Juve now lead the Roman side by two points with one game left. If the pair finish level on points, a two-legged play-off will decide the destination of the Scudetto.

Next week, Juventus travel to Perugia while Lazio face Reggina at home.

Juve kept their noses in front thanks to a hard-earned 1-0 win at home to Parma. The goal came from Alessandro Del Piero on the hour mark. Lazio kept up the pressure by beating Bologna 3-2 away from home. South American trio Sergio Conceicao, Diego Simeone and Marcelo Salas were on target for Lazio while Bologna replied with a brace from Lazio old boy Giuseppe Signori.

Inter Milan suffered the heaviest home defeat in their 92-year history as they were thrashed 4-0 by Fiorentina in the San Siro while Torino assured themsleves of an immediate return to Serie B after losing away to Lecce. The other three relegation places were filled weeks ago - Piacenza, Cagliari and Venezia will all be demoted.