⚽ Lega Serie A 🇮🇹 (Italian League) Prediction Thread 2025/2026 ⚽

[katanic97]

Are you suggesting that Modric will start regularly then? It sounds unbelievable that he starts every game considering his age. I can see him mentoring players on the training ground or helping from the bench now and then. I guess you don't think age is a huge issue, judging from your previous comment, although I'm not sure he has the strength to keep running if he hits 50 or 60 years old.

Why not? He's only 39 now, he can easily maintain his level until he's 43 and that's a great achievement For me, he's very good and his quality represents him well At least he runs. There are other famous players who don't run, I think he knows who, However, for me the Croatian has a good physical condition and Milan is a team that plays easily in defense and on the counterattack, so he can basically adapt to that game structure and play the full 90 minutes.

Exactly, he will show his magic on the pitch. Luka is a serious player for serious matches. He came to help Milan reach european competition and fight for the scudetto. I think he can easily play 90 minutes even though he is 39 years old.

[*Ace*]

Inter Milan were so lucky to qualify for the champion league final last season and I'm quite sure such an opportunity won't be near them again in the coming seasons. Meanwhile, in their Italian league cup ,they are most likely to lift the cup which they might prioritize.

Moreover Napoli haven't backed down just yet, even after lifting their domestic league title and having brought in an experienced player like De Bruyne to strengthen the midfield with Scott McTominay who won the player of the season.
Conte did a successful job by leading Napoli to their Serie A trophy last season. Additionally, in the friendly match they played a day ago, it was proven that the new players were so promising and eager for greatness.

I don't understand your thinking!
Inter were lucky to qualify for the next Champions League?
I remind you that Inter could win everything last season and was unlucky not to win a single trophy.
Then who would have been the unlucky team not to qualify for the next Champions League?
Come on let's be serious!

yes in fact he narrowly missed winning the championship
I don't know if it was Inter's bad luck or Napoli's luck or rather Antonio Conte's luck, known as the crybaby.
In fact, I hoped he wouldn't win, not out of bad intentions, but Antonio Conte feels like a god without having the characteristics.

I wouldn't call it luck, because Inzaghi gave up initially on winning Scudetto and focused more on UCL matches because he felt that's all he needs to win for Inter. Assuming Inzaghi continued with the vibes that Inter started with and ended the league with the determination of winning Scudetto, Napoli wouldn't have won it.

It was towards the end of the league when there was a few matches left that Inzaghi became thirsty for the Scudetto since he saw that it was possible for him to win both competitions but Napoli had already taken the top spot of the table with three points ahead of Inter.

I don't think it was Simone Inzaghi's choice, but rather I think it was a choice made by the management. It was the fans who were asking to win the Champions League, and I personally supported this choice by Inzaghi.
If you have forced choices, then you choose the best way! If it goes well you have won something important, if it goes badly at least you have tried.

[babo]

I don't think it was Simone Inzaghi's choice, but rather I think it was a choice made by the management. It was the fans who were asking to win the Champions League, and I personally supported this choice by Inzaghi.
If you have forced choices, then you choose the best way! If it goes well you have won something important, if it goes badly at least you have tried.

Guys, the Champions League brings in money, it makes sense to focus on that
Real Madrid built an entire strategy around this, in fact they won so many Champions Leagues, what they did makes sense, they were just unlucky because they could have left the scene as a hero.

[giorgione]

Inter Milan were so lucky to qualify for the champion league final last season and I'm quite sure such an opportunity won't be near them again in the coming seasons. Meanwhile, in their Italian league cup ,they are most likely to lift the cup which they might prioritize.

Moreover Napoli haven't backed down just yet, even after lifting their domestic league title and having brought in an experienced player like De Bruyne to strengthen the midfield with Scott McTominay who won the player of the season.
Conte did a successful job by leading Napoli to their Serie A trophy last season. Additionally, in the friendly match they played a day ago, it was proven that the new players were so promising and eager for greatness.

I don't understand your thinking!
Inter were lucky to qualify for the next Champions League?
I remind you that Inter could win everything last season and was unlucky not to win a single trophy.
Then who would have been the unlucky team not to qualify for the next Champions League?
Come on let's be serious!

yes in fact he narrowly missed winning the championship
I don't know if it was Inter's bad luck or Napoli's luck or rather Antonio Conte's luck, known as the crybaby.
In fact, I hoped he wouldn't win, not out of bad intentions, but Antonio Conte feels like a god without having the characteristics.

I wouldn't call it luck, because Inzaghi gave up initially on winning Scudetto and focused more on UCL matches because he felt that's all he needs to win for Inter. Assuming Inzaghi continued with the vibes that Inter started with and ended the league with the determination of winning Scudetto, Napoli wouldn't have won it.

