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Serie A Matchday 31 Preview: Predictions, Key Clashes, and Top-4 Drama

From title-chasing showdowns to relegation scraps, Serie A Matchday 31 is packed with drama. Here’s a breakdown of every fixture, plus our predictions for the week ahead.

by
Tommy “The Tactician” Clarke
March 29, 2025

Serie A

Serie A returns with Matchday 31, and the race for Champions League spots, mid-table security, and survival intensifies. With just eight matches to go, every point matters, and this week delivers some truly electric fixtures.

The action kicks off on Monday, March 31, with two intriguing matchups. Verona take on Parma, while Lazio look to bounce back against Torino. Fast forward to the weekend, and we’re treated to a blockbuster: Roma vs Juventus on Sunday night, a fixture that could reshape the top-four battle.

Elsewhere, Milan hosts Fiorentina, Parma faces title favorites Inter, and newly-promoted Como visit Monza in a must-win to stay above the drop zone. Let’s take a look at the full fixture list and our predicted outcomes for each game:

Matchday 31 Fixtures & Predictions

Fixture	Date	Temporary Prediction
Verona vs Parma	Mar 31	1-2 Parma
Lazio vs Torino	Mar 31	2-1 Lazio
Genoa vs Udinese	Apr 4	1-1 Draw
Monza vs Como	Apr 5	2-0 Monza
Parma vs Inter	Apr 5	1-3 Inter
Milan vs Fiorentina	Apr 5	2-2 Draw
Lecce vs Venezia	Apr 6	1-0 Lecce
Empoli vs Cagliari	Apr 6	1-1 Draw
Torino vs Verona	Apr 6	2-0 Torino
Atalanta vs Lazio	Apr 6	1-1 Draw
Roma vs Juventus	Apr 6	2-2 Draw

What to Watch For:

Roma vs Juventus: Both teams are neck-and-neck in the standings. Roma’s home form and Juventus’ counter-attacking edge make this one too close to call. Expect fireworks.
Parma vs Inter: Parma’s resurgence has been impressive, but Inter’s title push means they can’t afford to drop points.
Milan vs Fiorentina: Fiorentina always play big in Milan, and with both teams gunning for Europe, expect an open, high-scoring contest.
Atalanta vs Lazio: A critical fixture for the European places. Lazio will be desperate for points after a rollercoaster season.

As the season nears its climax, these games will shape how the final table looks, whether it’s Champions League hopes or relegation survival, no team can afford to slip.