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Italian Serie A
Fixture: Napoli 1-0 Sampdoria
Venue: Stadio San Paolo
KO: 2pm GMT (Sunday)
Verdict: The arrival of former Liverpool left-back Andrea Dossena, who is a far better player than his nightmare two-year stint at Anfield would suggest, is yet another example of Napoli's ambition.
The Phoenix-like club is determined to push on from their excellent first half of the season - they are currently fourth behind Juve and the Milans - and keep in the European slots.
An 11-game unbeaten run from the Neapolitans has taken in some considerable scalps, including Fiorentina and Juve away. They should beat a Sampdoria side that have not won since November.
Footbet tip: 2pts Napoli to win at 10/11 (1.91 generally)

Fixture: Juventus 0-3 AC Milan
Venue: Olimpico Grande Torino
KO: 7.45pm GMT (Sunday)
Verdict: The Biancioneri endured a torrid end to the year with back-to-back defeats to minnows Bari and Catania, which rather spoilt the joy of a home win against Inter.
Now they face an AC Milan that seems resurgant now that the irrepressible David Beckham is back on the wing for them.
In fact, one can only speculate as to why the bookies feel the away side are an 11/5 shot against a side discussing the future of their coach.
Footbet tip: 2pts AC Milan to win at 11/5 (3.2 at Coral and Boylesports)

Spanish La Liga
Fixture: Valladolid 0-4 Atletico Madrid
Venue: Nuevo Jose Zorilla Stadium
KO: 5pm GMT (Saturday)
Verdict: The confidence in the Atletico changing room at the moment must be at rock bottom.
They have had a miserable time last year, and must have thought that their luck was changing when they squeezed a victory over 10-man Sevilla to finish 2009.
But oh no! Along comes Segunda Division Recreatico Huelva to humiliate them 3-0 in the cup
Now they will be wondering if there is any chance of getting points out of a Valladolid side that have improved over the last few weeks without necessarily getting the points.
Footbet tip: 4pts Valladolid to win at 13/8 (2.63 at Bet365)

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