Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)

[Mate2237]

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It is obvious Napoli is not in good form as it stands now, it maybe because of injuries or something else but that's not actually my concern my concern is for AC Milan to win the Scudetto this season, Napoli snap it from Inter Milan last season so they should expect same from AC Milan as I'm having this great feelings that AC Milan is winning the Scudetto this season despite what ever might happen, for Napoli and Inter Milan they should do their best to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for next season because I see AS Roma not lacking behind this season so if they should loseguard that chance they might live to regret it.

Milan doesn't have the squad depth and the right mentality to win the scudetto this season. They are just having a good form which I don't think that will last long. Napoli is still the team to be at , you don't expect Napoli to maintain a high level of performance through out the season. Napoli may be dropping points now but I still see them as the favourite to win the scudetto because looking at the top five teams they are the most consistent team so far.


The biggest Milan will do is to end up in a European place. But if we are talking about League Milan doesn't stand a chance, Milan has not done enough in terms of investing in bringing quality players to the team. If you don't strengthen your team you can be thinking about winning a top trophy which I feel that Milan is still lacking behind among the top teams.

[hyudien]

This Napoli keeps not doing all of what we expect from them, i mean i was not expecting to see them losing against this Benfica for Champions LEague, plus i dont feel being the super team they were in this actual SerieA, i dont know what is lacking maybe with the comeback of Lukaku all comes together, but until now and despite their position i dont see them pretty trustfull.

Don't worry brother, they're still reliable in Serie A, even though they haven't performed well in the UCL. Conte isn't skilled enough in the UCL, his past record speaks for itself. Napoli are currently doing well in Serie A. They do face difficult matches at times, and Lukaku absence up front has certainly impacted their victories, but they're still clearly a strong contender for the Scudetto.

[Ryu_Ar1]

This Napoli keeps not doing all of what we expect from them, i mean i was not expecting to see them losing against this Benfica for Champions LEague, plus i dont feel being the super team they were in this actual SerieA, i dont know what is lacking maybe with the comeback of Lukaku all comes together, but until now and despite their position i dont see them pretty trustfull.

It is obvious Napoli is not in good form as it stands now, it maybe because of injuries or something else but that's not actually my concern my concern is for AC Milan to win the Scudetto this season, Napoli snap it from Inter Milan last season so they should expect same from AC Milan as I'm having this great feelings that AC Milan is winning the Scudetto this season despite what ever might happen, for Napoli and Inter Milan they should do their best to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for next season because I see AS Roma not lacking behind this season so if they should loseguard that chance they might live to regret it.

Seasons are always changing and it's possible for the Scudetto trophy to move again this season.
Napoli's 3 defeats and Inter's 4 are a bit unexpected at the start of the season but I think it's fair to say that they're still very good compared to other clubs despite their statistical problems.

From the point of view of being in the Champions League they are still very open for now because in terms of the Scudetto is also still very open when we look at the points gap but it depends on the performance, if they are still very capable of controlling the performance and minimizing the minus results especially losing points when competing then the competition will still continue.
In the last few seasons the competition has always been tight and when a club wants to finish well at the end of the season then they have to fight until the end in order to achieve that especially for the big clubs who have always been regulars in that position.
At the moment Roma and Como are starting to become a nuisance to be reckoned with because one slip up by some of these big clubs in their schemes and performances and they could lose their positions later on.

[Webetcoins]

Napoli really doesn't look like they care about UCL at all, and I wouldn't be shocked if they didn't even desired to be in top 24, they will of course but not like they will because they care, because they are just good enough for it. The problem is that when you are battling for a league title and you know that you can probably win that battle and be at the top, and you just don't think that UCL is not going to happen, then why fight for UCL that you will lose when you can win at the league?

[TelolettOm]

Unfortunately, in this Champions League match, Conte hasn't been able to lead his team to victory, even against Benfica. Napoli lost 2-0. Napoli's impressive attack is one of the reasons why they haven't been as effective and sharp in attack this time. They were goalless despite having seven shots on goal and two shots on target.

