Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)

[fadhilz123]

The end of the season is always the most entertaining part because every team suddenly starts playing like their lives depend on it. Roma really showed serious fighting spirit in that comeback, especially after going behind late in the game. At this stage in the league, every single point matters and teams are under pressure either fighting for titles, top four or survival. Milan may still be ahead now, but with the way Roma are playing lately, nothing is guaranteed anymore.

These days, none of the teams are fighting for the title anymore, as Inter Milan has already won the trophy, so the teams currently in the top four are just fighting to disrupt the top-four finish and, for the teams lower down, to stay in Serie A next season. I'm also quite impressed by Roma's performance, as it could prevent AC Milan from qualifying for the Champions League if both teams experience similar results in their next match. Furthermore, Napoli also lost at home to Bologna, which could also make the top-four race even more intense.

[rezakurnia66]

Can't believing, Napoli failed secure the UEFA Champion League spot in this matchday after beating by Bologna and need waiting the upcoming matchday but have to win when facing Pisa, indeed the Scudetto race have been over but the top fourth standings race still interested for Serie A right now because have several club not secure yet with their position awhile.
Losing from Bologna last night make Napoli just remaining 2 points behind Juventus and likely the race for finish at higher standings must waiting until last games week, for awhile not only the top fourth standings race but also the relegation zone still interested fight between Cremonese and Lecce. Both team remaining 1 point only and upcoming match Cremonese will face Udinese and Como. For Lecce must beating Sassuolo and Genoa if want keep secure at Serie A next season.

[Princess Leah]

Can't believing, Napoli failed secure the UEFA Champion League spot in this matchday after beating by Bologna and need waiting the upcoming matchday but have to win when facing Pisa, indeed the Scudetto race have been over but the top fourth standings race still interested for Serie A right now because have several club not secure yet with their position awhile.

It's suprising because they didn't lose at Bologna's home but there's, the fact that this match would've guaranteed them a Champions League spot automatically if they had won was supposed to serve as a motivation to Napoli players coupled with the advantage of being at home, i don't know if their coach didn't motivate them enough cause it's unbelievable.

 Since they'll be playing next against a team that's already relegated, I think Napoli should use that as a compensation to their fans for this lose, cause I understand how it feels to go watch a home match with confidence that your team would be victorious then they end up disappointing by conceding three goals and lost at home, they better win against Pisa else they might lose the second position to Juventus.

[BlackBoss_]

Can't believing, Napoli failed secure the UEFA Champion League spot in this matchday after beating by Bologna and need waiting the upcoming matchday but have to win when facing Pisa, indeed the Scudetto race have been over but the top fourth standings race still interested for Serie A right now because have several club not secure yet with their position awhile.
Losing from Bologna last night make Napoli just remaining 2 points behind Juventus and likely the race for finish at higher standings must waiting until last games week, for awhile not only the top fourth standings race

With this bad result, Napoli are no longer safe in top four but if they can win at least one match in last two matches, top four will have them here because Napoli have better head to head results with AC Milan and AS Roma while they only have worse results agains Juventus. So if Napoli ends this season with same total points like AC Milan and AS Roma, they will take a higher position and end in top four. They have equal results with Como (both matches drawn with results as 0 - 0) but Como is kind of farthest compares to Napoli in position and points, so if Napoli won't lose all last two matches or one defeat and one draw, Como will not catch or surpass Napoli.

but also the relegation zone still interested fight between Cremonese and Lecce. Both team remaining 1 point only and upcoming match Cremonese will face Udinese and Como. For Lecce must beating Sassuolo and Genoa if want keep secure at Serie A next season.

Cremonese tried hard and took advantage of a defeat of Lecce to Juventus, for reducing point difference with Lecce to only 1 point. It's very good improvement of Cremonese as their very last efforts to exit the relegation zone. Now with one point less than Lecce, Cremonese see a clearer and better chance of staying in Serie A by surpassing Lecce in very last matches of Serie A, even at the very last minutes of season.

[meser#]

Had Napoli won, they would have almost guaranteed their place in the Champions League, but they lost 2-3 to Bologna.

Bologna were leading 0-2 in the 34th minute, but Napoli pulled one back in the final minute of the first half and then equalized at 2-2 at the start of the second half.

Bologna were the more dominant side in the match. Napoli would have gained at least a point if they had held on, but Rowe's goal in the 90+1st minute put Bologna 2-3 ahead, costing Napoli three points. Napoli are still the strongest contenders for Champions League qualification.

