The action starts on Friday night when Lecce plays against Cagliari under the bright stadium lights. As part of the broader Serie A predictions, this match is reviewed alongside other fixtures from the same round.
On Saturday, there are three more games, with Bologna facing Genoa, Juventus traveling to Verona, and AC Milan heading to Udinese for the evening match.
Sunday is packed with excitement, kicking off with the Derby della Capitale where Lazio competes against AS Roma in one of the weekend’s biggest games. Later, Cremonese will challenge Parma, Torino will welcome Atalanta, Fiorentina will host the newly promoted Como, and Inter will wrap up the day against Sassuolo at San Siro.
The round concludes on Monday night when Napoli goes up against Pisa at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
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Como vs Cremonese
Como has done great in the new season and last round they beat Fiorentina 2–1 away. With this win, they reached 7 points and continued their good performance this season. The team relies on teamwork, and in attack, the young Nico Paz shines with 2 goals. The defense is strong, having only conceded 3 goals in 4 matches while scoring five. The team led by Cesc Fabregas continues its good form from last season and is improving the team’s performance.
Cremonese is one of the surprises of the season. With 8 points after four matches, they find themselves in the upper part of the table, specifically in 6th place. Last weekend, they drew 0–0 against Lazio, showing they can compete with the favorites. The attack isn’t very effective with 5 goals scored, but the team is very organized and disciplined in defense, having conceded only 3 goals. The team is managed by Davide Nicola, and the new signing Jamie Vardy is still not fully integrated due to minor injury issues.
Both teams have a similar style, with a strong defense and a lot of tactical discipline. We expect a tough match, and we give the home team the edge for the 3 points as they have big ambitions for this season.
1 (Como to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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Juventus vs Atalanta
Juventus didn’t take advantage of their great form and ended up drawing with Verona 1–1 in the last round, even though they had three wins before that. They remain unbeaten and are currently in second place on the table with 10 points. Igor Tudor’s team looks solid, having only conceded 4 goals while scoring 8 so far this season.
Vlahovic is the main striker with two goals to his name, and the midfield duo of Locatelli and Thuram provides balance. Next week, they will face Villarreal in the group stage of the Champions League, where they previously drew with Dortmund.
On the other hand, Atalanta, after losing to PSG 4:0 in the first round of the Champions League, secured a convincing win against Torino in the league. They are in 5th place with 8 points, and after playing 4 matches, they have two wins and two draws. The team has one of the best attacks in Serie A with 9 goals scored, while they have only conceded three. Krstovic is in great form with 2 goals and three assists, and De Ketelaere and Pasalic add more creativity to the team.
Juventus is always a favorite at home, although Atalanta will surely create chances. We expect a dynamic match with goals, and we anticipate at least one goal from both sides.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Cagliari vs Inter
Cagliari recently won against Frosinone with a score of 4–1, earning 7 points after 4 matches. Belotti is the top scorer with two goals, and the team continues to perform well at home. Even though they may not have the same quality as the top teams, their determination and teamwork often lead to positive outcomes. The team is managed by Fabio Pisacane, who has a strong defense, this season they have scored five goals and conceded three.
Inter ended their losing streak with a 3–1 victory over Sassuolo. They now have 6 points and are in 10th place, far from the top. The attack led by Marcus Thuram is a major threat, as the French player has already scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist, making him one of the top scorers in the league. However, the defense needs to be more secure since they have conceded 7 goals so far. Next week, they will host Slavia Prague in the group stage of the Champions League, where they previously defeated Ajax.
Cagliari can surprise at home, but the quality of the visitors is higher. Given that Inter has two losses in 4 matches, they cannot afford to drop points if they want to stay in the title race this season.
2 (Inter to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Sassuolo vs Udinese
Sassuolo lost the match against Inter 2–1 and is left with only 3 points, sitting in 14th place on the table. The team is struggling in attack, having scored just 4 goals so far, while their defense has conceded 7. Fabio Grosso is the coach, and Berardi and Pinamonti are the main hopes in attack, but they lack support from the others.
Udinese suffered a heavy defeat at home against AC Milan, losing 0-3, and now has 7 points, placing them in 9th position. Right after that, they defeated Palermo in the Coppa Italia. The team is known for its strong defensive play, and with 4 goals scored and 5 conceded, it shows they often play tight matches.
So far, they have two wins, one draw, and one loss, and they need to be more effective to push towards the top of the table.
Both teams are tactically organized but have issues in attack. In each of the last 6 head-to-head matches, there has been at least one goal from both sides, and the last 3 ended in draws. We expect both teams to share points again today.
X (Draw)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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AS Roma vs Verona
AS Roma achieved a significant victory in the Roman derby against Lazio with a score of 0–1. This win brought them to 9 points, putting them back in the race for the top, specifically in 4th place.
Soule and Ferguson are pivotal in the attack, and the team’s energy is evident. Coach Gasperini has instilled a new discipline, making the team look more dangerous than last year. This week, they also faced Nice in the group stage of the Europa League, where they secured 3 points with a 1:2 victory.
