tzorvas Pisano, Silvestre, Migliaccio, Balzaretti Barreto, Bacinovic, Della Rocca Ilicic Pinilla, Hernandez
TEAM NEWS
Roma will be without Francesco Totti, Cicinho, Aleandro Rosi, Bogdan Lobont and Stefano Okaka, but Erik Lamela, Juan and Marco Borriello are back in contention. The derby defeat ended a run of four games unbeaten for Roma in Serie A. Pablo Osvaldo has scored in each of Roma's last four games.		Luca Matteo is Devis Mangia's only injury worry. Palermo won both Serie A fixtures with Roma last season. However, Palermo have not won or scored a goal on the road yet this season.

Parma

vs

Atalanta

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Mirante Zaccardo, Paletta, Lucarelli, Gobbi Biabiany, Morrone, Jadid, Modesto Giovinco Floccari		Consigli Masiello, Capelli, Lucchini, Peluso Schelotto, Cigarini, Padoin, Bonaventura Moralez Denis
TEAM NEWS
Parma have a full-strength team to choose from bar Manuele Blasi, who will be examined prior to the match with Atalanta. They have won just one of their last five meetings with Atalanta in the top-flight. However, the Ducali have won five of their last six home games in Serie A, while Franco Colomba is unbeaten against Atalanta in five.		Ferreira Pinto and Thomas Manfredini are Atalanta's only confirmed absentees. Atalanta have won just one of their previous 14 games at the Tardini. Stefano Colantuono's side have lost just once all season, but have picked up just a point from a possible six.

Inter

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Chievo

Hot on the heels of their Champions League win over Lille midweek, Claudio Ranieri's side will now aim to replicate their form on the domestic front on Sunday for the visit of Chievo, who continue to establish themselves in the top half of the table. A full preview of this fixture can be found here

Cagliari

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Napoli

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Agazzi Pisano, Canini, Astori, Agostini Biondini, Conti, Nainggolan Cossu, Thiago Larrivey		De Sanctis Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Aronica Maggio, Inler, Gargano, Dossena Hamsik, Lavezzi Cavani
TEAM NEWS
Sebastian Eriksson is Massimo Ficcadenti's only injury problem. Cagliari have not conceded a single goal in their last three games. In addition, the Sardinians being unbeaten in their last four games at home, despite drawing three of them.		Marco Donadel requires a late fitness test, while Miguel Britos and Goran Pandev are injured. Napoli are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Cagliari, winning the last two. Ezequiel Lavezzi has scored a goal in each of Napoli's last two trips to Sardinia.

Bologna

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Lazio

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Agliardi Raggi, Portanova, Cherubin, Morleo Pulzetti, Mudingayi, Kone Ramirez Di Vaio, Acquafresca		Marchetti Konko, Biava, Dias, Radu Gonzalez, Ledesma, Brocchi Hernanes Cisse, Klose
TEAM NEWS
Mikael Antonsson, Alessandro Diamanti and Juan Cruz are all injured and missing from the side. Bologna have picked up just one point from their last six games at home, although they ended a 14-match winless run last week. Marco Di Vaio has not found the net in his last 13 Serie A appearances, his most barren spell in the top-flight.		Stefano Mauri is Edy Reja's only injury victim ahead of the visit to Emilia-Romagna. The hosts are Lazio's bogey team, losing 33 times and conceding 166 Serie A goals, making them Bologna's favourite team to play. However, Lazio have hit a rich vein of form of late, collecting 10 points from their last four games.

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