Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)

[Bigjoe33]

Did you ever have that feeling the match was going to end in a draw? Because my brain was literally like, 'Hey, Roma, Como how about we just split the points and call it a day? 

But I think we need to reconsider this after I found out that one of Gasperini’s key players, Bryan Cristante, could miss the game. He plays an important role in controlling the midfield tempo. If he’s really out, Como might have a slightly better chance to win.

That said, if Gasperini goes with a more defensive setup, I can still see this ending in a draw.

https://www.transfermarkt.com/bryan-cristante/verletzungen/spieler/199248

Yes, that happens, but this doesn't seem to be the case here. If both teams were at the very top, I would think about a draw (like everything can’t be that good, so both should lose points), but now Como is clearly in a catching position.

Even though Como is I'm 8th position now, but I see a very high competitive match between both teams. I want to view it from a perspective of two champions meeting and trying to fight for supremacy. If we look at it, despite Roma is at the top, it's just a 3 points gap, and a win for como puts them equal in points with Roma. On the other hand, Roma would want to win, because they know a loss or even a draw will probably make them lose there first spot at the table. So it's a fight for the two teams.  They will always give there all.

[m4r1o]

Inter Milan and Roma did not look like they wants to give up anytime soon, they are enjoying the race and will never want any mistake that will drop them now, but it must definitely happen which I don’t know which team will drop some points anytime soon but let expect fatigue to drop some performances of these teams.

Juventus on the other hand has been struggling on the past seasons, and this season they have come again; I just hope they can do something better to get themselves back to the champions league because challenging for this season’s title challenge, they are not stronger to compete for the title.

Juventus is the most successful team in the Italian championship and this says a lot about its way of recovering from the past catastrophic years. This year they seem to have changed gear and at least in this initial phase of the championship and during the first match of the Europa League they showed a more convincing game which i hope will last for a long time. But this year is a Roma year, my beloved team.

[changaa]

I can't comment on Juventus because once Greatness have been brought down to nothing. They're no longer that special elite team that oppositions do get frightened to face in major tournaments like the UEFEA Champions League, they're just vulnerable and performing like any other random club in Europe. The board didn't got a proper planning in other to replace the special abilities of these players. Juventus had players like Bonucci, Douglas Costa, Mandzukic, Paulo Dybala, Chellini, Paul Pogba, but none of them currently plays for the club and even the backup replacement was not even effective like them.

Juventus can count on bouncing back but it doesn't seem like they can do that now because they're too busy trying to match up to the expectations of the fans. The club needs to be rebuild, in reference talking about the players and the management.

Obviously we are talking about a Juve who won multiple consecutive championships with a phenomenal squad and who were also scary in the Champions League. But now that Juve belongs to the past and we cannot always and only talk about what happened years ago.

We need to roll up our sleeves and start playing convincingly again, something that has been drastically lacking in recent years and which has caused our fans to discuss very heatedly.

[Oluwa-btc]

After a few years, Serie A is having a good start with a few teams on a good level fighting hard for staying at the top. Roma is looking good; while Inter Milan also has good consistency, things are surely going to be more interesting in the coming days after the break. The most interesting game is Como vs. Roma, with Roma being the top 8 teams with a 3-point difference, surely having something entertaining for fans.

Cagliari is going to entertain Juventus while Napoli is having a challenge. High-flying Frosinone can keep Roma in top rank, or Inter Milan will steal its talk of town right now. Como also has a decent start; they surely have enough potential to beat Roma at home, but it's still its top-flight game with a balanced team. After the break, fans will be watching good soccer till the last minute of this game.

I don't know about you all, but AS Roma wins this game in my books. If they can hold down Inter Milan right before the international break, then they can beat this Como United who lost to Frosinone. AS Roma sits right on top of the Seria A league standing and I believe they have such further plans to sit on top and ahead of Inter Milan.
Cagliari are one of the finest attacking sides in Seria A, and they pose a great threat against the old ladies Juventus. I saw some prediction online I love a bout Frosinone sharing points with Napoli, and with the inconsistent Napoli, I doubt they'd successfully beat the high flying Frosinone. The game I'm keen to see us that game between Atalanta and Venezia.

