Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)

[el kaka22]

Roma is far superior than Bologna, so we can see them win. However the thing about Serie A, the Italian league is the fact that teams are way too close to each other. I know that same teams end up winning the title most of the time, we do not see too many new teams, maybe Napoli was a shock when they did that first time a few years ago, but in general they are big now too and we are used to it.

There is no shock in the sense that by the end of the season we know who will be around where, but from game to game, you see that all teams could beat each other, and top ten is very close to each other. This makes betting very hard, like Bologna could destroy Roma and I would not be shocked, but Roma could destroy Bologna too and I would not be surprised about that neither.

[BALIK]

Inter Milan's current focus is on winning the Scudetto, so I'm confident they'll beat Atalanta, even though Atalanta could be quite a nuisance in this match. After Atalanta's crushing defeat in the Champions League, I'm sure their morale will be slightly low which Inter Milan can exploit to secure a win. Inter Milan is also far better than Atalanta in Serie A and I'm quite confident they'll secure all three points in this match to maintain their chances of winning the Scudetto this season.

Atalanta's performance has become erratic. Especially  after losing by a large margin in the champions league match, it is natural that Atalanta's players have lost  confidence. On the other hand, there is no reason to think that Inter milan is in a very good position. Inter milan's performance is also a bit erratic. They lost against Ac milan in the last match. Even then, since it is Inter Milan's home match, milan will definitely try to win. But I guess we will not see too many goals in this  match. Inter Milan will want to secure a win by a small margin.

[Zanab247]

I really start to believe we are gonna see Como in the next Champions League if they dont crack under the pressure of the last rounds and the expectations, but well this is football and that is more easy to say than do.

Rome also can be in the next Champions League and i really want to see them there and see if they finally made a super team.

I don't really understand Como backbone in this season, because they are doing perfectly well despite they are not in the first position but they are challenging some strong clubs that trouble them last season.  Como have showcased what people want to see from Como which it will make them to do what will make them to have their way to champion league next season for other clubs to see what they are playing, we know football match can change at anytime which is what people are seeing from Como in this season.

Roma have a good potential coach that is trying his best to make his club qualify among the clubs that will play last season competition.

[len01]

Atalanta's performance has become erratic. Especially  after losing by a large margin in the champions league match, it is natural that Atalanta's players have lost  confidence. On the other hand, there is no reason to think that Inter milan is in a very good position. Inter milan's performance is also a bit erratic. They lost against Ac milan in the last match. Even then, since it is Inter Milan's home match, milan will definitely try to win. But I guess we will not see too many goals in this  match. Inter Milan will want to secure a win by a small margin.

The defeat in the UCL is actually understandable because Atalanta faced a team with a squad full of quality players. My concern is about their next match. Since the aggregate gap in the UCL is quite difficult to chase, Atalanta might shift their focus to improving their performance in Serie A. If that happens, Inter may not have an easy game. There is even a chance that Atalanta could hold them to a draw.

[KTChampions]

The defeat in the UCL is actually understandable because Atalanta faced a team with a squad full of quality players. My concern is about their next match. Since the aggregate gap in the UCL is quite difficult to chase, Atalanta might shift their focus to improving their performance in Serie A. If that happens, Inter may not have an easy game. There is even a chance that Atalanta could hold them to a draw.

It seems to me that they were initially focused on the game with Inter, since the chance of getting past Bayern in a two-legged confrontation was close to zero, and after the first meeting it became exactly zero. But Inter's advantage is that even a draw wouldn't be enough for Atalanta, so they'll take risks. Plus, I don't see any problems for Inter given their seven-point lead. The most interesting match of the round is Como - Roma, the fight for 4th place.

[rezakurnia66]

Como's biggest advantage is that Roma will be playing Bologna in the Europa League. They didn't get an advantageous score in the first match and will have to use a rotated squad in this game. If they play with their main squad in the league and then field a tired main squad in the Europa League, they risk being eliminated. I think they won't take any risks in this match and will try to get points from Como by rotating their squad for the Europa League.

Como has advantage Roma still existing in Europe League and playing not well last match against Bologna, Como still at top fourth standings and has bigger chance finish at Champion League spot but Como waiting for several difficult match if want get ticket for playing at UCL next season. Roma still has second leg match at the next middle week and this week will use the second composition teams in domestic league against Como? First leg getting draw from Bologna and have to choose if playing full team against Como has bad possibility with the injury and recovery moment for playing at second leg match. But if loss three points from Como will make difficult to finish at top fourth standings because Roma still has many difficult matches left.

[Cryptoprincess101]

Como's biggest advantage is that Roma will be playing Bologna in the Europa League. They didn't get an advantageous score in the first match and will have to use a rotated squad in this game. If they play with their main squad in the league and then field a tired main squad in the Europa League, they risk being eliminated. I think they won't take any risks in this match and will try to get points from Como by rotating their squad for the Europa League.