[satscraper]

Can't believing, Napoli failed secure the UEFA Champion League spot in this matchday after beating by Bologna and need waiting the upcoming matchday but have to win when facing Pisa, indeed the Scudetto race have been over but the top fourth standings race still interested for Serie A right now because have several club not secure yet with their position awhile.
Losing from Bologna last night make Napoli just remaining 2 points behind Juventus and likely the race for finish at higher standings must waiting until last games week, for awhile not only the top fourth standings race but also the relegation zone still interested fight between Cremonese and Lecce. Both team remaining 1 point only and upcoming match Cremonese will face Udinese and Como. For Lecce must beating Sassuolo and Genoa if want keep secure at Serie A next season.

Yeah, I understand, this match was disappointing for Napoli fans, but I’m not one of them. ^{My first favorite team in the Italian league is Inter, and my second is Juventus.} Why did they lose to Bologna? In my view, the crown on their heads blinded them a bit, so they underestimated the Bologna players in the first half, and Bologna managed to score twice. Besides, Bologna made reasonable and timely substitutions that helped them. So 2-3 turned out to be the fitting result.

[*Ace*]

Had Napoli won, they would have almost guaranteed their place in the Champions League, but they lost 2-3 to Bologna.

Bologna were leading 0-2 in the 34th minute, but Napoli pulled one back in the final minute of the first half and then equalized at 2-2 at the start of the second half.

Bologna were the more dominant side in the match. Napoli would have gained at least a point if they had held on, but Rowe's goal in the 90+1st minute put Bologna 2-3 ahead, costing Napoli three points. Napoli are still the strongest contenders for Champions League qualification.

It seems to me that once Napoli realised they’d never catch up with Inter, they just gave up and have put in some terrible performances in their last 5 or 6 games. And last night against Bologna, they did it all over again.
It seems strange to me that a team built to win the Scudetto now finds itself 15 points behind Inter, who are already Italian champions! I reckon Conte has had a hand in this; finishing third means they won’t qualify for the next Italian Super Cup.

[Frankolala]

Had Napoli won, they would have almost guaranteed their place in the Champions League, but they lost 2-3 to Bologna.

Bologna were leading 0-2 in the 34th minute, but Napoli pulled one back in the final minute of the first half and then equalized at 2-2 at the start of the second half.

Bologna were the more dominant side in the match. Napoli would have gained at least a point if they had held on, but Rowe's goal in the 90+1st minute put Bologna 2-3 ahead, costing Napoli three points. Napoli are still the strongest contenders for Champions League qualification.

Honestly, I didn't expect a defeat from Napoli because I saw them capable of winning Bologna but I was wrong because it turned out the opposite. Napoli position isn't secured yet because they are just two points ahead Juventus and three points ahead of Milan and Roma which means that any more defeat will bring them down to 4th or 5th position. UCL spot isn't yet guaranteed.

[MK-74]

Last night, Napoli were devastated after conceding a late goal at home.

Bologna scored the winning goal shortly before the end of the match and won the game.

If Napoli had won this match, they would have secured qualification for the Champions League. However, they still risk dropping further down the table.

In Serie A, there are only 3 points between 2nd and 5th place. With 2 weeks remaining in the season, the results these teams get will be extremely important.

[Lannakosa]

Last night, Napoli were devastated after conceding a late goal at home.

Bologna scored the winning goal shortly before the end of the match and won the game.

If Napoli had won this match, they would have secured qualification for the Champions League. However, they still risk dropping further down the table.

In Serie A, there are only 3 points between 2nd and 5th place. With 2 weeks remaining in the season, the results these teams get will be extremely important.

It was strange to see Napoli concede two quick goals against Bologna, but then they responded just as quickly and still had the entire second half to win the game. It felt like they could easily do it, but then Rowe scored the winning goal for Bologna in stoppage time. Yes, the gap between fifth and second place is only three points, but Napoli’s next match is against Pisa, who have already been relegated to Serie B, so I think they should win that game comfortably. I’m not sure about finishing second, but they should still be able to secure a Champions League spot.

[karabiber]

Had Napoli won, they would have almost guaranteed their place in the Champions League, but they lost 2-3 to Bologna.

Bologna were leading 0-2 in the 34th minute, but Napoli pulled one back in the final minute of the first half and then equalized at 2-2 at the start of the second half.

Bologna were the more dominant side in the match. Napoli would have gained at least a point if they had held on, but Rowe's goal in the 90+1st minute put Bologna 2-3 ahead, costing Napoli three points. Napoli are still the strongest contenders for Champions League qualification.

