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

[jaberwock]

Roma starting to look not so great anymore. They started the league very well, and was in top four easily which was a good result, but for the past month or so they had some losses that looks not needed. Like losing to Atalanta here for example, Atalanta has not been a good team so far, in any other previous seasons that would have made sense, but losing here this season doesn't make sense.

Gasperini playing against Atalanta has not happened for nearly a decade, so of course it was emotional but I would have expected him to do a better job. Not saying he lost on purpose, of course not, that would be unthinkable, I am just saying he could have won and should have won and still failed, so it is a bigger failure than most other games.

[X-ray]

Roma starting to look not so great anymore. They started the league very well, and was in top four easily which was a good result, but for the past month or so they had some losses that looks not needed. Like losing to Atalanta here for example, Atalanta has not been a good team so far, in any other previous seasons that would have made sense, but losing here this season doesn't make sense.

Gasperini playing against Atalanta has not happened for nearly a decade, so of course it was emotional but I would have expected him to do a better job. Not saying he lost on purpose, of course not, that would be unthinkable, I am just saying he could have won and should have won and still failed, so it is a bigger failure than most other games.

Gaspirini should have known all the weakness owned by his former club. However, it's sad he's lacking of squad depth and none was willing to attack during the game. They're only good against small teams, but so shite when it comes to fight against big teams.

I believe they desperately need to strengthen their forward. They run, run and run, but passing the ball backwards in the end. Such gameplay is just reminding me with their gameplay last season. They're so back with this kind of gameplay. It's very uninspiring, to be honest.

[Ruttoshi]

Inter got their ass back to the first position with a fabulous victory over Bologna. One goal scored in the first half and two goals in the second half sealed up Inter victory, they have won their last four matches consecutively.

Inter performance shows that they're desperately ready to win Scudetto with passion after they allowed it slip off their hands last season. Bologna could only score one goal which was the last goal in the match. It looks like Martinez has picked form this season.

[babo]

Inter got their ass back to the first position with a fabulous victory over Bologna. One goal scored in the first half and two goals in the second half sealed up Inter victory, they have won their last four matches consecutively.

Inter performance shows that they're desperately ready to win Scudetto with passion after they allowed it slip off their hands last season. Bologna could only score one goal which was the last goal in the match. It looks like Martinez has picked form this season.

As was obvious, Bologna is a mid-table team while Inter is a team that is doing very well, lucky them.
Juventus continues to suck, unfortunately, and AC Milan continues to be glued to the top of the table, for now (I don't want to bring bad luck).
How do you draw with Lecce?

Happy with Atalanta's victory over Roma, a sign that perhaps they're waking up?

[Bobrox]

Gaspirini should have known all the weakness owned by his former club. However, it's sad he's lacking of squad depth and none was willing to attack during the game. They're only good against small teams, but so shite when it comes to fight against big teams.

I believe they desperately need to strengthen their forward. They run, run and run, but passing the ball backwards in the end. Such gameplay is just reminding me with their gameplay last season. They're so back with this kind of gameplay. It's very uninspiring, to be honest.

During winter transfer window opening, Gasperini should know well his team weakness not only about defense but also must sign top forward how lack goals productivities of Roma in 18 matches. Started well in the several matches and success leading top position almost few weeks right now Roma have out from Champion League spot after suffering 4 loses in the last 6 matches. True, Roma has good performance during against the mediocre teams and always get loses when facing top teams from Atalanta, Juventus, Milan, Napoli and Inter Milan.

Not good enough capital yet if want to fight for Scudetto race if Roma can't perform well against the big club due several top teams in the first half season always get loss. Romanisti looks the same wish for this season looking for their team will finish as top fourth and forgetting high dreaming with Scudetto trophy.

[Abbatty]

Inter got their ass back to the first position with a fabulous victory over Bologna. One goal scored in the first half and two goals in the second half sealed up Inter victory, they have won their last four matches consecutively.

Inter performance shows that they're desperately ready to win Scudetto with passion after they allowed it slip off their hands last season. Bologna could only score one goal which was the last goal in the match. It looks like Martinez has picked form this season.