Roma is not a threat to Como who is in the top 4, what Roma want is to win the Europa league since they can still qualify for the champions league through that means. This is the perfect time for Como to take advantage of Roma since they both have equal points so if Como wins they will gap Roma with 3 points in the fourth position. Though even if they were to play this match when Roma don't have match in the Europa league, Como can still win since they have been very strong and played some of the bigger teams in the Italian league. Of course Roma will not have to play all their main squad against Como since they will be reserving some players who will play at the Europa league returning match against Bologna.

[Rgram]

The defeat in the UCL is actually understandable because Atalanta faced a team with a squad full of quality players. My concern is about their next match. Since the aggregate gap in the UCL is quite difficult to chase, Atalanta might shift their focus to improving their performance in Serie A. If that happens, Inter may not have an easy game. There is even a chance that Atalanta could hold them to a draw.

They were very unfortunate to have played against the might of Bayern Munich and yet, this was a team without its most preferred striker in the person of Harry Kane who is recovering from injury and still they were able to get a good number of goals with Jackson on the score sheet. That’s just how bad Atalanta were and with that amount of goal for aggregates, I think it’s fair to say that they are out.

[BlackBaron]

Atalanta's performance has become erratic. Especially  after losing by a large margin in the champions league match, it is natural that Atalanta's players have lost  confidence. On the other hand, there is no reason to think that Inter milan is in a very good position. Inter milan's performance is also a bit erratic. They lost against Ac milan in the last match. Even then, since it is Inter Milan's home match, milan will definitely try to win. But I guess we will not see too many goals in this  match. Inter Milan will want to secure a win by a small margin.

The defeat in the UCL is actually understandable because Atalanta faced a team with a squad full of quality players. My concern is about their next match. Since the aggregate gap in the UCL is quite difficult to chase, Atalanta might shift their focus to improving their performance in Serie A. If that happens, Inter may not have an easy game. There is even a chance that Atalanta could hold them to a draw.

It's nearly impossible for them to catch up in the Champions League, so they'll be playing freely and without any pressure in the second leg. And no one expects them to win against the Bundesliga giants; the difference in strength is quite significant.

So, they'd be better off focusing on their domestic league matches. Reaching the round of 16 is already a great achievement for them, although of course they'll want to reach even higher levels of competition. However, competing in a Champions League filled with top teams isn't easy.

[Jewan420]

The defeat in the UCL is actually understandable because Atalanta faced a team with a squad full of quality players. My concern is about their next match. Since the aggregate gap in the UCL is quite difficult to chase, Atalanta might shift their focus to improving their performance in Serie A. If that happens, Inter may not have an easy game. There is even a chance that Atalanta could hold them to a draw.

They were very unfortunate to have played against the might of Bayern Munich and yet, this was a team without its most preferred striker in the person of Harry Kane who is recovering from injury and still they were able to get a good number of goals with Jackson on the score sheet. That’s just how bad Atalanta were and with that amount of goal for aggregates, I think it’s fair to say that they are out.

I expected Atalanta to be eliminated in the playoffs. But their great performance in the second leg saved them. Although they were successful against another Bundesliga team, Borussia Dortmund, in the playoffs, it is not possible for them to succeed against Bayern Munich. They are unlucky that after being successful against the second strongest team in the Bundesliga, they have to face another superpower in the same league, Bayern Munich. Beating Bayern Munich is difficult for any team these days, but for Atalanta, an Italian club, it is even more difficult. There is no team left in the Champions League to represent the Italian league. This season has not been good at all for Italian clubs, none of them have even entered the quarter-finals.

[Rustam Meraj]

I expected Atalanta to be eliminated in the playoffs. But their great performance in the second leg saved them. Although they were successful against another Bundesliga team, Borussia Dortmund, in the playoffs, it is not possible for them to succeed against Bayern Munich. They are unlucky that after being successful against the second strongest team in the Bundesliga, they have to face another superpower in the same league, Bayern Munich. Beating Bayern Munich is difficult for any team these days, but for Atalanta, an Italian club, it is even more difficult. There is no team left in the Champions League to represent the Italian league. This season has not been good at all for Italian clubs, none of them have even entered the quarter-finals.

I think reason behind this failure shows more downward move on skill of Italian clubs and though 1-3 no-score win of Atalanta over Dortmund was great, there is no number way, as 5-goal loss against a football giant like Bayern in Munich can be beaten.

Although I can agree with your feeling that you were unlucky and pick did not go in your favor, I have to say that this season is wake-up call to Serie A to change its plans and make their way more fast moving to fight with teams in Germany and England. So you are correct that this has been terrible season for the Italian clubs, and with lack of teams making it to the last eight, their part in the Champions League has come to a stop.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

I think reason behind this failure shows more downward move on skill of Italian clubs and though 1-3 no-score win of Atalanta over Dortmund was great, there is no number way, as 5-goal loss against a football giant like Bayern in Munich can be beaten.

