Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)

[GiftedMAN]

Nothing much would have changed on Inter side since they were topping the league with six points but it would have been a great achievement for Como because they would have been on 4th position by now since they're only two points behind Juventus. That was just what Como wanted but they were fucking with the wrong team.

A lot would have changed but it wouldn't have affected their position in the league since they have 6 points advantage but the winning would have been of great advantage for Como because their position would have shifted from 5th to 4th and their dream of playing in the champions League almost coming to reality. Inter Milan was very brutal  to Como in the second half they didn't give them a good chance to defend well they helped them score two goals before Como finally scored one goal to make it 3:4.

[Slow death]

The question is, can Como keep this kind of performance next season? And will they become a team that top clubs start to fear in the future?

I also asked myself the same question, and the only answer I can think of is this: everything will depend on whether the club's management can keep the entire squad: all the players and the coach. And if they buy some players in the next transfer window, that would allow them to fight for the title. But keeping the good players, I believe, won't be easy. Nowadays, players are very motivated by high salaries and big teams. If a great player from Como receives a big offer from Real Madrid, Manchester City, or PSG, he won't refuse and will pressure the club to accept, and that's what causes good teams to fall in the following season.

[Pandu Geddon]

I'm doubting Como can perform as good as they do now. The reason is Nico. he's gonna leave at the end of season. it forces Como to adapt with his replacement, which is requiring some times.
The fact that he's carrying them since the start of season. if they fail to get a proper replacement for him, they're gonna be back as a mid table team again. I emphasize that Nico is the key here.

It is certain that Como must get a replacement for Nico; he is an important player on the team. The new season will bring more challenges. If Como cannot maintain the current performance of the team, they could struggle to compete with big teams. Especially if Como secures a spot in a European competition, they must strengthen their performance. Their performance this season, I think, has been very good, but next season they must do better, not experience a decline.

[Sandra_hakeem]

It is certain that Como must get a replacement for Nico; he is an important player on the team. The new season will bring more challenges. If Como cannot maintain the current performance of the team, they could struggle to compete with big teams. Especially if Como secures a spot in a European competition, they must strengthen their performance. Their performance this season, I think, has been very good, but next season they must do better, not experience a decline.

I think you should say this to the failed defending champions instead. If you were able to watch their match, Como had every single opportunity to win, but luck wasn't just by their side.
Like the last counter that ricocheted off Inter Milan's crossbar, after 2 other deflections. That would have equalized the game! I think in 6 matches, Juventus and Milan should be out of the way, since their performance looks awful, and maybe, we'll get to see Como in the UCL next season like you said.

[jakdanyel]

I think both of coach and players deserve the blame here. A bunch of bad players can't fit well to the an exposed outdated gameplay initiated by a dynosaurus coach.
This is why i think they need to appoint a modern football coach next season and restructure their team.

I couldn't agree with you more on this! Italian football is managed really poorly. We see it even in the Italian national team. They once again couldn't qualify for the World Cup because of that.

Modern managers is a rising trend in the recent years. I think it should be promoted more. Old managers are mostly failing about adapting to modern day football. Mourinho, Allegri and many more examples can be given for that.

[CryptoYar]

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He could be going away and Como loses superstar worth more than they are paying out and they will have to find way to replace his 10 goals and 6 assists with only hard rules of UEFA on how much club can spend to join in European games. I think that team can stop its drop with help of coaching system of Cesc Fàbregas as it is based on smart teamwork instead of single star player, and by using their new high rank to get more young, hungry talent out of best schools. Como will need significantly more ready team to handle extra work of playing in Europe and not allowing their performance to fall in reaction to struggle with bigger clubs next season.

[beerlover]

Como had one chance, and missed it, now they have to wait for Juventus to lose some points. Which is not impossible, Juventus could lose points, and Como could take it back, but few games left and Como has to make sure that they do not lose this way anymore.

