Leaders Internazionale can retain their title thanks to a superior head-to-head record if they beat Cagliari and second-placed Roma lose at home to struggling Torino.

Inter's quest will be helped by Cagliari being without suspended trio Michele Fini, Pasquale Foggia and Francesco Pisano.

Third-placed Juventus need a point at home to mid-table Lazio to be assured a place in the Champions League qualifiers next term. Juve will hope to achieve their objective quickly as 10 players risk suspension.

Fiorentina's flight back from their 0-0 draw with Rangers in the UEFA Cup semi-final first leg was diverted to Bologna because of fog. Coach Cesare Prandelli had already been worried about tiredness ahead of Sunday's home match against Sampdoria with both sides chasing a Champions League spot.

"We have little time to recover but I have faith in the skill and professionalism of these lads," he said. "We came up against a wall."

Fifth-placed Milan have no new injury worries for the trip to relegation-threatened Livorno but Paolo Maldini, yet to decide if he will retire, is still out with a thigh injury.

Parma have been rocked by suspensions for the visit to relegation rivals Reggina. Fernando Couto, McDonald Mariga, Andrea Gasbarroni, Giulio Falcone and Paolo Castellini are all banned.

Genoa goalkeeper Rubinho has said his side's outside hopes of UEFA Cup soccer next season will drive them on against struggling Empoli.

"We are happy with what we have achieved but we will give our utmost to get into Europe. We believe we'll be able to do it," he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

Reuters