Well I very much expected this result, bologna have not been themselves this season and inter Milan on the other hand have been impressive lately, we all know how they started the season with struggles and Incompetence but they got themselves together and prove to a lot of people who doubted the new coach that they are very capable to challenge for the scudetto. They are currently at the top and it a very nice place to be, but being at the top comes with a lot of pressure, hard work and resilience, they need to keep it up if they really want to secure the scudetto this season.

For me I have always predicted Napoli as my favorite to win the scudetto this season, I feel Conte will regain the title but with the way inter Milan are going about their game they might have a huge say this season. It been a very competitive season so far and I bet we all are enjoying it, let see how long it will take to see who will win the league this season.

[Spack17]

My 6th sense didn't deceive me. Juventus and Roma are really dropping down from the title race.    Is that a big surprise though?

I don't think so honestly. Because their performances haven't been amazing at all. Especially Roma's recent form is much worse. You know why this is happening for these 2 teams?

The answer is simple: The quality of their squads isn't good enough to fight for a title...

[giammangiato]

Inter got their ass back to the first position with a fabulous victory over Bologna. One goal scored in the first half and two goals in the second half sealed up Inter victory, they have won their last four matches consecutively.

Inter performance shows that they're desperately ready to win Scudetto with passion after they allowed it slip off their hands last season. Bologna could only score one goal which was the last goal in the match. It looks like Martinez has picked form this season.

Inter are top of the table but just one point behind Milan, they need to watch their backs carefully.
The next match for both Milan and Inter should be easily accessible.
In theory Inter should win effortlessly at Parma, maybe Milan could suffer with Genoa.
I'm betting on a 0-2 Parma-Inter match
Milan-Gena 2-1 (even though I'm afraid of a draw)

[Sarah Azhari]

Inter got their ass back to the first position with a fabulous victory over Bologna. One goal scored in the first half and two goals in the second half sealed up Inter victory, they have won their last four matches consecutively.

Inter performance shows that they're desperately ready to win Scudetto with passion after they allowed it slip off their hands last season. Bologna could only score one goal which was the last goal in the match. It looks like Martinez has picked form this season.

Inter deserve to be at the top of the table due to their excellent form, especially with four consecutive wins showing they are ready to compete for the title. Inter don't want to repeat last season's mistakes, when they lost the Scudetto due to inconsistency. Martinez has found his form again and continues to score crucial goals for Inter, especially as he currently leads the Serie A top scorers list.

[Akbarkoe]

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Cagliari had a tight defense in this match, seeing that even though there were many missed opportunities and only one that they couldn't anticipate made them lose last night's match, AC Milan is certainly happy that their hard work has paid off, and is now at the top of the standings, they only need to wait for Inter Milan's match against Bologna, this result will determine whether AC Milan will stay at the top of the standings or not, Bologna is not too bad this season they can hold Inter if they want a draw, just playing at the San Siro is not the time to think like that for Bologna.

Yes, they were able to defend well against Milan, but unfortunately, they weren't strong enough to put Milan under pressure by scoring goals. So, they lost by one goal to AC Milan.

Oh, and besides that, there were other match results.
Inter won against Bologna 3-1
Napoli won against Lazio 2-0 (both clubs received a player with a red card).

So, with these results, Inter is at the top of the Serie A standings, followed by AC Milan and Napoli again. The points are still very tight.

Source: Inter return to the top of Serie A with a 3-1 win over Bologna

Without Raefael Leao maybe AC MMilan would have struggled last week and it would have resulted in a draw, but fortunately it didn't and is still competing in the top 3.

Another victory for Napoli and Inter Milan, of course they don't want to lose to AC Milan who took the points in the opening match, Inter and Napoli still want to be at the top and this tight competition is not easy to escape from these 3 teams, AC Milan barely got 3 points yesterday while Inter Milan and Napoli were very confident for the points, this is very, very good I like it, next week the match that is waiting to be watched is definitely between these 3 top teams again.

• Inter Vs Parma
• Milan vs Genoa
• Napoli Vs Verona

All three matches look easy for these top teams.