Inter of course is the best team in the league, so it makes sense for Como to lose to them, but that doesn't mean that Inter has anything to play for, they are already the league winners, Inter could have lost to Como and their title chances would not drop a bit, so Como should have wanted this game a lot more.

[Humblevirus]

Fiorentina will be playing against Lazio tonight, which I think is going to be an interesting match based on their current form. Fiorentina is battling to avoid ending up in the relegation zone, so they need to play very well to continue getting good results until the end of the match. On the other hand, Lazio will also put in more effort so they can secure a place in the Europa League next season.As this game stands, it is difficult to predict. Honestly, I do not see a favorite team to win this match, as I believe both teams have good chances of winning. If it were a few weeks back, I would likely say that Lazio should be the favorite to win. However, with the recent performances Fiorentina has put in over the last few matches, I would say they also have a good chance of winning this match.Even in their previous meetings, it shows that both teams always have good chances of winning, whether at home or away. So, I am expecting anything in this match.

[Shussainshah]

I think nobody was expecting to see the Inter comeback after they were losing 2-0 against Como, Inter without Lautaro Martinez always was a total disaster so the chance of them coming back in the game were lower than ever, but somehow and for that things football have with that late goal of Thuram in the end of the first half put them again in game and they were a complete new team in the second half, scoring like crazy and destroying the Como team, with this win they are now more close than ever to the title.

Como match was a difficult challenge for Inter Milan but some how they manage and win the match and also 9 points clear of the top of the SerieA table.  The first half was very difficult for Inter Milan as Como scored double in the first half but the 2nd half was completely turned arround and a good comeback against high pressing and Tiki Taka Como team. Without the key player like Lautaro Martinez it's difficult for Inter Milan but Thuram take has place and make it possible BTW Denzel Dumfries play a really good game after returning from the injury last season was a good season for Denzel Dumfries but this season injury make them devastated but they show has quality in the Match against Como and score two amazing Goal.

[Alex077]

Como had one chance, and missed it, now they have to wait for Juventus to lose some points. Which is not impossible, Juventus could lose points, and Como could take it back, but few games left and Como has to make sure that they do not lose this way anymore.

Inter of course is the best team in the league, so it makes sense for Como to lose to them, but that doesn't mean that Inter has anything to play for, they are already the league winners, Inter could have lost to Como and their title chances would not drop a bit, so Como should have wanted this game a lot more.

You are right the result of this match was much more important for Como than Milan
The problem for them now is this change in mentality. After being in the Champion League spot for so long when they suddenly have to run back and forth for fear of losing that place it become very difficult to handle pressure at the end of the season

However still there is hope, you know most of the match they have left are with team who are already in the safe zone. Or with team who have nothing to lose or gain. If they can keep a cool head and play disciplined football they have  really  good chance of making  comeback I think

[Just Say]

Como team played well in this season as compared to previous year's and I think it's really a gd season for them and they gain a prominent position as well. This is true that they are going to participate in the champions league for the very first time. It will be some problematic for them because they have to balance some other things as well. This time they fight confidently within their limited resources and really makes their wins against some big clubs. And I think now they will be successful to finish their position in the top 4 so that they can qualify in the biggest league and prove themselves as the good and strong team. Because in this season the way they performed was not expecting at all as they are among the weak teams but they prove that with the great dedication and consistency anyone can e on a good position.

I will be happy if they qualify for the Champions League. They have managed to make it to the top four through a great performance beyond expectations and they have held that position for a long time. The key time to hold that position is now, but they have lost it at this time. It will not be easy to recover it. After losing to Inter Milan today, they will also have to fight against Napoli in the upcoming matches. They fought well against Inter Milan but ultimately lost the match. There is still a chance to achieve fourth place through consistency.

Yes, I would also be happy if they qualified for the Champions League because the Como team is in such aggressive form to get a chance in the Champions League. They showed the most quality of play against the Italian league leaders yesterday, we couldn't imagine that they would play with such an aggressive attitude against an experienced team like Inter. Another thing I noticed was that Como took the lead in the first half of this match but Inter were unstoppable in the second half of the thirty two round and It was just under constant pressure that Como's defense collapsed, at that time it seemed that the result of this match would go in Inter's favor, as a result Como lost in the thirty two round and is now fifth in the points table.