Although I can agree with your feeling that you were unlucky and pick did not go in your favor, I have to say that this season is wake-up call to Serie A to change its plans and make their way more fast moving to fight with teams in Germany and England. So you are correct that this has been terrible season for the Italian clubs, and with lack of teams making it to the last eight, their part in the Champions League has come to a stop.

Any club in Europe can feel pressure when playing with Bayern Munich that has very good tradition in UEFA Champions League as one of most successful clubs in history, and in this season they are very strong too. Atalanta can feel proud of themselves by going to round of 16 as they are the only Italian club got that while in finance, they are worse than Inter Milan and Juventus.

With the big loss in a first match, Atalanta will not be able to win against Bayern Munich in aggregated result, and if they can have a draw or a win with any goal difference in the second match, it will be already their success. Atalanta are similar to Sevilla by developing their club very well with limited finance and budget for player transfers and salary while still maintain good performances in many latest seasons.

[Gallar]

Como are the dark horses in Serie A this season, having enjoyed a fairly impressive campaign. However, Champions League qualification remains uncertain, given the fierce competition for Champions League spots. Roma looms over them, and Juventus, who are also not far behind, looks increasingly difficult in their pursuit of a Champions League spot next season.

Both Juventus, Como and Roma, are certain to miss out on Champions League qualification unless Roma wins the UEFA Europa League. Although they are fifth in Serie A, they qualify for that.

Como is indeed performing exceptionally at the moment, so it's natural that they are said to be a dark horse team at the moment. Because who would have thought Como would perform this great, because basically they are a new team in Serie A, and of course everyone would also think that Como would not be able to last long in Serie A. But in fact, Como not only survived in this league, they also made new history and were able to compete in the top four in Serie A. So this is truly extraordinary in my opinion. Then talking about UCL, I personally am quite optimistic that Como can get a ticket.

Because currently Como is in 4th place in Serie A and they only have to maintain that position until the end and they will get a ticket to UCL. And talking about Roma and Juventus, I think their current performance is clearly not very stable and maybe Roma can only rely on the European league to get a ticket to UCL which will certainly be a little difficult. But even so, we don't know anything for sure about this, so let's just enjoy every match that is available.

[Fakhrulenclix]

The defeat in the UCL is actually understandable because Atalanta faced a team with a squad full of quality players. My concern is about their next match. Since the aggregate gap in the UCL is quite difficult to chase, Atalanta might shift their focus to improving their performance in Serie A. If that happens, Inter may not have an easy game. There is even a chance that Atalanta could hold them to a draw.

They were very unfortunate to have played against the might of Bayern Munich and yet, this was a team without its most preferred striker in the person of Harry Kane who is recovering from injury and still they were able to get a good number of goals with Jackson on the score sheet. That’s just how bad Atalanta were and with that amount of goal for aggregates, I think it’s fair to say that they are out.

There is no longer any possibility for Atalanta, they have been eliminated from the Champions League competition because realistically, if the second leg is played at Bayern Munich's home, it is impossible for Atalanta to turn things around, and it must also be admitted that indeed Atalanta's performance this season has been very poor compared to last season, so it is only proper for Atalanta to now focus on Serie A.

Atalanta is already far behind in the current standings; they are now in 7th place, and finishing in the top 4, I think, is almost impossible for Atalanta. So a realistic goal for Atalanta to pursue this season is to finish in 5th or 6th place to be able to play in the Europa League next season, and they will certainly focus on that.

[Jewan420]

There is no longer any possibility for Atalanta, they have been eliminated from the Champions League competition because realistically, if the second leg is played at Bayern Munich's home, it is impossible for Atalanta to turn things around, and it must also be admitted that indeed Atalanta's performance this season has been very poor compared to last season, so it is only proper for Atalanta to now focus on Serie A.

Atalanta is already far behind in the current standings; they are now in 7th place, and finishing in the top 4, I think, is almost impossible for Atalanta. So a realistic goal for Atalanta to pursue this season is to finish in 5th or 6th place to be able to play in the Europa League next season, and they will certainly focus on that.

Atalanta have lost almost everything this season, their Champions League journey is almost over and qualifying for the Champions League for the upcoming season is now very difficult. After Napoli, Inter Milan and Juventus, Atalanta are also about to end their Champions League journey. They are 5 goals down in the second leg after a humiliating defeat at home to Bayern Munich. If Bayern Munich can only prevent these goals, Atalanta will still need at least two games.

In short, we can say for sure that Atalanta have already confirmed their exit from the Champions League. There may not be even 1 person to bet on for Atalanta in the second leg. Now they must focus on Serie A so that they can finish the season in the top 6, I also see this possibility as low for them.

