Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)

[Mayor of ogba]

Roma made the right coach to steal Gasperini away from Atalanta cause he's transformed them from a team that's trying to get to the top to title contenders and with how impressive they've been so far there's a possibility that they'll be very successful this season. Roma is a team am looking out for this season and if they can try to beat several of other bigger teams whenever they meet it would help them a lot this season, well Cremonese doesn't seem like a treat and I believe Roma would beat them.

Truly Roman has experienced some really nice changes that has placed them in a very good position on the table and it is quite fair and okay to want to consider them title contenders at this time but some how I do not know if Roma has really gotten passed the challenge of consistency as that has been on of the biggest challenge they have had in the past seasons, they try to put up really good performances often but struggle to staying consistent enough. Although I am.very optimistic about their success this season.

Yes, AS Roma has experienced a significant change that has helped them to be among the best teams in the Serie A right now. Even though AS Roma is seated in the second position in the Serie A table, I don't see them as Scudetto contenders because AS Roma still lacks the squad depth that will allow them to remain in their second position for long and mount pressure on the team that is leading the Serie A table so that they can have a chance of topping the Serie A table.

[Tmoonz]

That's true, AS Roma attack still looks less productive in scoring goals. Gasperini needs to utilize the January transfer window to recruit a better striker. In the 11 matches played so far, AS Roma has only managed to score 12 goals. Fortunately, they have a solid defense, allowing them to secure full points with narrow wins. I think AS Roma management would be better off selling Artem Dovbyk and using the profit to bring in a better forward.

If Roma want to be more productive, they need to look for a better striker in the upcoming transfer window and what needs to be improved is how to make their attack more productive in scoring goals. Artem Dovbyk shouldn't be sold if Roma has the funds to recruit other players, as he is also needed in the squad to help Roma achieve better results. With Artem Dovbyk, Gasperini can more easily rotate his forward line when needed, so as not to affect the team's performance in matches. The road to the Scudetto is still quite long, and Roma must be able to perform consistently if they want to compete with Napoli for first place in the standings.

By the way, Napoli currently sits in fourth place two points behind second-placed Roma. Inter currently holds the top spot having a superior goal difference with Roma both with 24 points.

Yes, Roma are currently scoring very few goals; even if they win, they only win by narrow margins. In fact goal-scoring isn't a problem as long as they can win every match. However given the current points gap, goal-scoring is crucial. Therefore Roma must find a striker hungry for goals to make their path to the Scudetto easier, as Roma have indeed improved significantly this season compared to last.

In my own opinion I think AS Roma is actually trying being productive enough like they can like it's really been a while since we see AS Roma being this active in the Italian Seria A they've been in the dark for a very long time so I think this season is actually a season of libration for them, the only advice I can give to Gasperini is if he truly wants to fight to finish he should make use of the January transfer window to strengthen up the team because for AS Roma to seat at the second place with just goals difference from Inter Milan shows they are doing just fine but need to back it up with a more formidable striker who knows luck might be on their side and they might end up winning the Scudetto because the league is still very much open to any serious team.

[Arenga pinnata]

By the way, Napoli currently sits in fourth place two points behind second-placed Roma. Inter currently holds the top spot having a superior goal difference with Roma both with 24 points.

Yes, Roma are currently scoring very few goals; even if they win, they only win by narrow margins. In fact goal-scoring isn't a problem as long as they can win every match. However given the current points gap, goal-scoring is crucial. Therefore Roma must find a striker hungry for goals to make their path to the Scudetto easier, as Roma have indeed improved significantly this season compared to last.

AS Roma may be less productive in scoring goals, but their defense is expected to be stronger than Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Napoli. Just look at the number of goals scored against AS Roma. Very few, right?
- Inter Milan has conceded 12 goals this season,
- AC Milan has conceded 9 goals this season,
- Napoli has conceded 10 goals this season,
Meanwhile, AS Roma has only conceded 5 goals this season. Isn't this a significant advantage for AS Roma? Although, yes, AS Roma is the least productive in terms of scoring goals.

[BlackBoss_]

I don't think their front line is to blame for Roma's poor goal productivity this season but overall the ball flow is not well organized to create many opportunities, in fact Gasperini's tactics this season they tend to play defensively and only rely on a few counter-attacks to create opportunities and goals but I think that's enough because the most important thing is that Roma can continue to be consistent in achieving victory and what Gasperini has done is quite worth it, they have minimal goals but also minimal goals conceded.

It's not issue from the head coach Gasperini's tactic because in many years, almost one decade, he has shown his tactical philosophy in Atalanta, very attacking. Atalanta under Gasperini management played very attacking, scored many goals in latest seasons, and one of the most attacking clubs in Serie A. They even brought this beautiful attacking performances to UEFA Champions League and Europa League. How they won UEFA Europa League title by beating Bayer Leverkusen 3 - 0 in a final match is a strong example for it.