It's Benfica with Jose Mourinho management and this win is a second win of Jose Mourinho with Benfia in Champions League since his return. With the result, Napoli have 7 points, and Benfica have 6 points, they are very closely with each other in UEFA Champions League table. They will have to try more in last matches in order to have a good position for play-off matches or a direct position in top 8 to a next phase.

Yes, especially in this match, Napoli really couldn't put up a sharp fight, even though they had several chances, but they always missed. Yes, Benfica is getting better. Fortunately, Napoli is currently in the top 23 for the playoffs. Next up, Napoli will face Copenhagen on matchday 7 and Chelsea on matchday 4. These two matches will be very challenging for them. It will likely be very difficult against Chelsea, so Napoli will have to be optimal and give their full effort against Copenhagen.

Conte is worried about several things, as the competition is always more complicated and competitive.

Source: Antonio Conte after Napoli's 2-0 loss against Benfica

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Napoli really doesn't look like they care about UCL at all, and I wouldn't be shocked if they didn't even desired to be in top 24, they will of course but not like they will because they care, because they are just good enough for it. The problem is that when you are battling for a league title and you know that you can probably win that battle and be at the top, and you just don't think that UCL is not going to happen, then why fight for UCL that you will lose when you can win at the league?

They realize that competing in the Champions League is much harder than competing in Serie A, and perhaps Antonio Conte will prioritize the Serie A battle over the Champions League, as they're still second so far despite having the same number of points as first-place Milan. Losing to Benfica in the Champions League isn't good for the league, as Napoli could potentially not qualify for the round of 16 if they lose their remaining group games. Antonio Conte may be trying to prioritize Serie A as a step towards achieving the title because in the Champions League the chances of winning the title are still very difficult and perhaps with the quality of players they currently have, it would be much better to prioritize just one title.

[Abbatty]

Napoli really doesn't look like they care about UCL at all, and I wouldn't be shocked if they didn't even desired to be in top 24, they will of course but not like they will because they care, because they are just good enough for it. The problem is that when you are battling for a league title and you know that you can probably win that battle and be at the top, and you just don't think that UCL is not going to happen, then why fight for UCL that you will lose when you can win at the league?

This has always been Antonio Conte philosophy, he his kind of manager that normally put all his effort in winning the league, we have seen him do it at Chelsea, inter and even Napoli last season. For him winning the league is usually his first priority, it not just the champions league but also domestic cups. Aside Tottenham I think Conte have won league for all the clubs he has managed.

When you look at this Napoli do you think they have that squad to participate in champions league football and Also in the league, I don’t think so. They have a few players injured and I think even the quality is lacking to try to win the champions league.

He is currently second in the league, on the same point with AC Milan who is first, I would blame him if he focus on the league because if I were in his position i would do the same. Well the big thing now is he they eventually get knocked out of the champions league then he must do everything for the scudetto to remain at Naples.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

They realize that competing in the Champions League is much harder than competing in Serie A, and perhaps Antonio Conte will prioritize the Serie A battle over the Champions League, as they're still second so far despite having the same number of points as first-place Milan. Losing to Benfica in the Champions League isn't good for the league, as Napoli could potentially not qualify for the round of 16 if they lose their remaining group games. Antonio Conte may be trying to prioritize Serie A as a step towards achieving the title because in the Champions League the chances of winning the title are still very difficult and perhaps with the quality of players they currently have, it would be much better to prioritize just one title.

UEFA Champions League has participations of many champions, strong clubs from different domestic leagues around Europe including top five biggest leagues, so its competitiveness surely is very tough. Napoli are not a very strong club in Serie A, even they won Scudetto two times in 2022 - 2023 and 2024 - 2025 seasons, they are not a dominating club in Italy. Their performances in Serie A show that they will have many difficulties when playing in UEFA Champions League, and it has been proven in latest seasons, not only this season.

This has always been Antonio Conte philosophy, he his kind of manager that normally put all his effort in winning the league, we have seen him do it at Chelsea, inter and even Napoli last season. For him winning the league is usually his first priority, it not just the champions league but also domestic cups. Aside Tottenham I think Conte have won league for all the clubs he has managed.