[wakier]

I don't really understand Como backbone in this season, because they are doing perfectly well despite they are not in the first position but they are challenging some strong clubs that trouble them last season.  Como have showcased what people want to see from Como which it will make them to do what will make them to have their way to champion league next season for other clubs to see what they are playing, we know football match can change at anytime which is what people are seeing from Como in this season.

Roma have a good potential coach that is trying his best to make his club qualify among the clubs that will play last season competition.

Como strength can be said to be quite stable even though it is not in first place, I have notice it since the beginning of the season its performance has been getting better over time and lately it looks like it wants to finish in the top 4 to qualify for the UCL next season, but it will not be easy even though it is currently in the top 4 Como needs to widen the gap with the teams below it in order to sit comfortably and in the next match Como will face Roma I think this is a pretty interesting match as well as seeing who ultimately loses 3 points and it seems this match will be difficult to predict who will win it.

[ITExpert]

I really start to believe we are gonna see Como in the next Champions League if they dont crack under the pressure of the last rounds and the expectations, but well this is football and that is more easy to say than do.

Rome also can be in the next Champions League and i really want to see them there and see if they finally made a super team.

Como is a team which is going very good and their improvements are very loud. They are very dedicating to their work and their position and it also seems in their body language. Because this is a team which can not compete with others on financial status. But I think their management is too good and their players are also doing great on which base their improvement journey  is going too good. And if the things will keep going on the same way there is no doubt that como will be in the champions league in next season. And Roma is also in the list to participate in champions league for the next time. And except Roma I personally wishing that como will participate in the next season champions league. Because I think they are very desrving to be the part of this league the way they are doing.

[sana54210]

Como is heading for a new era in Italian soccer. They are currently 4th in the league table, and they are also having a Coppa Italia semifinal second leg game against Inter Milan. This is going to be a big season for them, still they need to give their best in the remaining matches if they want to keep their hopes alive for UEFA in the coming season.

15th March against Roma and then 12th April against Inter Milan at home could be important for them if they are able to hold them, it's going to be a big boost for them because these games could give them enough chances for staying in the top ranks and having their best end of this season under Fabregas, who is managing this amazing job.

The real achievement wouldn't be just finishing fourth place and then do a great for one year and then start doing much worse and losing all your good players during the summer. I mean Inter could lose all their games for the rest of the season and finish below Como, you think they will do the same next year?

Big teams are big teams for a reason, like Juventus may finish under Como this year, you think the same will happen next year? Of course not and we all know that Como is having one off great season but they are going to get worse. This is what Como has to fix, if they can also do great next year, and great the year after that, it's much more important for them to have a good season. Imagine being top four but doing that five years in a row, that would be great.

[Altryist]

There is no longer any possibility for Atalanta, they have been eliminated from the Champions League competition because realistically, if the second leg is played at Bayern Munich's home, it is impossible for Atalanta to turn things around, and it must also be admitted that indeed Atalanta's performance this season has been very poor compared to last season, so it is only proper for Atalanta to now focus on Serie A.

Atalanta is already far behind in the current standings; they are now in 7th place, and finishing in the top 4, I think, is almost impossible for Atalanta. So a realistic goal for Atalanta to pursue this season is to finish in 5th or 6th place to be able to play in the Europa League next season, and they will certainly focus on that.

I think Atalanta will have a difficult game today against Inter after such a match against Bayern. So even though they need points to move higher and fight for fifth or sixth place, I think they might lose today. Inter are no longer playing in the Champions League, so they can focus all their attention on Serie A, and will try to win to keep Milan from getting closer. I also think Juventus will try to beat Udinese today, because Udinese no longer have any major goals left in Serie A. I think they will most likely finish the season somewhere in the middle of the table. For Juventus, the fight is still ahead, since I believe they will continue competing with Como for fourth place.

[Son Of Blockchain (SOB)]

The real achievement wouldn't be just finishing fourth place and then do a great for one year and then start doing much worse and losing all your good players during the summer. I mean Inter could lose all their games for the rest of the season and finish below Como, you think they will do the same next year?

Big teams are big teams for a reason, like Juventus may finish under Como this year, you think the same will happen next year? Of course not and we all know that Como is having one off great season but they are going to get worse. This is what Como has to fix, if they can also do great next year, and great the year after that, it's much more important for them to have a good season. Imagine being top four but doing that five years in a row, that would be great.

It could be very possible for them to perform poorly next year if they don't continue with Fabregas, maybe if he leaves to another team or so just like Xabi Alonso left Bayer Leverkusen and began to perform poorly after he left. You could see how Eric Ten Hag took over and hey got worst, that's what could happen to Como if Fabregas leaves.
 However if he continues to be their coach, chances of them getting better would be high cause he'll know the right players to upgrade his team with. So they better retain Fabregas as well as some important players that's got them this far.