Unfortunately, in AS Roma this season, Gasperini does not have enough good attacking players especially strikers for scoring many goals. Both Dovbyk and Ferguson are not world class strikers and their performances, contributions so far for the club are very limited and disappointed.

[Gaza13]

By the way, Napoli currently sits in fourth place two points behind second-placed Roma. Inter currently holds the top spot having a superior goal difference with Roma both with 24 points.

Yes, Roma are currently scoring very few goals; even if they win, they only win by narrow margins. In fact goal-scoring isn't a problem as long as they can win every match. However given the current points gap, goal-scoring is crucial. Therefore Roma must find a striker hungry for goals to make their path to the Scudetto easier, as Roma have indeed improved significantly this season compared to last.

With the points difference not being too far between the teams and their closest rivals, of course they will prepare their best condition. where they must or are obliged to seek victory in next week's match. If they were even the slightest bit careless, it would definitely affect their team's current standing. In this week's match, the match between Inter and AC Milan is quite tough. Of course, this is a golden opportunity for Roma and Napoli to take full points in the match to continue to keep a tight grip on points in the standings. I think with such a tight point standings, it will be very difficult to determine who will be the champion this season, and the match is still quite long.

[G_Besar]

The championship is still long to say whether Roma can win the Scudetto! This year, the competition is very strong! The teams at the top of the table are all close together, and every match brings changes in the standings.
I still believe that Napoli is the favourite to win this year, and Inter is the only team that can really worry Napoli.

This season will be very different from last season, and Napoli will face serious obstacles not only from Inter Milan, but also from AC Milan and Roma. Inter Milan itself is also very wary of these three teams, as last season they failed to win the title due to Napoli's inconsistent form until the end of the season. This season, however, the competition is different, forcing every team to fight hard until the end, especially the four teams currently in the top four.

[banana33]

Last season, Roma only ranked 5th in the final standings. Almost every season, Roma is able to stay at the top of the Italian league and compete in Europe, even if it's only in the Europa League or Conference League. But this season, Roma's performance has been extraordinary, thanks to coach Gasperini.

In fact, we have seen all the results they are having with Gasperini and this is excellent because they have shown everyone that they are excellent and that they can compete against anyone, Gasperini is a great coach and he is showing everyone that he is the best

[Pandu Geddon]

In fact, we have seen all the results they are having with Gasperini and this is excellent because they have shown everyone that they are excellent and that they can compete against anyone, Gasperini is a great coach and he is showing everyone that he is the best

It seems that Gasperini is quite clever in observing the available players and adjusting them to a consistently applied game strategy. When players can follow the coach's instructions and desired strategy, their teamwork will be very good. I think Gasperini must assess the abilities of the players currently in the team and it would be better to strengthen Roma's midfield and defense. And we are seeing that now.

[m4r1o]

But there is also one thing that this may take some time for the Roma players to compete with strong teams and get a prominent position.

Yes, i think that given that Gasperini is having an excellent championship and can even win it, i think they will take everything they want from him, obviously always with Roma in mind, they are not as strong economically as Juventus or Inter.

[Altryist]

It seems that Gasperini is quite clever in observing the available players and adjusting them to a consistently applied game strategy. When players can follow the coach's instructions and desired strategy, their teamwork will be very good. I think Gasperini must assess the abilities of the players currently in the team and it would be better to strengthen Roma's midfield and defense. And we are seeing that now.

What's wrong with Roma's defense, why do you think they need to strengthen it? Let me remind you that they've only conceded five goals in 11 matches, they have the best defense in the league. But their attack could definitely use some strengthening, and Gaperini himself has mentioned this repeatedly. He says he needs a few more good forwards for the team, and I think that's exactly what Roma should do in the winter transfer window.

[pusaka]

The championship is still long to say whether Roma can win the Scudetto! This year, the competition is very strong! The teams at the top of the table are all close together, and every match brings changes in the standings.
I still believe that Napoli is the favourite to win this year, and Inter is the only team that can really worry Napoli.

This season will be very different from last season, and Napoli will face serious obstacles not only from Inter Milan, but also from AC Milan and Roma. Inter Milan itself is also very wary of these three teams, as last season they failed to win the title due to Napoli's inconsistent form until the end of the season. This season, however, the competition is different, forcing every team to fight hard until the end, especially the four teams currently in the top four.

AS Roma is currently worth considering, as their current form shows promise, although I don't know if it will last until the end of the season or if they'll experience a decline midway through the season.

So far, the competition in Serie A has been very tight, with the points gap being very close, so it's interesting to see how things play out. Among these teams, the reigning champions (Napoli) are still the favorites and are considered likely to retain their title. However, as mentioned, the competition hasn't even reached the halfway point yet, so it's still a long way off.