Conte has his philosophy is kind of realism and he aims at results, to gain as best results as possible, while what happen in matches, a season are not too important with him. He does not aim at beautiful attacking football for any clubs or Italian national team, and with limited player resource and quality of Napoli, he has overwhelming reasons to stay with his favorite philosophy.

[ancafe]

He is currently second in the league, on the same point with AC Milan who is first, I would blame him if he focus on the league because if I were in his position i would do the same. Well the big thing now is he they eventually get knocked out of the champions league then he must do everything for the scudetto to remain at Naples.

What the coach needs to implement is playing consistently in every match, and that's not just in Serie A. Napoli can achieve better results if they can play consistently even in the Champions League. Some say the coach is trying to maximize their opportunities in Serie A, as they currently have a great chance, still leading the second-placed standings with the same points gap as first-place Milan. But how much of that opportunity can they maximize? We're seeing that several other teams will certainly be doing their best to achieve results in the title race.

[ndutndut]

This Napoli keeps not doing all of what we expect from them, i mean i was not expecting to see them losing against this Benfica for Champions LEague, plus i dont feel being the super team they were in this actual SerieA, i dont know what is lacking maybe with the comeback of Lukaku all comes together, but until now and despite their position i dont see them pretty trustfull.

Don't worry brother, they're still reliable in Serie A, even though they haven't performed well in the UCL. Conte isn't skilled enough in the UCL, his past record speaks for itself. Napoli are currently doing well in Serie A. They do face difficult matches at times, and Lukaku absence up front has certainly impacted their victories, but they're still clearly a strong contender for the Scudetto.

The loss of KDB and Lukaku has had a significant impact on Napoli's performance, especially in building attacks and scoring goals. It's no surprise then that Napoli are struggling with a busy schedule, especially as you mentioned. Conte has a poor track record in the Champions League but excels in the league.

Last season Napoli won the Scudetto by focusing solely on Serie A. This season, Napoli's UCL campaign has left them struggling to concentrate. So Conte seems aware that if he forces them to focus too much on both, Napoli will only get worse. I think Napoli will choose to focus on Serie A over the Champions League especially since Serie A still has the potential to defend its Scudetto title.

[Fuso.hp]

Atalanta seem to be operating with a similar style of Rafael Benitez when he was coach at Liverpool back then sometime in 2005, when the team was more focused on the UCL more than the league or any other domestic competitions like the FA cup or the Carling cup but would rather channel all the energy in the most coveted trophy in Europe. I suspect Atalanta might be using same strategy and that's why they are getting the results they are getting in the UCL, probably not considered as one of the favourites but this season has been very phenomenal for the former Europa League champions.

Atalanta are performing very impressively. Despite their poor form in Serie A, they are still in a good position in the Champions League, occupying the 5th place in the Champions League points table with 4 wins and 1 draw from 6 matches. But their position in Serie A is 12th, having only 1 win and 4 losses in the last 5 matches. I don't think that underestimating the domestic league and giving more importance to the Champions League will be a positive or fruitful aspect, especially from the group stage. They should definitely give importance to other leagues as well as the Champions League and try to occupy a respectable position in the points table. They certainly played well against Chelsea and earned the important 3 points, for which they definitely deserve praise.

Atlanta's poor form in there domestic league is never an impressive one for a team as them, Although they had an solid performance in the champions league that made them paper are strong contenders of the competition. In there last game against Chelsea they did perfectly well without any sign of weakness on the game but need to improve in there domestic league because that stance as stepping stone towards getting o the champions league if they failed to win the champions league.

Atalanta is not in a good position in the local league points table, this team is in 12th place in the points table. There is no doubt that this season there will be a tough competition between these three teams, Inter Milan, Napoli and AC Milan. These three teams are in the first, second and third places in the points table, but the difference in points between these three teams is very small, any team can advance at any time in any match. Atalanta has been performing well in the Champions League so far, but their performance will not last long because when their opponents are more difficult, their performance will be inconsistent. I think that since the team is full of good potential, they should give more importance to their local league and try to play in the Champions League next season.