It was towards the end of the league when there was a few matches left that Inzaghi became thirsty for the Scudetto since he saw that it was possible for him to win both competitions but Napoli had already taken the top spot of the table with three points ahead of Inter.

I don't think it was Simone Inzaghi's choice, but rather I think it was a choice made by the management. It was the fans who were asking to win the Champions League, and I personally supported this choice by Inzaghi.
If you have forced choices, then you choose the best way! If it goes well you have won something important, if it goes badly at least you have tried.

It must be said that Simone Inzaghi tried in every way to win the cup, he put together a good team and he created a good group that allowed him to get to the final, where the whole match went a bit badly, the team wasn't playing well and they weren't able to defend very well, and that was the end.

[CLS63]

I don't understand your thinking!
Inter were lucky to qualify for the next Champions League?
I remind you that Inter could win everything last season and was unlucky not to win a single trophy.
Then who would have been the unlucky team not to qualify for the next Champions League?
Come on let's be serious!

I agree with you to the end about this. Luck has nothing to do with Inter's success in the Champions League last season. They reached that stage with a huge effort. We all know the way they eliminated the best Barcelona of the recent years.

Just because PSG found a way to defeat them we shouldn't say it was luck for Inter. They did this in the 22/23 season too. Maybe they left the pitch in a sad mood in both finales but this still doesn't change the fact that they did a great work in both years.

[reefsea]

I agree with you to the end about this. Luck has nothing to do with Inter's success in the Champions League last season. They reached that stage with a huge effort. We all know the way they eliminated the best Barcelona of the recent years.

Just because PSG found a way to defeat them we shouldn't say it was luck for Inter. They did this in the 22/23 season too. Maybe they left the pitch in a sad mood in both finales but this still doesn't change the fact that they did a great work in both years.

Inter Milan's failure in the Champions League final was heartbreaking, as they were defeated by a huge scoreline. However, on the bigger note, they achieved a remarkable achievement, reaching the final, only to be thwarted by PSG. Inter Milan is not an inconsistent team, but they always give their all to win. The defeat in the final was very disappointing, but they have learned to perform better and are ready to win the title.

Last season, Inter Milan also led the Serie A standings for a long time until finally giving up because Napoli were more consistent. Last season's failure led to the resignation of their coach, and this season, Inter Milan is turning a new page with Chivu, and I believe the Scudetto is Inter Milan's top priority this season.

[GiftedMAN]

I don't understand your thinking!
Inter were lucky to qualify for the next Champions League?
I remind you that Inter could win everything last season and was unlucky not to win a single trophy.
Then who would have been the unlucky team not to qualify for the next Champions League?
Come on let's be serious!

I agree with you to the end about this. Luck has nothing to do with Inter's success in the Champions League last season. They reached that stage with a huge effort. We all know the way they eliminated the best Barcelona of the recent years.

Just because PSG found a way to defeat them we shouldn't say it was luck for Inter. They did this in the 22/23 season too. Maybe they left the pitch in a sad mood in both finales but this still doesn't change the fact that they did a great work in both years.

It's true, anyone that followed the Champions League last season to the end can testify that Inter Milan didn't reach the finals by luck it was their effort that got them there cause when they played against Barcelona they even scored first and added more whenever Barcelona equalized that's not luck if they didn't make good effort to score those goals how would they even had defeated Barcelona to the finals.

[*Ace*]

I don't understand your thinking!
Inter were lucky to qualify for the next Champions League?
I remind you that Inter could win everything last season and was unlucky not to win a single trophy.
Then who would have been the unlucky team not to qualify for the next Champions League?
Come on let's be serious!

I agree with you to the end about this. Luck has nothing to do with Inter's success in the Champions League last season. They reached that stage with a huge effort. We all know the way they eliminated the best Barcelona of the recent years.

Just because PSG found a way to defeat them we shouldn't say it was luck for Inter. They did this in the 22/23 season too. Maybe they left the pitch in a sad mood in both finales but this still doesn't change the fact that they did a great work in both years.

It's true, anyone that followed the Champions League last season to the end can testify that Inter Milan didn't reach the finals by luck it was their effort that got them there cause when they played against Barcelona they even scored first and added more whenever Barcelona equalized that's not luck if they didn't make good effort to score those goals how would they even had defeated Barcelona to the finals.

Inter last year had a crazy run in all competitions
Unfortunately, it did not manage to put any trophies in its trophy cabinet. But I would not speak of luck or bad luck! I would rather talk about the will to win or not. And I would say that she had a will to win, but not so much that she was able to bring home trophies.

[babo]

Inter last year had a crazy run in all competitions
Unfortunately, it did not manage to put any trophies in its trophy cabinet. But I would not speak of luck or bad luck! I would rather talk about the will to win or not. And I would say that she had a will to win, but not so much that she was able to bring home trophies.