[cande86]

You're right, their main goal will be to win the Scudetto. The team is strong even if they haven't started the season perfectly. But we're still in the very early stages of the championship and anything can happen. The race for the Scudetto will be very close. Let's remember that Inter and Roma have started the season excellently, and I don't think they'll give up easily! They all want to win.

The nice thing about this start of the season in Serie A is that compared to last year there have already been many goals and the matches are even more pleasant to watch. And so this is already an excellent sign regarding the Italian championship. Furthermore, there are many teams with the possibilities and ability to reach the top of the table. So it will definitely be interesting to see how it goes.

[giorgione]

There's nothing impossible in football, especially since it's still the beginning of the season. Only 5 matches have been played and you've already judged that only Inter and Roma are competing for the trophy. You might forget that last season, Milan also performed very convincingly at the start of the season to compete for the Scudetto especially since at the same time Milan was only focused on the domestic league, but what happened is they didn't even qualify for the UCL.

I mean, we can't judge the race for the trophy just based on the 5 matches played so far because it's still too early, and Serie A hasn't even reached a quarter of the season yet. So in my opinion, the fight for the Scudetto is still open to other big teams not just Roma or Inter. Actually, I really doubt that Roma can keep holding their top position especially since after the international break they'll face a tough match against Como.

But in fact its a type of conversation that i can't conceive of, as if the only two noteworthy teams are Inter and Roma, when Inter have a clear problem of going behind in practically every match and its not something that goes unnoticed, while Roma are the only team that actually has a noteworthy game, that is doing very well. But there are teams like Como, Juventus and Milan, which are equally dangerous and which must be taken into consideration.

[verdinio]

This issue about juventus is so tiring, I have been expecting changes in the club for a very long time but now it is as though they are getting more worst than before. The Juventus that doesn't toy around with underdog teams are now having a hard time wining those underdog teams sometimes they even struggle for a draw, I don't really know what the problem is. I literally stopped following them up due to the fact that they are not consistent in their performance, it varies. Whatever it is that is making them to underperform I think it's high time for them to fix it because it's not longer funny as I'm beginning to get fed up with the way things are going for them.

Seeing how these initial Juventus matches went, i don't see where the deterioration is, also because Juventus have had problems reforming the team for several years and this year they spent a huge amount of money again, but we're starting to see some qualities stand out more decisively than in other years.

[Gost ms]

Did you ever have that feeling the match was going to end in a draw? Because my brain was literally like, 'Hey, Roma, Como how about we just split the points and call it a day? 

But I think we need to reconsider this after I found out that one of Gasperini’s key players, Bryan Cristante, could miss the game. He plays an important role in controlling the midfield tempo. If he’s really out, Como might have a slightly better chance to win.

That said, if Gasperini goes with a more defensive setup, I can still see this ending in a draw.

https://www.transfermarkt.com/bryan-cristante/verletzungen/spieler/199248

Yes, that happens, but this doesn't seem to be the case here. If both teams were at the very top, I would think about a draw (like everything can’t be that good, so both should lose points), but now Como is clearly in a catching position.

Even though Como is I'm 8th position now, but I see a very high competitive match between both teams. I want to view it from a perspective of two champions meeting and trying to fight for supremacy. If we look at it, despite Roma is at the top, it's just a 3 points gap, and a win for como puts them equal in points with Roma. On the other hand, Roma would want to win, because they know a loss or even a draw will probably make them lose there first spot at the table. So it's a fight for the two teams.  They will always give there all.

Roma will not want to miss this match in any way. Because they are now fighting to retain the top position and at the moment Inter Milan is on equal points. If this match is lost or drawn, they will never be able to retain the top position because Inter Milan's next match will be with Parma. We can assume that Inter Milan has won this match. Although this match will not be easy, but the possibility of Roma winning this match is much higher. Roma's offensive part is in a very strong position, they are in a consistent position, the defense part is very strong. So if you neglect Como, then this match will definitely bring bad times for Roma.