[Rustam Meraj]

Atalanta is not in a good position in the local league points table, this team is in 12th place in the points table. There is no doubt that this season there will be a tough competition between these three teams, Inter Milan, Napoli and AC Milan. These three teams are in the first, second and third places in the points table, but the difference in points between these three teams is very small, any team can advance at any time in any match. Atalanta has been performing well in the Champions League so far, but their performance will not last long because when their opponents are more difficult, their performance will be inconsistent. I think that since the team is full of good potential, they should give more importance to their local league and try to play in the Champions League next season.

Closer look at current league shows that battle of top position between AC Milan with 31 points, Napoli with 31 points, and Inter Milan with 30 points is very tight with any loss changing first three positions in short time. You are saying that current bad performance of Atalanta at 12th position and 16 points in local league is very disappointing since they have been very successful in champions league causing poor performance at home as result of players getting tired. Team does not have chance of winning Champions league, and you are correct in saying that team should focus on domestic league to get top four finish and make sure they play in champions league following season, since otherwise, it would be waste of talent that team has.

[Fara Chan]

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What the coach needs to implement is playing consistently in every match, and that's not just in Serie A. Napoli can achieve better results if they can play consistently even in the Champions League. Some say the coach is trying to maximize their opportunities in Serie A, as they currently have a great chance, still leading the second-placed standings with the same points gap as first-place Milan. But how much of that opportunity can they maximize? We're seeing that several other teams will certainly be doing their best to achieve results in the title race.

I actually see AC Milan as the team that will be able to maximize their chances in Serie A this season, because Milan is not playing in the Champions League and has also been eliminated from the Coppa Italia. Therefore, Milan's focus will be entirely on Serie A, which will make it difficult for other teams like Napoli and Inter to maintain consistency when facing such a busy schedule in the second half of the season. Furthermore, Napoli is not in a particularly good position in the Champions League, and even if Napoli were to qualify for the Champions League, there's no guarantee they would win their qualifying matches straight away to advance to the round of 16.

[Catenaccio]

I actually see AC Milan as the team that will be able to maximize their chances in Serie A this season, because Milan is not playing in the Champions League and has also been eliminated from the Coppa Italia. Therefore, Milan's focus will be entirely on Serie A, which will make it difficult for other teams like Napoli and Inter to maintain consistency when facing such a busy schedule in the second half of the season. Furthermore, Napoli is not in a particularly good position in the Champions League, and even if Napoli were to qualify for the Champions League, there's no guarantee they would win their qualifying matches straight away to advance to the round of 16.

AC Milan proactively gave up in Coppa Italia and they will fully focus on Serie A for Scudetto. I believe that their main target is Scudetto, not a humble position in top four only but it's realistic that AC Milan are not stronger than Inter Milan, Napoli and other competitors. After about half of season, all competitors for Scudetto are very closely with each other in points earned and ranks, so the Scudetto competition is still opened for all of them.

AC Milan must play very well to have advantage in this tough competition and take a trophy at the end, they can do it but this is not an easy season for them. It's because AC Milan don't have better resource than their competitors so they must try very hard and play with their best.

[karabiber]

Lecce, after defeating Torino at home, came away empty handed from their away game against Cremonese. They are showing inconsistent form. Pisa, meanwhile, lost to Parma after their defeat to Inter. They have gone two weeks without scoring a goal. Before these defeats, however, they had gone six games unbeaten. Although they struggle to win, they are resilient and capable of securing draws.

This match looks like it carries risks in terms of the score. Lecce, especially when they find their rhythm, is a team that disrupts opponents with intense midfield pressure and tough one on one battles. Pisa, on the other hand, is a newly promoted side that prioritizes defensive solidity and looks to counterattack when opportunities arise. I think it's more likely that the match will be evenly balanced for a long time, with the number of goals not rising too high. While Lecce seems slightly closer to winning in terms of quality and squad continuity, Pisa's resilience must also be taken into account.

