Sunday's Serie A predictions including Lecce vs. Juventus

Frosinone vs. Cagliari (Sunday, 11.30am)

After contrasting results last week, Serie A strugglers Frosinone and Cagliari are separated by just one point ahead of Sunday's clash at Stadio Benito Stirpe.

The two promoted clubs are almost side-by-side in the standings, with the Canarini's impressive start recently grinding to a halt and their visitors now adapting to life back in the big time.

We say: Frosinone 2-2 Cagliari

Both teams have several men absent and neither is particular adept at defending, so opportunities to score should be freely available. The sides shared seven goals in Sardinia when they most recently met, but free-falling Frosinone may hold on for a point this time.

Empoli vs. Monza (Sunday, 2.00pm)

After switching managers in midweek, Serie A strugglers Empoli hope for an immediate impact in Sunday's game against Monza at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Aurelio Andreazzoli was dismissed following last week's loss at Hellas Verona, which left the Azzurri stranded five points adrift of safety.

We say: Empoli 1-1 Monza

Mid-table Monza possess the seventh-best away record in Serie A, so a victory for the visitors cannot be discounted. However, their hosts' new boss could make a quick impact and lead his team to at least one point.

Salernitana vs. Genoa (Sunday, 5.00pm)

Rock-bottom Salernitana seek to claw their way closer to Serie A survival on Sunday evening, when they host mid-table Genoa at Stadio Arechi.

After ending 2023 with a rare win, the Granata have started the new year with three straight defeats; meanwhile, their visitors arrive in Salerno on a five-game unbeaten streak.

We say: Salernitana 0-1 Genoa

Although Genoa have struggled to score regularly on the road, Salernitana's vulnerable defence can be breached at least once by Gilardino's tough-to-beat Grifone.

Lecce vs. Juventus (Sunday, 7.45pm)

With their main title rivals away in Saudi Arabia, Juventus can go top of Serie A on Sunday, when they meet Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare.

Six wins on the spin have put Juve into the Coppa Italia semi-finals and within touching distance of first place in the league, while their hosts still seek a first success of 2024.

We say: Lecce 0-2 Juventus

Momentum is gathering behind Juve's title push, and they can take advantage of Inter's absence by racking up a seventh straight victory. Juve's front line is suddenly bursting with confidence, while they remain rock-solid at the back; Lecce surely cannot keep them at bay for 90 minutes.