Previews

Palermo v Catania

This is a hot Sicily derby: Palermo of manager Zenga is under strong pressure. In case of a bad result, Zenga could risk his position. Palermo will play with 3-4-1-2 with Cavani and Miccoli in attack. Succi and Tedesco are out of action for this game.

Catania have some regulars out like Delvecchio, Sciacca, Marchese and Barrientos. Their strategic scheme that is expected to be used is 3-5-2 with Morimoto and Mascara as forwards. Palermo seem to be more motivated and players will fight for manager Zenga’s sake.

Roma v Bari

This could be a crucial match for Roma as it could help them climb up the standings table again. Skipper Totti has returned in action, but midfielder De Rossi and defender Juan are still out. Roma’s formation will be 4-4-2 with Totti and Menez in attack.

Bari will try to defend by played closed back: Ranocchia and Almiron are not fully fit, but they should be part of the initial line up. Bari have a good defence but Roma can return to wins after the good performance against Inter.

Siena v Atalanta

Siena have not won at home yet: manager Baroni will present his team in a 4-4-2 formation with Maccarone and Calaiò in attack. Ekdal is out due to the flu virus.

Atalanta are in crisis: they will miss several regulars like Valdes, Manfredini, Barreto, Doni and Guarente. Their formation will be 4-4-2 with Tiribocchi and Acquafresca in attack.

Juventus v Udinese

Juventus are already thinking about their next match Champions League game against Bourdeaux. Important striker Trezeguet is ijnured and will not play tonight. Iaquinta, Marchisio and Salihamidzic are still out. However, Del Piero will come back after his injury. Amauri will play in attack.

Udinese travel to Torino with many regulars out: striker Di Natale, Obodo, Sanchez, Pepe, Paquale are all unavailable. Also Floro Flores is doubtful. In attack Udinese should present the less popular players like Romero, Corradi and Lodi.

Milan v Cagliari

Milan should have Ronaldinho back tonight for this important game. The home side have Gattuso, Flamini and Jankulowsky unavailable. Milan will play in 4-3-3 with Pato, Borriello and Dinho in attack.

Cagliari are in a very good shape: they will play without any pressure. All regulars are available. Their formation tonight will be 4-3-1-2 with Nenè and Jeda in attack. Cagliari will point on counter-attacking.

Quick Tips for today's Serie C

Novara v Benevento home win at 1.95 Big match for the final promotion: Novara have a good attack with Ventola and Rubino

Andria v Cavese home win at 2.30 Cavese have some regulars out (Bacchiocchi, Rapino, Lagnena) and manager Maurizi risks his position, Andria need to collect more point for their salvation

Pro Patria v Sorrento home win at 1.80 Sorrento have some roster problems, Pro Patria have recovered some regulars

Vico Equense v Isola Liri home win at 2.10 Visotors are in emergency given that 10 regulars have got infected from the flu virus, Vico Equense search for the first win in the season.