[tottong]

I actually see AC Milan as the team that will be able to maximize their chances in Serie A this season, because Milan is not playing in the Champions League and has also been eliminated from the Coppa Italia. Therefore, Milan's focus will be entirely on Serie A, which will make it difficult for other teams like Napoli and Inter to maintain consistency when facing such a busy schedule in the second half of the season. Furthermore, Napoli is not in a particularly good position in the Champions League, and even if Napoli were to qualify for the Champions League, there's no guarantee they would win their qualifying matches straight away to advance to the round of 16.

That is not an excuse because even though Milan is quite fortunate because they do not play in other competitions, it is not certain that they will be able to reach the championship at the end of the season if they do not appear consistently in the following matches.
The competition is increasing because Napoli themselves are also starting to show seriousness in Serie A after seeing their defeat in the Champions League against Benfica and perhaps Napoli themselves will also prepare carefully for the competition, especially in Serie A when their chances in the Champions League are getting smaller.
I still see both teams as contenders for the title although overall Inter Milan cannot be ignored either because there are still many games left which might make some teams achieve changes in the second half of the season.

[Velvet78]

Do you expect any point loss from the biggest title contenders this week (Milan, Napoli, Inter)? Yeah I'm not including Roma here because of not believing that they would stay in it until the end of the season.  

And they are hosting Como in a few days. I don't think it will be easy for them especially while their scoring isn't reliable. Anyways, when it comes to my opinion on my main question, I think all of them will finish the week with wins.

[Yabani]

Napoli seems a bit confused. Their Champions League style of play isn't the same as their league style.

But it wouldn't be accurate to say they've completely given up on the Champions League. They created chances against Benfica but couldn't finish them; there's a bit of a slump in form. Serie A is already very tight, with Milan and Inter right at the top, and Roma pressing from behind.

So, Napoli's task isn't easy, but if they can get back on track, I think they can finish in the top two again.

[Inwestour]

Lecce, after defeating Torino at home, came away empty handed from their away game against Cremonese. They are showing inconsistent form. Pisa, meanwhile, lost to Parma after their defeat to Inter. They have gone two weeks without scoring a goal. Before these defeats, however, they had gone six games unbeaten. Although they struggle to win, they are resilient and capable of securing draws.

This match looks like it carries risks in terms of the score. Lecce, especially when they find their rhythm, is a team that disrupts opponents with intense midfield pressure and tough one on one battles. Pisa, on the other hand, is a newly promoted side that prioritizes defensive solidity and looks to counterattack when opportunities arise. I think it's more likely that the match will be evenly balanced for a long time, with the number of goals not rising too high. While Lecce seems slightly closer to winning in terms of quality and squad continuity, Pisa's resilience must also be taken into account.

Lecce is primarily a home team; at least, they used to score most of their points at home. But they've always been inconsistent, which is why they're near the relegation zone. They'll play their next two matches at home, they'll likely win the first against Pisa, and they might not win the second against Como. They'd better pick up points in that match, too, because they have a very tough stretch ahead, facing Juventus, Roma, Inter, Milan, and Lazio. So they'll need to focus on winning their home games in the coming games.

[wmaurik]

That is not an excuse because even though Milan is quite fortunate because they do not play in other competitions, it is not certain that they will be able to reach the championship at the end of the season if they do not appear consistently in the following matches.
The competition is increasing because Napoli themselves are also starting to show seriousness in Serie A after seeing their defeat in the Champions League against Benfica and perhaps Napoli themselves will also prepare carefully for the competition, especially in Serie A when their chances in the Champions League are getting smaller.
I still see both teams as contenders for the title although overall Inter Milan cannot be ignored either because there are still many games left which might make some teams achieve changes in the second half of the season.

The three teams you mentioned should still be considered title contenders this season in Serie A, because Inter Milan is also eager to win the title this season to correct their mistakes from last season. Meanwhile, Napoli also wants to return as champions this season because they are the defending champions and still have the ability to put up a strong fight this season. And Milan is another team that is improving this season, so the competition will be much more interesting this season in terms of the title race than last season, when the competition was mostly focused on Napoli and Inter Milan.