[$weetne$$]

I will be happy if they qualify for the Champions League. They have managed to make it to the top four through a great performance beyond expectations and they have held that position for a long time. The key time to hold that position is now, but they have lost it at this time. It will not be easy to recover it. After losing to Inter Milan today, they will also have to fight against Napoli in the upcoming matches. They fought well against Inter Milan but ultimately lost the match. There is still a chance to achieve fourth place through consistency.

They may not loose against Napoli, except it happens that Napoli begins to become even better, because the Napoli I know of recently is one unstable and inconsistent team, they even did well they were able to get to this point even with all of the inconsistency, probably because even the league did not get to put them on their toes so as to get them to becoming better.

[katanic97]

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They may not loose against Napoli, except it happens that Napoli begins to become even better, because the Napoli I know of recently is one unstable and inconsistent team, they even did well they were able to get to this point even with all of the inconsistency, probably because even the league did not get to put them on their toes so as to get them to becoming better.

I don’t know if you’ve been following Napoli, but you should know they were without key players for more than half the season. Just remember that De Bruyne, Anguissa, Gilmour, Lukaku, and Neres were supposed to be regular starters, but injuries kept them out. Conte actually did a solid job managing such an inconsistent squad. I honestly think that without all those injuries, Napoli could’ve defended the title. As for the league, you’re right , it hasn’t been that competitive for years, it’s not like it used to be 15 years ago.

[Iamgoat]

The question is, can Como keep this kind of performance next season? And will they become a team that top clubs start to fear in the future?

I also asked myself the same question, and the only answer I can think of is this: everything will depend on whether the club's management can keep the entire squad: all the players and the coach. And if they buy some players in the next transfer window, that would allow them to fight for the title. But keeping the good players, I believe, won't be easy. Nowadays, players are very motivated by high salaries and big teams. If a great player from Como receives a big offer from Real Madrid, Manchester City, or PSG, he won't refuse and will pressure the club to accept, and that's what causes good teams to fall in the following season.

But this is a very valid point to be made by anyone who watches football real time. Understanding the squad depths can change and some players would want to leave from the club to another club with a bigger price tag and offer is something tangible to consider. Fabregas might decide to stay and not leave even though it is also not a guaranteed statement yet because once Fabregas also has a laudable offer now especially to come to clubs like Arsenal or Real Madrid, he will gladly accept the offer without thinking twice and whatever might stop him from accepting such offers will be strong loyalty which I don’t think many players have today.

[Hyphen(-)]

I don’t know if you’ve been following Napoli, but you should know they were without key players for more than half the season. Just remember that De Bruyne, Anguissa, Gilmour, Lukaku, and Neres were supposed to be regular starters, but injuries kept them out. Conte actually did a solid job managing such an inconsistent squad. I honestly think that without all those injuries, Napoli could’ve defended the title. As for the league, you’re right , it hasn’t been that competitive for years, it’s not like it used to be 15 years ago.

Sometimes, injuries should not be an excuse for some team’s perform because that’s the reason some teams have squad depth; for Napoli not to have squad depth to sustain them during injury crises, they need to put in more money in the market because they win the Serie A title last season, so they have money to sign more players to sustain the team during injury crises.

However, I must commend Antonio Conte for his effort to maintain the team to still hope for Champions League football next season, it’s not easy especially with the injury list which consist most of their key players; and now that some of them are back, they will do well to maintain the second position or even compete for the league like they did last season since they are just nine points behind.

[Sexylizzy2813]

A lot would have changed but it wouldn't have affected their position in the league since they have 6 points advantage but the winning would have been of great advantage for Como because their position would have shifted from 5th to 4th and their dream of playing in the champions League almost coming to reality. Inter Milan was very brutal  to Como in the second half they didn't give them a good chance to defend well they helped them score two goals before Como finally scored one goal to make it 3:4.