[*Ace*]

The championship is still long to say whether Roma can win the Scudetto! This year, the competition is very strong! The teams at the top of the table are all close together, and every match brings changes in the standings.
I still believe that Napoli is the favourite to win this year, and Inter is the only team that can really worry Napoli.

This season will be very different from last season, and Napoli will face serious obstacles not only from Inter Milan, but also from AC Milan and Roma. Inter Milan itself is also very wary of these three teams, as last season they failed to win the title due to Napoli's inconsistent form until the end of the season. This season, however, the competition is different, forcing every team to fight hard until the end, especially the four teams currently in the top four.

Obviously, this season is very different from last season. But I'm sceptical that Roma can win the league title! Although they have an excellent team and a good manager, I don't think they're ready to make that leap in quality at the moment.
Obviously, the championship is long and anything can happen.

[Bobrox]

AS Roma is currently worth considering, as their current form shows promise, although I don't know if it will last until the end of the season or if they'll experience a decline midway through the season.

So far, the competition in Serie A has been very tight, with the points gap being very close, so it's interesting to see how things play out. Among these teams, the reigning champions (Napoli) are still the favorites and are considered likely to retain their title. However, as mentioned, the competition hasn't even reached the halfway point yet, so it's still a long way off.

Serie A season 2025/26 for awhile very competitive top fourth standings with few points remaining between the 4th and 1st position place, I think if defend until the end of season will make Serie A more interested although last season Napoli winning Scudetto after a lot fighting with Inter Milan. So many matches left for this season and everything can change with the Scudetto race will dominance until four teams or only Napoli and Inter Milan fighting for the last race.

As last season Serie A dominance by both teams only between Napoli and Inter Milan with the other teams remaining many points for stopping Napoli dominance, if this season Milan and Roma can perform quite well to stop dominance from Inter and Napoli will make Serie A most competitive and interested.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

AS Roma is currently worth considering, as their current form shows promise, although I don't know if it will last until the end of the season or if they'll experience a decline midway through the season.

AS Roma performances are very good so far and even better than their expectation before the season beginning. It lays very good foundaion for their success in this season but surely, no high rank, no Scudetto in this season, no ticket to UEFA Champions League next season is given to AS Roma now. They still have many barriers, matches to do well in order to achieve great success in a first season with Gasperini. Roma can not think too far and they can learn from success of Napoli with Conte last season. Play well match by match and if they can do it quite consistently, they will not only get a position in top four but also able to take Scudetto a first time since 2000 - 2001 season.

Serie A season 2025/26 for awhile very competitive top fourth standings with few points remaining between the 4th and 1st position place, I think if defend until the end of season will make Serie A more interested although last season Napoli winning Scudetto after a lot fighting with Inter Milan. So many matches left for this season and everything can change with the Scudetto race will dominance until four teams or only Napoli and Inter Milan fighting for the last race.

As last season Serie A dominance by both teams only between Napoli and Inter Milan with the other teams remaining many points for stopping Napoli dominance, if this season Milan and Roma can perform quite well to stop dominance from Inter and Napoli will make Serie A most competitive and interested.

Napoli started this season well and made me thinking that they will dominate Serie A in this season when Inter Milan might be in a chaotic season with a young coach Chivu while AC Milan, Juventus, Roma and Atalanta did not have best preparations and player resources for competiting with Napoli. Within several latest weeks and matches, Napoli suddenly underperformed and there was rumor about their internal conflict between Conte and players. This makes Scudetto competition suddenly opens for many clubs from Inter Milan, Roma, Napoli, AC Milan, Juventus, Bologna and it's hard to predict the champion now.

[Lillominato89]

The championship is still long to say whether Roma can win the Scudetto! This year, the competition is very strong! The teams at the top of the table are all close together, and every match brings changes in the standings.
I still believe that Napoli is the favourite to win this year, and Inter is the only team that can really worry Napoli.

This season will be very different from last season, and Napoli will face serious obstacles not only from Inter Milan, but also from AC Milan and Roma. Inter Milan itself is also very wary of these three teams, as last season they failed to win the title due to Napoli's inconsistent form until the end of the season. This season, however, the competition is different, forcing every team to fight hard until the end, especially the four teams currently in the top four.

AS Roma is currently worth considering, as their current form shows promise, although I don't know if it will last until the end of the season or if they'll experience a decline midway through the season.

So far, the competition in Serie A has been very tight, with the points gap being very close, so it's interesting to see how things play out. Among these teams, the reigning champions (Napoli) are still the favorites and are considered likely to retain their title. However, as mentioned, the competition hasn't even reached the halfway point yet, so it's still a long way off.