[Lillominato89]

Inter got their ass back to the first position with a fabulous victory over Bologna. One goal scored in the first half and two goals in the second half sealed up Inter victory, they have won their last four matches consecutively.

Inter performance shows that they're desperately ready to win Scudetto with passion after they allowed it slip off their hands last season. Bologna could only score one goal which was the last goal in the match. It looks like Martinez has picked form this season.

As was obvious, Bologna is a mid-table team while Inter is a team that is doing very well, lucky them.
Juventus continues to suck, unfortunately, and AC Milan continues to be glued to the top of the table, for now (I don't want to bring bad luck).
How do you draw with Lecce?

Happy with Atalanta's victory over Roma, a sign that perhaps they're waking up?

I've been saying this for a long time now: Atalanta are strong, but they need to find the right balance with their new manager Raffaele Palladino. Let's give him time and we'll see them competing for the positions they deserve!
Bologna may be a mid-table team, but they are honestly a very tough side to face; in fact, they are Inter's bogey team. But this time, the Nerazzurri weren't caught off guard and beat them.

[Sandra_hakeem]

After a loss or two, finally two wins straight for Milan. It's amazing how a player responds when all of a sudden there is competition for their spot, I'm sure Nkunku doesn't want to be replaced by Füllkrug.
This match was a wonderful present for the fans before the new year starts. Their prince is awakened from the sleep, not by a kiss but by an arm pull. Now it's time for Nkunku to start adding more and more goals for his team.

It was nice to see Milan continue playing even after the 3rd goal against Hellas. I was always so tired of watching them take a 1 goal lead and sit back to absorb pressure for 40 minutes, had a bet on them winning this one so glad the lads didn't take anything for granted this time around! R. Leão struck so well for the only goal of the match.

[dezoel]

I did expected Inter to get a win. Now the top three is still close and still winning and they are getting rid of a fourth potential. Normally Roma was very close at some point, but looking at it now, Roma dropped to fifth and Juventus got to fourth but that is because Roma lost some games, so Juventus isn't close to top three at all. Whereas, top three has only 2 points between each other, even a single game can chance it and yet they are all still winning their games. Very fun season indeed.

[allthebitandbobs]

Inter deserve to be at the top of the table due to their excellent form, especially with four consecutive wins showing they are ready to compete for the title. Inter don't want to repeat last season's mistakes, when they lost the Scudetto due to inconsistency. Martinez has found his form again and continues to score crucial goals for Inter, especially as he currently leads the Serie A top scorers list.

Looking at their run of wins, I agree that Inter deserves to be at the top. They missed out by a hair last year and this season they are playing much better. However, we have to remember that the points are still very close, and even if they lose just one game, other teams could go above and Inter could drop as low as third.

So Inter can't let go right now, I know they won a lot but they have to keep winning some more until other teams lose. If Milan and Napoli ends up getting a tie or a loss, then Inter will have a chance to lose, they can't afford to be the first one. All these three teams are hoping that others are the first ones to lose points, so that they can get the top position, and it's very fun to watch this.

[Spack17]

I did expected Inter to get a win. Now the top three is still close and still winning and they are getting rid of a fourth potential. Normally Roma was very close at some point, but looking at it now, Roma dropped to fifth and Juventus got to fourth but that is because Roma lost some games, so Juventus isn't close to top three at all. Whereas, top three has only 2 points between each other, even a single game can chance it and yet they are all still winning their games. Very fun season indeed.

There is no other team as productive as Inter in the Serie A at the moment. 38 goals so far and I wouldn't say their defending is bad either.

This makes them the biggest title contender in the league now. According to bookies at least but to me as well honestly. 

Napoli are trying to retain and Milan want to put an end to their longing for it with Allegri. Let's see if any of these teams drop from the race early.

[babo]

After a loss or two, finally two wins straight for Milan. It's amazing how a player responds when all of a sudden there is competition for their spot, I'm sure Nkunku doesn't want to be replaced by Füllkrug.
This match was a wonderful present for the fans before the new year starts. Their prince is awakened from the sleep, not by a kiss but by an arm pull. Now it's time for Nkunku to start adding more and more goals for his team.