Don't worry, this year will go badly for Inter
No new players, an aging team, a new coach... what could go wrong? Everything
In fact, I expect a disappointing season from Inter obviously, just as I expect a disappointing season from the other big teams.

[tygeade]

Guys, the Champions League brings in money, it makes sense to focus on that
Real Madrid built an entire strategy around this, in fact they won so many Champions Leagues, what they did makes sense, they were just unlucky because they could have left the scene as a hero.

You think teams actually depend on that money? I mean if you combine, that becomes 100 million euro to win the whole thing and yes that is great, who wouldn2t want that, but you think they "depend" on it? Real Madrid pays 300 million just on salaries of the players.

Do not get me started on the transfer fees, staff, the offices, all the workers of the club, from simple janitor to some CEO type position, they employ thousands and thousands of people, which makes millions of Euro every month. The cost, the maintenance, basically when you think about it, they spend 500+ million a year, every single year, easily. So yeah, winning that 100 million is great, who wouldn't want that, but they have to pay this money even if they lose, so they do not rely on that at all, they already spend multiple times more than that.

[Distraction]

Guys, the Champions League brings in money, it makes sense to focus on that
Real Madrid built an entire strategy around this, in fact they won so many Champions Leagues, what they did makes sense, they were just unlucky because they could have left the scene as a hero.

Agreed. Of course it was reasonable for Inter to mainly focus on the CL for this reason. They can't get this much money by lifting the Serie A trophy if I'm not wrong.

I understand the fans caring about the league championship here. But thanks to that effort in the CL their finances got a little better. 

They even qualified for the finale 2 times in the last 3 years...

[aylabadia05]

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Don't worry, this year will go badly for Inter

If last season failed to win the title, this season might fail in the second place of the standings

No new players, an aging team, a new coach... what could go wrong? Everything
In fact, I expect a disappointing season from Inter obviously, just as I expect a disappointing season from the other big teams.

New coaches come from clubs that are rich in history, but are not promising with his coaching experience.
Not underestimated, but this season will be more sad.
For fans, they will remain loyal and it's good for them.

[cande86]

Inter last year had a crazy run in all competitions
Unfortunately, it did not manage to put any trophies in its trophy cabinet. But I would not speak of luck or bad luck! I would rather talk about the will to win or not. And I would say that she had a will to win, but not so much that she was able to bring home trophies.

Don't worry, this year will go badly for Inter
No new players, an aging team, a new coach... what could go wrong? Everything
In fact, I expect a disappointing season from Inter obviously, just as I expect a disappointing season from the other big teams.

But I think that this year Inter could be a real surprise, the players are there and the club is doing everything to make the best purchases with Lookman who is a serious market objective, I don't know at what point in the negotiations they are but the team is certainly not lacking

[el kaka22]

Everyone does believe that Inter will do better. At least win one thing this season. UCL winning isn't easy, even with 2 finals in 3 years, it becomes very tough and I can see why they failed. Plus, they are not competing with the same budgets. The teams they are going against are not really the same financially as Inter, the gap is huge.

Inter is working towards consistency and they are doing whatever they can to make it happen. They had the same players, mostly of course, for many years, which means they got used to each other and they are going to benefit from it. If they can do this then we can see them do a loot more consistently. Can they win the league? Depends on Napoli and how they are looking, but there is a chance.

[Adiljutt156]

The game between Chelsea and AC Milan in the pre_season tour was really a hard one for Milan to take with them conceding an own goal in the 5th minute of the game, an early lead that put Milan on pressure.

Then the red card that was shown on Andrei Coubis at the 18th minute made things worse. That silly mistake denied them the goal-scoring opportunity to 10 men, making it difficult for them to even press in the match. Modric was restless at this point, not even an attack was made from Milan. They were able to defeat against Liverpool on their pre_ season tour but with their game against Chelsea, Milan defenders struggled to even fathom what the attacks from chelsea was like -- particularly Joao Pedro and Liam Delap. They both scored nice goals Btw.

We saw friendly match between Chelsea football team and AC Milan football team and Chelsea performance was at top and AC Milan football team performance was very weak in this match. Fofana was a person who did goal from AC Milan team and no other person could do excellent from that team . The stats of Chelsea football team was brilliant and shots of that team were 19 in this match and only 8 shots were on target. The possession percentage of that team was also brilliant in this match and that was 54 percent in this match. That team did brilliant in all formats and that was the reason they won this match easily by high margin of goals.The passes of that team were more in number and these were 453 in this match.

[boltz]

The game between Chelsea and AC Milan in the pre_season tour was really a hard one for Milan to take with them conceding an own goal in the 5th minute of the game, an early lead that put Milan on pressure.

