Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)

[babo]

The competition I am seeing in the Serie A league this season I don't expect it. I was thinking that the competition for the Scudetto was going to be between Inter Milan and Napoli, but since it's now between Inter Milan, Napoli, AS Roma, and AC Milan, it will be very difficult to know the team that will win the Scudetto this season. I am not saying that Inter Milan can't win the Scudetto, but they need to stabilize their performance and remain at the top of the table for quite a long time before they will convince me they can win the Scudetto.

There are four teams that can win the Scudetto, but they are all too close to decide between one or two, given that up to four points can be recovered in just two games.
So it cannot be established among all of them.

I have some hypotheses, in my opinion the most likely to win the Scudetto is Inter Milan, given that they are the strongest team in my opinion at the moment.

Now am curious on which are the four teams you consider as potential scudetto final winners, considering that the leaderboard at the moment display 5 teams who I have not managed to significantly distance themselves from all the other teams, even if it is still too early to give any verdict .

Inter     36   
Milan     35      
Napoli   34        
Roma    33   
Juventus 32   
Como     27
Bologna  26

By the way it is worth mentioning that amongst all the teams displayed in that quoted part only Juventus and Roma played 17 games whilst all other only 16.
So supposing you don't see Como and Bologna as final winners which one of the first 5 teams you think is not going to win ?

From the quote you've given now, in red color, I see that there are 5 teams.

all 1 point away, the last team is Juventus with 32 points, only 4 points behind Inter, 4 points are practically a win and a draw, if the other team loses obviously
so nothing is established yet
Atalanta, on the other hand, sank, as I imagined, Como in sixth position

[eightdots]

Como's goal this season with the points they have now is to secure a ticket to compete in the Champions League next season. This is a possibility for Como as they boast an impressive mix of young and old players which is certainly a magnet for Como's strength this season.
The difference in points with Juventus is not a problem for us because Como still has one match left to play. If they achieve maximum results in that remaining match the gap between them and the Old Lady will close to just two points. That is if the aforementioned outcome occurs.

This is a much more realistic target than chasing trophies alongside several other strong teams, and I think it's a little more difficult for Como to achieve so far. Como's performance has improved overall this season, but their squad strength isn't yet sufficient to compete for the Scudetto. Even finishing in the Champions League places is considered difficult, as they will face competition from Roma and Juventus, and I don't think that's an easy feat. Como must be able to play more consistently if they want to chase a ticket to qualify for the Champions League or Europa League because the competition will not be easy because several teams I mentioned will also be eyeing those positions.

Como getting points in their upcoming match could upset Juventus, as it would reduce the gap to two points and allow them to wait for a mistake from Juventus. Como's performance this season will become even more valuable if they qualify for the Champions League. Maintaining this performance isn't easy, and there's still a long way to go in the league. I think their real test will be whether their performance is consistent.

Como needs to improve their game with each match because it's not easy to compete with other teams in terms of squad quality. If they can achieve this, new opportunities could arise for the players.

[Velvet78]

The first game of the New Year in the Serie A is going to be Cagliari - Milan tomorrow night.

First of all, Milan have been given 1.56 odds for the win. It is quite higher than I expected honestly. You know there is a huge gap between the two teams not only in power but also points.

Allegri's students are still unbeaten after 15 games in a row in the league. I think this streak will continue but with a win rather than a draw. Good odds for it there!

[Kaliandra]

Como's goal this season with the points they have now is to secure a ticket to compete in the Champions League next season. This is a possibility for Como as they boast an impressive mix of young and old players which is certainly a magnet for Como's strength this season.
The difference in points with Juventus is not a problem for us because Como still has one match left to play. If they achieve maximum results in that remaining match the gap between them and the Old Lady will close to just two points. That is if the aforementioned outcome occurs.

All teams want to win the Scudetto this season, including Como, but it is not easy for Como to compete with other strong clubs. The most realistic goal for Como is to qualify for the Champions League, I would love to see Como play in the Champions League because it would make next season's Champions League even more exciting. Como, currently in 6th place, faces an uphill battle to climb to 4th place. In my opinion, it won't be easy for Como to finish in 4th place because the teams currently occupying 1st to 4th place have strong squads, and it certainly won't be easy for Como to finish in 4th place at the end of this season. Now, we'll just have to wait and see whether Como can defeat Udinese or not, but it seems likely that Como will win against Udinese and will certainly pose a threat to Juventus.

[Egii Nna]

Como getting points in their upcoming match could upset Juventus, as it would reduce the gap to two points and allow them to wait for a mistake from Juventus. Como's performance this season will become even more valuable if they qualify for the Champions League. Maintaining this performance isn't easy, and there's still a long way to go in the league. I think their real test will be whether their performance is consistent.

Como needs to improve their game with each match because it's not easy to compete with other teams in terms of squad quality. If they can achieve this, new opportunities could arise for the players.

Como are getting better in the league, but for them to make it to the Champions League, it will not be that easy. They will have to put in more effort because, even if they are able to surpass Juventus on the table, it will still not be easy for them to surpass those top four teams.

If they do not finish in the top four, they will not be able to qualify for the Champions League unless they maintain their position and go to the Europa League. If they win the Europa League, then they will be in the Champions League the following year.

So, it will not be as easy as it seems. They have to be consistent and also put more effort into their performance.