It was nice to see Milan continue playing even after the 3rd goal against Hellas. I was always so tired of watching them take a 1 goal lead and sit back to absorb pressure for 40 minutes, had a bet on them winning this one so glad the lads didn't take anything for granted this time around! R. Leão struck so well for the only goal of the match.

come on, Milan's next match is quite simple, they have to play against Genoa if I remember correctly and I'm not wrong, so I wouldn't complain too much
Massimiliano Allegri has time to do his sums and make his moves well
Of course, they could give him, like Gasperini, some new players..

[Lillominato89]

After a loss or two, finally two wins straight for Milan. It's amazing how a player responds when all of a sudden there is competition for their spot, I'm sure Nkunku doesn't want to be replaced by Füllkrug.
This match was a wonderful present for the fans before the new year starts. Their prince is awakened from the sleep, not by a kiss but by an arm pull. Now it's time for Nkunku to start adding more and more goals for his team.

It was nice to see Milan continue playing even after the 3rd goal against Hellas. I was always so tired of watching them take a 1 goal lead and sit back to absorb pressure for 40 minutes, had a bet on them winning this one so glad the lads didn't take anything for granted this time around! R. Leão struck so well for the only goal of the match.

come on, Milan's next match is quite simple, they have to play against Genoa if I remember correctly and I'm not wrong, so I wouldn't complain too much
Massimiliano Allegri has time to do his sums and make his moves well
Of course, they could give him, like Gasperini, some new players..

Milan has already given Massimiliano Allegri a new player, a striker to be precise, Niclas Füllkrug, on loan from West Ham. However, I don't know if he will be the right striker for Milan! He's not exactly young in football terms! He's already 32 and hasn't exactly shone in the Premier League!

Anyway, yes! Milan's next match should be a walk in the park. They'll be playing Genoa at San Siro! So it shouldn't be a real problem for them.

[Distraction]

Roma are at least performing better than Juventus when it comes to facing Lecce.    They are in the lead by 2-0 while we are in the last minutes of regular time.

Gasperini doesn't prefer a formation with 2 forwards normally. However today he went for 3-5-2 and included Dybala - Ferguson duo in the front line. Maybe Dybala couldn't do much but Ferguson scored. Moreover Dovbyk also scored after being subbed in later.

[yudi09]

Roma are at least performing better than Juventus when it comes to facing Lecce.    They are in the lead by 2-0 while we are in the last minutes of regular time.

Gasperini doesn't prefer a formation with 2 forwards normally. However today he went for 3-5-2 and included Dybala - Ferguson duo in the front line. Maybe Dybala couldn't do much but Ferguson scored. Moreover Dovbyk also scored after being subbed in later.

Whether you like it or not depends on the level of success. If Gasperini is more interested in playing a single striker with a 3-4-2-1 formation but the results are inconsistent, and if Gasperini tries a 3-5-2 formation with better results, Gasperini will choose the 3-5-2 formation.
Ferguson and Dybala are two attacking players favored by Gasperini. If both are played together in an ideal formation, it can yield positive results, and there's no reason he wouldn't make that formation permanent.

Juventus only drew against Lecce. Roma won 0-2 against Lecce. I think Juventus is better than Roma, not in terms of performance against Lecce but in terms of the number of wins they have achieved in their last five matches.
Sassuolo will be Juventus' next opponent. Juventus has a chance to win, but it is not very high.

[Lillominato89]

The first two matches of the day brought joy and excitement to Como and Roma fans.
Here are the results and the provisional Serie A standings, pending the remaining matches to be played.

Match	Result
Pisa vs Como	0-3
Lecce vs Roma	0-2
Pos.	Team	Points
1	Inter	39
2	Milan	38
3	Napoli	37
4	Roma	36
5	Como	33
6	Juventus	33

Obviously, Roma have already played 19 matches, unlike Inter, Milan and Napoli, who still have 17 to go.
Juventus will also play their 19th match tonight.