[HyperCodexV]

Inter Milan and Roma did not look like they wants to give up anytime soon, they are enjoying the race and will never want any mistake that will drop them now, but it must definitely happen which I don’t know which team will drop some points anytime soon but let expect fatigue to drop some performances of these teams.

Juventus on the other hand has been struggling on the past seasons, and this season they have come again; I just hope they can do something better to get themselves back to the champions league because challenging for this season’s title challenge, they are not stronger to compete for the title.

Juventus is the most successful team in the Italian championship and this says a lot about its way of recovering from the past catastrophic years. This year they seem to have changed gear and at least in this initial phase of the championship and during the first match of the Europa League they showed a more convincing game which i hope will last for a long time. But this year is a Roma year, my beloved team.

You can never write off Juve when they eventually decide to correct some of their mistakes because they are the most successful club in Italy. They have somehow found a new gear to their playing style under Thiago Mota. 13 points at 2nd on the table and going unbeaten so far. They dominated PSV in UCL and that should prove that their recovery to what they once were is manifesting. Roma is clear at the top, but Juve will surely fight to claim that spot.

[ASloveapg]

You can never write off Juve when they eventually decide to correct some of their mistakes because they are the most successful club in Italy. They have somehow found a new gear to their playing style under Thiago Mota. 13 points at 2nd on the table and going unbeaten so far. They dominated PSV in UCL and that should prove that their recovery to what they once were is manifesting. Roma is clear at the top, but Juve will surely fight to claim that spot.

I don't understand which team you are talking about, are you talking about Juventus? They are currently in 7th position in Serie A with 10 points from 5 matches, and if we talk about Juventus vs PSV in UCL, then they did not lose with power, but they lost to PSV on the contrary. I don't really understand your post well, I can't reconcile any of your words.

Yes, Juventus had their best time in Serie A, where they won 9 consecutive seasons with dominated, but after that 6 seasons have passed, and they are no longer in good form. Currently, if we talk about the strongest team in Serie A, then we will see Inter Milan. And if I talk about this season, then Inter Milan and Roma will be the most likely ones at the moment.

[Cryptoprincess101]

Inter Milan and Roma did not look like they wants to give up anytime soon, they are enjoying the race and will never want any mistake that will drop them now, but it must definitely happen which I don’t know which team will drop some points anytime soon but let expect fatigue to drop some performances of these teams.

Juventus on the other hand has been struggling on the past seasons, and this season they have come again; I just hope they can do something better to get themselves back to the champions league because challenging for this season’s title challenge, they are not stronger to compete for the title.

Juventus is the most successful team in the Italian championship and this says a lot about its way of recovering from the past catastrophic years. This year they seem to have changed gear and at least in this initial phase of the championship and during the first match of the Europa League they showed a more convincing game which i hope will last for a long time. But this year is a Roma year, my beloved team.

Juventus dominance in the Serie A is all in the past now, I don't think they can be able to retrace their track back again especially now that Napoli and Inter Milan have been rotating the league title and it doesn't even look like Juventus will stand a chance to win the Serie A anytime soon except they sign new quality players who can revive the spark of the team again.

Did you just said that "this year is Roma year"? May i remind you that Roma, Inter Milan and Lazio have equal points? 13 points each which will make it difficult for Roma to emerge league winners because Lazio and Inter Milan cannot lose out at the same time which means that one of them will continue the title race alongside Roma. The only reason why Roma have the higher chances of winning the Serie A is because they score many goals and concede less so it can give them advantage based on the sum of goal scored versus goals conceded as against the other teams in the title race.

[AYOBA]

Inter Milan and Roma did not look like they wants to give up anytime soon, they are enjoying the race and will never want any mistake that will drop them now, but it must definitely happen which I don’t know which team will drop some points anytime soon but let expect fatigue to drop some performances of these teams.

Juventus on the other hand has been struggling on the past seasons, and this season they have come again; I just hope they can do something better to get themselves back to the champions league because challenging for this season’s title challenge, they are not stronger to compete for the title.

Juventus is the most successful team in the Italian championship and this says a lot about its way of recovering from the past catastrophic years. This year they seem to have changed gear and at least in this initial phase of the championship and during the first match of the Europa League they showed a more convincing game which i hope will last for a long time. But this year is a Roma year, my beloved team.