[Razmirraz]

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From the quote you've given now, in red color, I see that there are 5 teams.

all 1 point away, the last team is Juventus with 32 points, only 4 points behind Inter, 4 points are practically a win and a draw, if the other team loses obviously
so nothing is established yet
Atalanta, on the other hand, sank, as I imagined, Como in sixth position

The very thin points difference makes the competition even more exciting, each team must perform optimally and play very carefully if they want to maintain their position safely and maintain the competition in the title race. It's still uncertain who will win the Scudetto this season, but based on their current form, Inter, Milan, and Napoli are the favorites, while Roma and Juventus need to work harder because they have played one more game than their rivals.
Atalanta performance is very different from last season, perhaps the slump that Atalanta experienced was due to Gasperini departure to Roma. Coming in sixth place is Como best achievement since undergoing a major transformation in their squad. I hope Como surprise display is not limited to Serie A, but must make history by playing on the European stage next season.

[dollyamo]

I don't think so, every team certainly has its ups and downs in performance but how they can continue to develop is not an easy thing to do and especially for Roma this season is indeed in a phase to improve with a new coach and also the performance shown looks very different, so for this season I think it's just a progress for Roma and a 3 goal win against a bottom team can't be considered too much.

With the new coach they are practically flying, they are in fourth place and nothing has changed, everyone is just 1 point apart with Inter leading the way and Milan and Napoli right behind.
Juventus has now joined the bottom of the table, just 1 point behind Roma.

[lizarder]

The point difference between Como and Roma is now 6 points. And yes, I think this will make it more difficult for Como to get 4th place, because Juventus is now starting to rise and they actually look more likely to return to 4th place and displace Roma.

At least there are still plenty of matches left this season, right?  which might even prevent the current standings from remaining the same by the end of the season. However, looking at the teams currently in the top four, we can say they are the most consistent teams.

I wouldn't be so confident that Como can finish in the top five despite their improving form, as the competition they will face will be tough, especially with Roma and Juventus who will be trying to maintain their current standings. There are still many games left before the season ends, but with Como's current strength, it seems a little more difficult for Como to finish in the top five at the end of the season.

It is not intended to underestimate Como, but if you look at the opportunities and chances that exist, Roma and Juventus cannot be ignored because these two teams are also big teams in Serie-A and in terms of experience and the quality of the players they have are much better than Como itself, especially now that have a six point gap.

[Akbarkoe]

The first game of the New Year in the Serie A is going to be Cagliari - Milan tomorrow night.

First of all, Milan have been given 1.56 odds for the win. It is quite higher than I expected honestly. You know there is a huge gap between the two teams not only in power but also points.

Allegri's students are still unbeaten after 15 games in a row in the league. I think this streak will continue but with a win rather than a draw. Good odds for it there!

For now Cagliari does not have much advantage that will make their match difficult against Milan who is on the rise this season, this match will be easy for Milan and also he needs this victory to strengthen his position in the standings, they cannot lose or lose full points a draw is too sad if they get it and will have a long distance with the top position later.

Betting on Milan is the right choice for now, Milan has no problems in the team so should be able to win this match easily.

[bastisisca]

Both have great potential to win the league with their current abilities. This fierce battle will prove who is more astute this season and capable of taking the Scudetto. Inter is good, and Napoli is also good. Their coaches are also not to be underestimated, having proven themselves repeatedly in every competition they've been involved in.

Making Inter Milan the favorite is a common thing I hear because Inter is a strong team and has a huge fan base, so it's no surprise that many people favor them.

yeees absolutely, at the moment there are five teams just 1 point away from each other
in these conditions everything is very variable, anything can happen
Let's say that if it continues like this, the top three are the ones who can really aspire to win the championship

[pewboy]

I think Gasperini also needs new players; the ones he has aren't enough to play at a high level. i also believe he's shown he can lead a team at a high level and deserves the trust and therefore the new players.
Let's see what happens in the next transfer window.

Are you saying Roma can't cope with this squad?
I don't know, it seems like a good team to me. Obviously, if they get into the Champions League, it won't be good for next season, but for this one, it seems more than enough.

If they are not needed, there is no point in spending money on extra players who you may not play and keep on the bench.

[landheer]

The point difference between Como and Roma is now 6 points. And yes, I think this will make it more difficult for Como to get 4th place, because Juventus is now starting to rise and they actually look more likely to return to 4th place and displace Roma.

At least there are still plenty of matches left this season, right?  which might even prevent the current standings from remaining the same by the end of the season. However, looking at the teams currently in the top four, we can say they are the most consistent teams.

Como has played one less match, so the gap between them is not certain right now. If Como wins against Udinese, the gap between them will be 3, but Como will not have enough points to change places. So you are right that 4th place is very difficult for Como now. Maybe it will be very difficult for Roma to hold on to 4th place, because Juventus is trying to be consistent now and has won the last 5 matches which is definitely part of the consistency. AC Milan is surprising me more this season, they are still in 2nd place, fighting with Inter Milan and Napoli. It would not be surprising to see them in the Champions League next season.

Yeah, that's absolutely right mate. AC Milan has really impressed me too this season. in my opinion they've improved more dramatically than any other team. Last season they were really bad, and I criticized them a lot. But this season, I'm really quite satisfied with their performance. Betting on them has also brought me more luck.

By the way, AC Milan's improvement seems to be largely due to Allegri's influence. Perhaps if AC Milan hadn't brought in Allegri, the team would still be as bad as last season.

Como is even more surprising. Usually, teams that are promoted and perform well in their first season are unable to maintain their quality in the second season. But that's not the case for Como. They are actually getting better.