Overview
- Lazio host Torino at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, October 4 at 08:00, with Lazio coming off a 3–0 win over Genoa and Torino seeking a response after a 1–2 loss to Parma.
- Udinese face Cagliari on Sunday, October 5 at 05:30, with Alberto Arena appointed as referee and both clubs looking to rebound from defeats in the previous round.
- Fiorentina meet Roma at Artemio Franchi on Sunday at 08:00, Andrea Colombo will officiate, Roma arrive after a 2–0 win over Hellas Verona and Fiorentina drew 0–0 with Pisa.
- Bologna host Pisa at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Sunday at 08:00, Rosario Abisso is the referee, Bologna drew 2–2 with Lecce and Pisa held Fiorentina 0–0 last time out.
- The table snapshot shows Milan, Napoli and Roma level on 12 points, with mid-table sides such as Lazio on 6 and Bologna on 7 seeking to close the gap while Fiorentina sit on 3 and Pisa on 2.