Juventus have never get this season clear unlike previous seasons that they be the successful team in this Italian league, the season has already over for them they’ve hand over it to Roma. Because Roma and Inter Milan seem to be the successful team to dominate the league this season, and among of this two clubs that have higher chances of winning I have more hope on the Roma than the others team; base on the fact that they have ready to win Italian league they didn’t come to give up.

[Sally9256]

Juventus dominance in the Serie A is all in the past now, I don't think they can be able to retrace their track back again especially now that Napoli and Inter Milan have been rotating the league title and it doesn't even look like Juventus will stand a chance to win the Serie A anytime soon except they sign new quality players who can revive the spark of the team again.

It will be very hard for Juventus to even win or compete for the league title now, they are short of experience and matured players like they used to in the past. Juventus in the past were known for having matured players like those that are almost done with there careers, and have the experience to win them trophy, but of recent lacks such players and are not spending much on signing talents to the team.

With the way the Italian league is right now Juventus tenure might have ended, because it's almost impossible for them to even atleast compete for the 1st position on the table with the squad they have. And even if Juventus decide to make some signings to strengthen their squad, teams like inter, Roma and Lazio might eventually do  the same to be able to keep up with the league title fight.

[Arenga pinnata]

Even though Como is I'm 8th position now, but I see a very high competitive match between both teams. I want to view it from a perspective of two champions meeting and trying to fight for supremacy. If we look at it, despite Roma is at the top, it's just a 3 points gap, and a win for como puts them equal in points with Roma. On the other hand, Roma would want to win, because they know a loss or even a draw will probably make them lose there first spot at the table. So it's a fight for the two teams.  They will always give there all.

Right now, there really isn’t a big gap in points between the top 8 and the top of the table. So I expect there to be drastic changes in the standings after this week. Roma is currently at the top and will certainly try to stay there no matter what.  However, the problem is that their opponent is Como, a team whose strength cannot be overlooked. Especially since Como is the home team in this match, so the pressure on Roma will be quite intense. Personally, I predict a draw, or at the very least, I think both teams will score. Perhaps my prediction is a win for Como or a draw with both teams scoring, that’s all.

[Pressurizedem]

I can't comment on Juventus because once Greatness have been brought down to nothing. They're no longer that special elite team that oppositions do get frightened to face in major tournaments like the UEFEA Champions League, they're just vulnerable and performing like any other random club in Europe. The board didn't got a proper planning in other to replace the special abilities of these players. Juventus had players like Bonucci, Douglas Costa, Mandzukic, Paulo Dybala, Chellini, Paul Pogba, but none of them currently plays for the club and even the backup replacement was not even effective like them.

Juventus can count on bouncing back but it doesn't seem like they can do that now because they're too busy trying to match up to the expectations of the fans. The club needs to be rebuild, in reference talking about the players and the management.

Obviously we are talking about a Juve who won multiple consecutive championships with a phenomenal squad and who were also scary in the Champions League. But now that Juve belongs to the past and we cannot always and only talk about what happened years ago.

We need to roll up our sleeves and start playing convincingly again, something that has been drastically lacking in recent years and which has caused our fans to discuss very heatedly.

The Juventus of today is no longer the way we know, so many things have changed about them. Their identity has changed too. What I know about Juventus and their style of play is that they were very good defensively. If they can score you just one goal, then there is every tendency that you aren't going to score them back again. They were so solid and good at that to the extent that teams were scared of them not scoring you first, beci if they don, you might not see a single goal again.

They still have  a little bit of that, but they are  a little more vulnerable that they were before. The Juventus of today, there is a guarantee that every  good team who plays against them will definitely score them and win them. They are now scared of playing a big team, but they forget they were once a big team that was dreaded by other teams.

[Alex077]

You can never write off Juve when they eventually decide to correct some of their mistakes because they are the most successful club in Italy. They have somehow found a new gear to their playing style under Thiago Mota. 13 points at 2nd on the table and going unbeaten so far. They dominated PSV in UCL and that should prove that their recovery to what they once were is manifesting. Roma is clear at the top, but Juve will surely fight to claim that spot.