The Champions League qualification race is witnessing perhaps the most thrilling race in recent memory. The teams in this race are practically handing each other opportunities, as if to say, “Let’s not go—let them go instead.” First Milan, and now Napoli—they’ve both squandered a major opportunity this week with shocking results. In my opinion, the battle here is even more exciting than the race for the title. Next week, Napoli’s situation will be more comfortable compared to the other teams. Napoli won’t give up their Champions League ticket here because their opponent is a weak one they can beat.

[YUriy1991]

Serie A champion has been decided, but the biggest question now is which teams will qualify for the Champions League. Napoli is in the most advantageous position. If they win today, Napoli's Champions League participation is almost guaranteed.
Yesterday, Milan lost to Atalanta at home and remained on 67 points. Roma is currently securing a Champions League spot based on goal difference. I really want Como to be in the Champions League.

Roma and Juventus have tough matches ahead. Como will face easier opponents. I hope Como can achieve this.
Based on the standings, Como will participate in the Conference League.

To qualify for the Champions League, I also support Como. They started the competition from the bottom and managed to play well, competing with the top clubs in the Italian Serie A league. Coach Cesc Fabregas was able to make the team very cohesive and compact. Como game was very beautiful to enjoy during the 90 minutes of the match they played. So I really hope that next season Como qualifies and plays in the European Champions League representing the Italian Serie A. Especially considering the point difference between Juventus, AS Roma, and AC Milan is currently quite tight. Como has a very good chance, provided they have to win in the remaining final matches and hope the other team loses. so they can play in the European Champions League.

[Arenga pinnata]

Can't believing, Napoli failed secure the UEFA Champion League spot in this matchday after beating by Bologna and need waiting the upcoming matchday but have to win when facing Pisa, indeed the Scudetto race have been over but the top fourth standings race still interested for Serie A right now because have several club not secure yet with their position awhile.
Losing from Bologna last night make Napoli just remaining 2 points behind Juventus and likely the race for finish at higher standings must waiting until last games week, for awhile not only the top fourth standings race but also the relegation zone still interested fight between Cremonese and Lecce. Both team remaining 1 point only and upcoming match Cremonese will face Udinese and Como. For Lecce must beating Sassuolo and Genoa if want keep secure at Serie A next season.

I also didn’t expect the outcome of that match to be the same as Milan’s loss to Atalanta. i’m pretty disappointed with this result. Lately, I’ve just been unlucky in Serie A. every match I pick as my favorite always ends with an unexpected result. Like when I want both teams to score, and the match ends with only one team scoring. And when I don’t pick both teams to score, it turns out both teams do score.

Napoli might not be completely safe yet. But they have a comfortable lead. So I think Napoli will still be able to secure their UCL spot in the end. Because in the remaining matches, I don’t think Napoli will let us down again.

[Tonimez]

Can't believing, Napoli failed secure the UEFA Champion League spot in this matchday after beating by Bologna and need waiting the upcoming matchday but have to win when facing Pisa, indeed the Scudetto race have been over but the top fourth standings race still interested for Serie A right now because have several club not secure yet with their position awhile.
Losing from Bologna last night make Napoli just remaining 2 points behind Juventus and likely the race for finish at higher standings must waiting until last games week, for awhile not only the top fourth standings race but also the relegation zone still interested fight between Cremonese and Lecce. Both team remaining 1 point only and upcoming match Cremonese will face Udinese and Como. For Lecce must beating Sassuolo and Genoa if want keep secure at Serie A next season.

I also didn’t expect the outcome of that match to be the same as Milan’s loss to Atalanta. i’m pretty disappointed with this result. Lately, I’ve just been unlucky in Serie A. every match I pick as my favorite always ends with an unexpected result. Like when I want both teams to score, and the match ends with only one team scoring. And when I don’t pick both teams to score, it turns out both teams do score.

Napoli might not be completely safe yet. But they have a comfortable lead. So I think Napoli will still be able to secure their UCL spot in the end. Because in the remaining matches, I don’t think Napoli will let us down again.

Napoli disappointed many fans. It's true that Bologna is not a small team but then, it is not enough reason for a title contending side like Napoli to loose at their home. I was thinking that after coming from 2 goals down to draw in the 48th minutes that more goals could come from the home side, but no it went to goal drought until the late winner from Rowe. Napoli's chance of winning the title is so lean at this point with only 2 games to go. I don't think that Inter Milan would loose any game out of their remaining 2 games, so it's very important for Napoli to at least maintain their second place by winning their remaining games against Pisa and Udinese. Inter Milan has another challenge before them, the copper Italia final with Lazio so they will be focusing on the tomorrow's encounter. But no matter what, even a draw will give them the title because of their goal difference which I'm sure Napoli can never contend.

