Sunday's Serie A predictions including Sassuolo vs. Juventus

Lecce vs. Sampdoria (Sunday, 11.30am)

Lecce look to put another nail in Sampdoria's Serie A coffin on Sunday, as they aim for three precious points to boost their own survival hopes at Stadio Via del Mare.

Despite defeat to Napoli last time out - their sixth straight loss - the Salentini remain clear of the drop zone; Samp's dramatic last-gasp loss against Cremonese left them rock-bottom.

We say: Lecce 0-1 Sampdoria

Lecce and Sampdoria have had fewer shots than any other Serie A sides this season, but at least Samp have started to find the net regularly in recent weeks. They can therefore edge a high-stakes encounter; consigning their hosts to a seventh straight defeat and keeping their own paper-thin survival dreams alive.

Torino vs. Salernitana (Sunday, 2.00pm)

Yet to secure Serie A survival, Salernitana will seek an end to their five-match streak of draws on Sunday, when they set out for three points against mid-table Torino.

While Paulo Sousa's side held top-four contenders Inter last time out, they last tasted success in February; Toro's defeat at Roma leaves them three games without a win and out of European contention.

We say: Torino 1-1 Salernitana

While a sixth draw on the bounce for Salernitana seems improbable, they find the net regularly and Torino usually keep things tight against the league's lesser lights. Therefore, a low-scoring stalemate could be on the cards - not exactly a satisfactory result for either side.

Sassuolo vs. Juventus (Sunday, 5.00pm)

Still in contention for European football next season, Juventus aim to stay in touch with Serie A's top six by taking three points home from Sassuolo on Sunday.

Beaten by second-placed Lazio last time out in the league, Juve's points deduction leaves them with plenty of ground to make up; meanwhile, their hosts have followed a four-match winning run with just one point from their last two games.

We say: Sassuolo 0-1 Juventus

A flood of goals before the international break has slowed to a trickle since their return, so Sassuolo should find breaking down Juve's steadfast defence a serious challenge.

Calcio's king of pragmatism, Max Allegri would happily take 1-0 wins from every game his team play, and they can record the same result in Reggio-Emilia this weekend.

Roma vs. Udinese (Sunday, 7.45pm)

After a deflating start to their Europa League quarter-final tie in midweek, Roma aim to stay on track for a top-four finish in Serie A when they host Udinese on Sunday.

While the Friulani secured a shock 4-0 win in September's reverse fixture, they have taken just one point from two games ahead of their trip to the capital, where Jose Mourinho's men have won nine times out of 14 in the league.

We say: Roma 1-0 Udinese

While Roma have failed to win any of the last nine league games in which they have conceded at least once, keeping another clean sheet on Sunday would avert that problem.

Even if they make a handful of changes, the capital club can help themselves to a slice of revenge against Udinese as they secure success by the slimmest of margins.