I wouldn't completely write off Juve. But right now, Juventus isn't sitting in second place with 13 point. And they didn't exactly dominate against PSV either. I dunno where you get such info.

So, these two point alone don't prove they are making comeback. Actual question for me is, are Juve just off to good start or do they have squad depth to maintain that level throughout entire season? Right now, there are injury concern involving player like Yıldız, Locatelli and Thuram which is crucial factor going forward.

I’d consider Juve an outsider in title race against Roma and Inter. But I’d like to see few more matches before calling them contender. Historical dominance is certainly relevant. But it can't win today's match for them.

[Obulis]

Did you ever have that feeling the match was going to end in a draw? Because my brain was literally like, 'Hey, Roma, Como how about we just split the points and call it a day? 

But I think we need to reconsider this after I found out that one of Gasperini’s key players, Bryan Cristante, could miss the game. He plays an important role in controlling the midfield tempo. If he’s really out, Como might have a slightly better chance to win.

That said, if Gasperini goes with a more defensive setup, I can still see this ending in a draw.

https://www.transfermarkt.com/bryan-cristante/verletzungen/spieler/199248

Yes, that happens, but this doesn't seem to be the case here. If both teams were at the very top, I would think about a draw (like everything can’t be that good, so both should lose points), but now Como is clearly in a catching position.

Even though Como is I'm 8th position now, but I see a very high competitive match between both teams. I want to view it from a perspective of two champions meeting and trying to fight for supremacy. If we look at it, despite Roma is at the top, it's just a 3 points gap, and a win for como puts them equal in points with Roma. On the other hand, Roma would want to win, because they know a loss or even a draw will probably make them lose there first spot at the table. So it's a fight for the two teams.  They will always give there all.

Battle line! All of which are prediction and one funny thing with prediction is how it will happen directly or opposite to the way you viewed it. Let me give mine! Like betting on this match como vs Roma on sunday, I will go with two goals and above or it's going to be an away win or draw. Roma that loves to keep up on top is going to win or have a draw with como that also loves to level up on the table. I see a serious battle indeed.

[Lannakosa]

Even though Como is I'm 8th position now, but I see a very high competitive match between both teams. I want to view it from a perspective of two champions meeting and trying to fight for supremacy. If we look at it, despite Roma is at the top, it's just a 3 points gap, and a win for como puts them equal in points with Roma. On the other hand, Roma would want to win, because they know a loss or even a draw will probably make them lose there first spot at the table. So it's a fight for the two teams.  They will always give there all.

I think Roma has much greater potential to challenge Inter for the Scudetto, whereas for Como, this season will once again come down to trying to secure a Champions League spot. However Como plays very well at home and has a solid attack, so I think both teams will score in this match. I believe that even a draw would be considered a good result for Como.

[kennycryptoitalia]

It will be a very nervous match for me
Roma cannot and does not want to lose, nor does Como who will have the full support of their fans at home.
so the match will be tough and I think also very physical and foul-filled, nasty at times
I expect it because both are ambitious teams..

Both teams certainly don't intend to aim for a banal draw, but they will certainly want to take home the three points. Perhaps Roma even have more conviction, caught up in the momentum of this excellent start to the championship. So maybe they will take a few more risks in an attempt to score points.

[changaa]

Well, Inter Milan's defense is a bit concerning. They've scored a lot of goals 15 and, well, that's still the most so far.  But they've also conceded 8 goals so far. This is different from Roma, who've  conceded only 3 goals and scored 14. So, at first glance, Roma seem to have the  edge. But that's not really the issue. It's about which team will be able to maintain their form throughout the season. Constantly drawing isn't ideal, even if it's slightly better than losing. However, to stay at the top, Roma really needs to keep winning matches.

Inter, at least in three games, have managed to go behind by two goals and this fact must make the defense worry because it is not always possible to recover from an unfavorable result of two goals. For now they have managed to do so by demonstrating their offensive capabilities, but it is better to pay attention to the defensive department.