The top 4 race is still very hard and every win matters alot now. I didn't expect AC Milan to be in this tight corner based on how they were contending with Inter Milan. If care is not taken now, Como may displace them.

[Baki202]

I also didn’t expect the outcome of that match to be the same as Milan’s loss to Atalanta. i’m pretty disappointed with this result. Lately, I’ve just been unlucky in Serie A. every match I pick as my favorite always ends with an unexpected result. Like when I want both teams to score, and the match ends with only one team scoring. And when I don’t pick both teams to score, it turns out both teams do score.

Atlanta took that game too seriously and the way goals were dropping is just very entertaining and no one saw this coming that Atlanta is going to win Milan in this case, there is no need to be too disappointed because nothing is certain when it comes to football it has to be something you prepared for, the serie A is full of surprises and as it is now it not as if the winning will make ant difference but the fact that  they won is what will matter to them like this and it was just a goal difference and even Milan had the energy just that they could not win so it does not look that bad.

Napoli might not be completely safe yet. But they have a comfortable lead. So I think Napoli will still be able to secure their UCL spot in the end. Because in the remaining matches, I don’t think Napoli will let us down again.

Napoli don't even have that opportunity any longer to fight because just look at the gap between them  so them should not even presure there self like they can win the title,  the only person we see winning the trophy is Inter and that ia because of the point that they have so Napoli do not stand a chance with that,  you have that confidence that Napoli will not let you down again, let's see about that until they disappoint you.

[dezoel]

The fact that Milan has only 1 win out of the last 5 games, and they keep losing, does make it look like they are not going to be in the top four this season if this keeps going on.

And for a team that was second place for a very long time, it is clear that they are just running out of gas and that is why they are doing badly, because for like 30 weeks or so of the season, they did alright, and looked like they were guaranteed to be in the top four, but then they started to just keep losing more and more.

[Zanab247]

Last night, Napoli were devastated after conceding a late goal at home.

Bologna scored the winning goal shortly before the end of the match and won the game.

If Napoli had won this match, they would have secured qualification for the Champions League. However, they still risk dropping further down the table.

Napoli coach have to do something fast to improve his players, because many people have confidence on that game that Napoli will use home advantage to play Bologna to lose strength for Napoli to secure goals that will give them victory but it was a surprised that Bologna secured two goals without allowed Napoli to secure a single goal in the 45 minutes. Despite Bologna won the game, I guess Napoli improve in the second half, because they equalized the two goals but Bologna strikers secured another opportunity in the 90 minutes to add another goal that made them to beat Napoli 2:3 to caused Napoli to lose points.

What happened yesterday was not the wish of Napoli, because they where very prepared to make sure they win the game to qualify for champion league but Bologna coach trained his players to do what they have not done before in this season to stop Napoli that is maintaining second position in the Italian league table.

[Volgastallion]

Is incredible as i said before in another post of mine, seems like most of the teams in SerieA doesnt want to secure their position in the next season european competitions, all fo them drop points and all of them are now between a gap of 3 to 5 points which is super crazy to see, who is gonna be in the next champions league a few weeks back was clear and now is an absolute doubt.

Come on Como push.

[babo]

Is incredible as i said before in another post of mine, seems like most of the teams in SerieA doesnt want to secure their position in the next season european competitions, all fo them drop points and all of them are now between a gap of 3 to 5 points which is super crazy to see, who is gonna be in the next champions league a few weeks back was clear and now is an absolute doubt.

Come on Como push.

In the end, the place in Europe is assured, so it doesn't matter anymore
for me, sorry to say my opinion, it's better to keep it low key
For example, if they play the Conference League and win it, it is better, hypothetically, to play the Champions League and exit in the first round.
I don't know if you understood my speech

[Rashlyowl]

The fact that Milan has only 1 win out of the last 5 games, and they keep losing, does make it look like they are not going to be in the top four this season if this keeps going on.

Their competitors for fourth place are Roma & Como, I don't think they will fall to fifth or sixth place, their opponents in the last 2 matches will be Genoa & Cagliari, they should be able to get points easily against those 2 weak teams. They didn't learn from the last few matches, but I hope they can make better results in the remaining 2 matches.