Exactly! Well done! You said it perfectly. The championship is still long and anything can happen!
Surely at this point we should all keep Roma in mind, but even I don't think they have what it takes to win this year!
There's still just under half of the first half of the season left, plus the whole second half! So everything is still to be decided.
As an Inter fan, I hope my team can win, but I'm aware that Napoli are the ones who could potentially win the championship again.

[Adbitco]

This season will be very different from last season, and Napoli will face serious obstacles not only from Inter Milan, but also from AC Milan and Roma. Inter Milan itself is also very wary of these three teams, as last season they failed to win the title due to Napoli's inconsistent form until the end of the season. This season, however, the competition is different, forcing every team to fight hard until the end, especially the four teams currently in the top four.

Real serious obstacles this season for them, last season they edged Inter Milan and during the summer transfer, I think Napoli was supposed to make few quality signings to help with the players that were already on ground for the new season but that they didn't do. Last season, the competition was mainly between them and Inter Milan that was why when Inter Milan dropped, they simply took over, this season, it's going to be very difficult and different for them.

[stompix]

It seems that Gasperini is quite clever in observing the available players and adjusting them to a consistently applied game strategy. When players can follow the coach's instructions and desired strategy, their teamwork will be very good. I think Gasperini must assess the abilities of the players currently in the team and it would be better to strengthen Roma's midfield and defense. And we are seeing that now.

Defense? Lol! You probably have never actually watched a game of Roma, haven't you?
Roma's problem is not the defense, it's the offense!
You can take a look at your stats if you're not that lazy
Serie A
- 5 goals reveived, BEST defense in serie a, only 4 other teams have under 10
- 12 goals scored, worst of all top 6 teams, only Torino placed 12th have less
Europe League:
- 4 goals received, that's as many as Celta as Braga, despite those being 4th and 6th,  and Roma 18th
- 5 goals scored, worse than most top teams only placed 15-21st by this metric

[Abbatty]

Last season, Roma only ranked 5th in the final standings. Almost every season, Roma is able to stay at the top of the Italian league and compete in Europe, even if it's only in the Europa League or Conference League. But this season, Roma's performance has been extraordinary, thanks to coach Gasperini.

In fact, we have seen all the results they are having with Gasperini and this is excellent because they have shown everyone that they are excellent and that they can compete against anyone, Gasperini is a great coach and he is showing everyone that he is the best

So far at this stage of the season Roma is having a very good season, no one would have expected them to be at this here they are now. They have continued to put in good performances every week. I think if they continue like this they would definitely get a champions league space next season even if they don’t end up winning the scudetto. We know when you look at the team you won’t see so much quality but the mindset they have is mind blowing, they don’t even concede much goals when they play.

Gasperini have really improved the team, they are now a very solid team, they need to hang on till maybe January so they can get a few more qualities to the squad if they really want the Scudetto at Rome this season.

As for me I have been impressed and I would be more impressed if they can continue and finish the season in this fashion.

[Iranus]

Real serious obstacles this season for them, last season they edged Inter Milan and during the summer transfer, I think Napoli was supposed to make few quality signings to help with the players that were already on ground for the new season but that they didn't do. Last season, the competition was mainly between them and Inter Milan that was why when Inter Milan dropped, they simply took over, this season, it's going to be very difficult and different for them.

Napoli were champions last season. But their performance  was not very strong. The performances  of their attacking players in particular were erratic.
Napoli management should have  strengthened the attack this season. But no necessary measures were taken to strengthen the offensive. They sold osimhen. Lukaku is injured. It will  be difficult for napoli to stay in the top 2  of the table. I think we will see Inter Milan and AC Milan in the top 2 of the table in the next few weeks

[Slow death]

The championship is still long to say whether Roma can win the Scudetto! This year, the competition is very strong! The teams at the top of the table are all close together, and every match brings changes in the standings.
I still believe that Napoli is the favourite to win this year, and Inter is the only team that can really worry Napoli.

This season will be very different from last season, and Napoli will face serious obstacles not only from Inter Milan, but also from AC Milan and Roma. Inter Milan itself is also very wary of these three teams, as last season they failed to win the title due to Napoli's inconsistent form until the end of the season. This season, however, the competition is different, forcing every team to fight hard until the end, especially the four teams currently in the top four.

Obviously, this season is very different from last season. But I'm sceptical that Roma can win the league title! Although they have an excellent team and a good manager, I don't think they're ready to make that leap in quality at the moment.
Obviously, the championship is long and anything can happen.

If Roma's management made a significant effort to provide the coach with sufficient funds to sign at least two excellent strikers, then I believe Roma would have a great chance of winning the title. This is because Napoli, Inter, and Milan are unstable this season, making it a very unusual season and perhaps the only chance for Roma to win the title.

In future seasons, it's more likely that these three teams Inter, Napoli and Milan will become more stable, and when they are stable, they rarely drop points and lose the title. But unfortunately, I highly doubt that Roma will sign two good strikers.