I expected that to happen for Como to move back to 4th but Inter Milan players are something else, start slow and finish fast. You see that dream of Como playing in the champions league, it will come to pass because they are more hungrier than Juventus even if the Old Ladies have been there before I feel that the table must turn around for Como to squeeze themselves into the top 4, that the most important thing for Cesc Fàbregas and his boys, they can do something different from what Juventus are going to do so they should be given that opportunity, before that they have to earn it which I strongly believe they can. This was the same score line that Juventus played against Inter Milan and it was one of the best I have seen from them the Old Ladies, ever since then their game pattern changed but my prayer is that they slip for Como to move back up.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

I expected that to happen for Como to move back to 4th but Inter Milan players are something else, start slow and finish fast. You see that dream of Como playing in the champions league, it will come to pass because they are more hungrier than Juventus even if the Old Ladies have been there before I feel that the table must turn around for Como to squeeze themselves into the top 4, that the most important thing for Cesc Fàbregas and his boys, they can do something different from what Juventus are going to do so they should be given that opportunity, before that they have to earn it which I strongly believe they can. This was the same score line that Juventus played against Inter Milan and it was one of the best I have seen from them the Old Ladies, ever since then their game pattern changed but my prayer is that they slip for Como to move back up.

Fabregas has built very strong and competitive Como but Inter Milan is a strongest club in Serie A in latest seasons including this one, so it's not strange to see they beat Como this week. With this not surprising defeat, Como officially lost their fourth position to Juventus that have 60 points now, while Como has 58 points and AS Roma has 57 points. These three clubs will continue their tight competition with each other for only a fourth position in Serie A as it is the only remaining spot for qualified in Champions League next season.

Juventus have advantage against both Como and AS Roma but point differences among three clubs are very small, so chance for achieving the fourth position still opens for all competitors.

[EarnOnVictor]

Nothing much would have changed on Inter side since they were topping the league with six points but it would have been a great achievement for Como because they would have been on 4th position by now since they're only two points behind Juventus. That was just what Como wanted but they were fucking with the wrong team.

TBH, I wanted Como to win on Sunday. Ever since the club was promoted from relegation 2 years ago, it has been very serious and I love the underdog spirit more than the reigning champions. If they continue like this, they will be a worthy major contender for the cup in a few years time. What helped Inter was the swiftness of Cristian Chivu to change tactics in the second half, but Fàbregas seems to lack in detecting that early enough. Well, Como dominated the field still, even as Inter was able to improve their attacks and defence, which helped them. Otherwise, Comos would have shown them more surprises.

[CageMabok]

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I will be happy if they qualify for the Champions League. They have managed to make it to the top four through a great performance beyond expectations and they have held that position for a long time. The key time to hold that position is now, but they have lost it at this time. It will not be easy to recover it. After losing to Inter Milan today, they will also have to fight against Napoli in the upcoming matches. They fought well against Inter Milan but ultimately lost the match. There is still a chance to achieve fourth place through consistency.

Losing to Inter Milan at home by that score is perfectly normal for a team like Como. Everyone knows that Inter Milan is far superior to any team in Serie A this season, so winning at Como's home ground is perfectly normal for Inter Milan. I'm still quite impressed with the performance of the Como players, who scored three goals against Inter Milan in that home match, and I still believe Como can reclaim the top four, as they are only two points behind Juventus in the current Serie A standings.

[pewboy]

uventus' performance was very erratic a few days ago. The team is trying to restore stability in performance. They won in their last match against Atalanta. Also, Como's performance is quite strong. Although they lost against Inter Milan in the last match, the match ended 3-4. Como played well. Compared to AC Milan and Napoli, Como and Juventus' performance is probably more stable now.

yes, predictions on Serie A matches are always difficult, especially this year, there is a very difficult championship, which certainly surprises all those who took certain matches for granted, for example the Como Inter match, i honestly never expected so many twists and turns, practically unforeseeable.