Then the red card that was shown on Andrei Coubis at the 18th minute made things worse. That silly mistake denied them the goal-scoring opportunity to 10 men, making it difficult for them to even press in the match. Modric was restless at this point, not even an attack was made from Milan. They were able to defeat against Liverpool on their pre_ season tour but with their game against Chelsea, Milan defenders struggled to even fathom what the attacks from chelsea was like -- particularly Joao Pedro and Liam Delap. They both scored nice goals Btw.

We saw friendly match between Chelsea football team and AC Milan football team and Chelsea performance was at top and AC Milan football team performance was very weak in this match. Fofana was a person who did goal from AC Milan team and no other person could do excellent from that team . The stats of Chelsea football team was brilliant and shots of that team were 19 in this match and only 8 shots were on target. The possession percentage of that team was also brilliant in this match and that was 54 percent in this match. That team did brilliant in all formats and that was the reason they won this match easily by high margin of goals.The passes of that team were more in number and these were 453 in this match.

True. Milan looks a bit weak this season and as a Lazio fan makes me a bit happy and I doubt Milan will be able to fight for top 5 this season, even if they made some new transfers this last 2 days ,or after the friendly game with Chelsea they still look like they need some players and transfer window is getting shorter and shorter.

There is also a chance that Chelsea is so good that made Ac.Milan look weak because after all it was Chelsea who managed to beat PSG this season and no one else. For them , the second option would be better because if not , I'm afraid Milan will have a rough season .

[ginsan]

True. Milan looks a bit weak this season and as a Lazio fan makes me a bit happy and I doubt Milan will be able to fight for top 5 this season, even if they made some new transfers this last 2 days ,or after the friendly game with Chelsea they still look like they need some players and transfer window is getting shorter and shorter.

There is also a chance that Chelsea is so good that made Ac.Milan look weak because after all it was Chelsea who managed to beat PSG this season and no one else. For them , the second option would be better because if not , I'm afraid Milan will have a rough season .

AC Milan needs time to recover and compete at the top of the standings. They haven't been aggressive in recruiting quality players, opting instead to recruit talented players, so it takes time for them to build a stronger team. AC Milan is also not financially sound, as their target players are those with low release clauses.

Other teams will certainly be pleased with AC Milan's unstable performance, but we believe AC Milan will finish the season in the top four, as they are not competing in the Champions League, making their focus solely on the domestic league. AC Milan is currently trying to sign Hojlund, but it seems unlikely that a move will materialize as the player hasn't indicated his desire to join AC Milan, as AC Milan is not competing in the Champions League this season.

[IceLincoln]

I don't understand your thinking!
Inter were lucky to qualify for the next Champions League?
I remind you that Inter could win everything last season and was unlucky not to win a single trophy.
Then who would have been the unlucky team not to qualify for the next Champions League?
Come on let's be serious!

I agree with you to the end about this. Luck has nothing to do with Inter's success in the Champions League last season. They reached that stage with a huge effort. We all know the way they eliminated the best Barcelona of the recent years.

Just because PSG found a way to defeat them we shouldn't say it was luck for Inter. They did this in the 22/23 season too. Maybe they left the pitch in a sad mood in both finales but this still doesn't change the fact that they did a great work in both years.

Inter Milan really did fight well for all trophies last season but unfortunately Luck wasn’t on their side, they fought fiercely against the dangerously attacking Barcelona side and came out victorious even though some person might argue about some of the goals in that match. They gave Napoli a chase down to the last minute of the last game in the Italian Serie A.
Simone Inzaghi gave his best for Internazionale reaching the finals twice only to lose to a team that has never won it twice, that’s so sad. Atleast winning one of the UCL finals would have cemented him amongst the great coaches having won the league title.
No one can say the inter team last season was lucky cos Luck was one major thing the team lacked.

[TelolettOm]

Last season, Inter Milan also led the Serie A standings for a long time until finally giving up because Napoli were more consistent. Last season's failure led to the resignation of their coach, and this season, Inter Milan is turning a new page with Chivu, and I believe the Scudetto is Inter Milan's top priority this season.

Inter are also looking for several players to improve their first-tier squad and as substitutes. The transfer window is still open, and they are still looking to optimize their chances of acquiring better players.

Some rumors about Inter Milan's potential new signings include Christopher Nkunku, the most intriguing.

[joniboini]

Some rumors about Inter Milan's potential new signings include Christopher Nkunku, the most intriguing.

I think it started a week ago? I recall reading a rumor about this a week ago or so. I don't think it's the most out of left field signing tbh, even though Nkunku has limited playtime for Chelsea. If they want to sign someone with decent G/A, there's a chance they don't have the money to buy them at all. The forwards market is kinda expensive today.

If this deal goes through, I think there's a chance Nkunku will perform decently, assuming he's always fit. There are a lot of ex-EPL players who turned decent after they pursue a move outside, even though the context might differs.