On the other hand, Verona managed to earn a crucial point against Juventus, finishing 1–1 in the last round. With only 3 points so far, they find themselves in 15th place and are still without a win, having three draws and one loss. The team has scored just 2 goals in 4 matches, making them one of the least effective teams in Serie A. They also have defensive issues, having conceded six goals, and their attack is not yielding results. On Wednesday, they faced Venezia in the Coppa Italia and lost the match after a penalty shootout.
The hosts are improving their form with each passing match, and we expect them to secure 3 points at home, while Verona lacks the offensive power to compete.
1 (Roma to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Pisa vs Fiorentina
Pisa is a newly promoted club and they are not doing very well in the top Italian league. After playing 4 matches, they have three losses and one draw. They are currently in second to last place with only one point earned, and Alberto Gilardino needs to make some changes to the team if they want to avoid quickly dropping back to Serie B. So far, the team has scored 3 goals and conceded 6.
Fiorentina is also in a tough spot, having lost their last match against Como 2–1 at home, leaving them with just 2 points and in 17th place. The only bright spot is Mandragora, who has scored 2 goals, but the defense seems weak. They have scored three goals but have also conceded 6. Last season, they secured a spot in the conference league, and Stefano Pioli will need to prepare the team to compete on two fronts.
This is a matchup between two teams in crisis, both still waiting for their first win this season. Both teams are hoping for a victory, but given the defensive issues on both sides, we can expect at least 3 goals during the match.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Lecce vs Bologna
Lecce’s last match was a loss at home against Cagliari, ending with a score of 1:2. They are currently at the bottom of the standings with just one point. Their defense is the weakest in the league, having conceded 8 goals, and their offense isn’t doing much better with only 2 goals scored. After playing 4 matches, they have one draw and three losses. Including the loss to AC Milan in the Coppa Italia, they have suffered 4 consecutive defeats.
Bologna managed to beat Genoa at home with a score of 1–0, bringing their total to 6 points and placing them in 11th position. Coach Vincenzo Italiano is not satisfied with how the team has started this season. They are playing decently, but not at the level they hoped for, with Orsolini and Castro being the main creative forces in the attack. Their defense is solid, which is their key strength, having conceded three goals and scored the same amount in these 4 matches.
On Thursday, they faced Aston Villa in the Europa League and lost 1:0, but next week they will host Freiburg.
Bologna has a strong team and possesses more individual talent compared to their opponent, who is in terrible form. We expect the visiting team to win.
2 (Bologna to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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AC Milan vs Napoli
AC Milan celebrated a victory against Udinese with a score of 0–3, marking their third consecutive win after losing in the first round. They have now secured 9 points and are in third place.
The team looks strong in attack, with Pulisic being the top scorer with 3 goals, supported by Modric and Fofana, who create many scoring opportunities. In the Coppa Italia, they defeated Lecce, and Massimiliano Allegri can be pleased with the start of the season.
On the other hand, Napoli won a dramatic match against Pisa with a score of 3–2, remaining the only team with a perfect 12 points. They have the best attack with 9 goals scored and a solid defense, having conceded only 3 goals.
De Bruyne, McTominay, and Elmas further balance the midfield. De Bruyne is also the team’s top scorer with two goals so far. Next week, they will host Sporting CP in the group stage of the Champions League, after being defeated by Manchester City in the first round away from home.
It’s a big derby this round, with both teams in great form. We expect an open match with goals from both sides.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:2
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Parma vs Torino
Parma played a draw with Cremonese 0–0 at home last round, leaving them with only 2 points in 18th place. The team has scored just one goal in 4 matches, which is concerning. Their defense is decent, having conceded five goals, but the attack is not working well. Carlos Cuesta needs to find a solution to pull the team out of this crisis.
On the other hand, Torino lost to Atalanta 0:3 at home, which means they have 4 points and are in 12th place. The team is also struggling to score, with only one goal, while their defense has let in 8. After 4 matches this season, they have managed just one win, one draw, and two losses.
Both teams have weak attacking lines, and it’s very likely that we will see a balanced match where both teams will give their all to secure a win.
X (Draw)
Predicted CS: 0:0
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Genoa vs Lazio
Genoa, under the leadership of Patrick Vieira, didn’t start the season very well. After playing 4 matches, they are still without a win, having two draws and two losses. In their last match, they lost to Bologna 2-1 away. With only 2 points and 2 goals scored, they remain in the lower part of the table.
Lazio lost in the derby against Roma 0-1 and has only 3 points, placing them in 13th position. Maurizio Sarri relies on Castellanos in attack, who has one goal and two assists, but the team seems unstable and far from expectations. So far, in these 4 matches, they have scored 4 goals and conceded the same number.
Both teams are struggling with their form. However, Lazio appears to be more disciplined on the field and creates more goal-scoring chances. We expect the visiting team to win.
2 (Lazio to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:1
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Look ahead to Serie A Matchweek 6 predictions as the season progresses.