Empoli vs. Udinese (Friday, 5.30pm)
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Empoli and Udinese get the Serie A weekend underway when they meet at the Stadio Carlo Castellani on Friday evening.
In what appears to be a potential early-season relegation six-pointer, both sides enter the fixture in the bottom four, which is starting to become cut adrift.
We say: Empoli 0-2 Udinese
Empoli's form provides very little for their supporters to be optimistic about, with six defeats already being accompanied by six blanks.
While winless, Udinese have shown more mettle and attacking quality in recent weeks, and may take the three points in this bottom-of-the-table clash.
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Lecce vs. Sassuolo (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Early surprise package Lecce welcome Sassuolo to the Stadio Via del Mare in Serie A on Friday night.
After a truly remarkable start for the hosts, tougher tests have since arrived and seen them drop down the standings, while Sassuolo continue to be heavily inconsistent.
We say: Lecce 1-2 Sassuolo
Sassuolo have never lost to Lecce in six previous meetings - winning on three occasions, including completing the double last season with two 1-0 wins.
While it is never quite clear what Sassuolo will show up, Lecce may be reeling from two quick-fire defeats last week and could struggle to maintain their position near the top, making the visitors slight favourites to keep up their fine run in this fixture.
