Serie A Predictions Matchweek 9 of the 2025/26 season brings a packed midweek program from October 28 to 30, with title contenders facing tricky tests and vital points on offer across the table. This game features among the full Serie A predictions for the round, where all matches are evaluated using a consistent analytical approach.
The action kicks off on Tuesday at 18:30 as Lecce host Napoli. The Salentini will lean on their intensity and home crowd to unsettle a Napoli side eager to keep momentum in the top-four race. Later at 20:45, all eyes turn to Bergamo for one of the round’s standout clashes: Atalanta vs AC Milan. Expect high tempo and tactical intrigue as Milan look to assert themselves against a fearless Atalanta outfit.
Wednesday starts briskly at 18:30 with three simultaneous fixtures. At the Olimpico, AS Roma welcome Parma in a classic heavyweight-vs-upstart meeting, with Roma aiming to impose control while Parma chase a statement result. Como vs Verona promises a tense, margin-of-error-small battle for mid-table breathing room, and Juventus vs Udinese offers the Bianconeri a chance to press their case near the summit against disciplined opponents. The evening window at 20:45 is loaded: Bologna meet Torino in what could be a chess match decided by fine details, Genoa face Cremonese in a Ligurian-Lombard tussle with real edge, and Inter host Fiorentina in a marquee matchup between sides built to attack.
On Thursday, Cagliari vs Sassuolo opens at 18:30 with both teams hunting precious points to pull clear of danger, before Pisa close the round at 20:45 by welcoming Lazio to a fired-up Arena Garibaldi. Newly promoted Pisa will bank on grit and set-piece bite, while Lazio’s quality and experience make them compelling favorites under the lights.
With title ambitions, European aspirations, and survival fights all intersecting in a tight three-day span, this midweek round should deliver drama, storylines, and plenty of goals across Italy.
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Lecce vs Napoli
Lecce has played eight matches and only managed to win once, with three draws and four losses, which keeps them near the bottom of the standings. In their last game, they lost to Udinese 3-2 away, even though they showed some improvement in their attacking play. The team has scored 7 goals but conceded 13, indicating defensive issues.
Under the guidance of Eusebio Di Francesco, the attack led by Camarda and Sottil has each scored once, while in midfield, Konan Ndri stands out as the top scorer with two goals. Coulibaly and Berisha have also contributed with one goal each. At home, Lecce has two draws and two losses, with a goal difference of 3:6, which further highlights their decline in form in front of their fans.
Napoli has played 8 matches so far, winning 6 and losing 2, which keeps them near the top of the table. After losing to Torino, Antonio Conte’s team achieved an important victory against Inter with a score of 3:1 at home. Napoli has scored 15 goals and conceded 8.
The most effective attackers are Hojlund with two goals and Lorenzo Lucca with one goal. The midfield is the strongest part of the team, De Bruyne is the playmaker with 4 goals, Anguissa has 3, and McTominay scored 2. Away from home, Napoli has played four matches, with a record of two wins and two draws, and a goal difference of 6:4.
Napoli has a stronger offense and greater individual talent. The depth of the squad and Napoli’s finishing should shine through during the 90 minutes. We expect a dynamic match where the visiting team will come out on top.
2 (Napoli to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:3
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Atalanta vs AC Milan
Atalanta is currently in 8th place with 12 points and remains the only team unbeaten this season. After playing eight matches, they have two wins and six draws, including four consecutive ties. In their last match, they drew 1:1 against Cremonese away from home. The team has scored 12 goals and conceded 6, showcasing a strong defense but limited scoring ability.
Under the guidance of Ivan Juric, Sulemana and Krstovic have each scored two goals, while Scamacca has one. The midfield is lively, with De Ketelaere scoring two goals, and Brescianini, Pasalic, Samardzic, and Zalewski each contributing one. At home, Atalanta has one win and three draws, with a goal difference of 6:3.
AC Milan is currently in 3rd place with 17 points, just one behind AS Roma and Napoli. After playing eight matches, Massimiliano Allegri’s team has five wins, two draws, and one loss. Milan has gone seven games without a loss, but last round they unexpectedly drew 2:2 with last-placed Pisa at home.
The team has scored 13 goals and conceded 6. In attack, the standout players are Pulisic with four goals and two assists, and Leao with three goals. The midfield, featuring Fofana, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, and Saelemaekers, contributes one goal each and helps control the pace of the game. When playing away, Milan is very effective with two wins and one draw, scoring five goals and not conceding any.
Atalanta applies high pressure but is cautious against strong teams. Milan will want to control the midfield and play on the counterattack. Both teams have enough quality to score a goal, but neither wants to open up too much and risk being punished.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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AS Roma vs Parma
AS Roma is in 2nd place with 18 points, the same as the leader Napoli. The team, led by Gian Piero Gasperini, has played eight matches, winning six and losing two. After their loss to Inter, Roma got back on track and recently defeated Sassuolo away with a score of 0:2. The team has scored 8 goals and only conceded 3, making them the best defense in the league.
In attack, Matias Soule is the top scorer with three goals, while Dovbyk and Dybala each have one. Cristante and Pellegrini are also notable in midfield, each scoring one goal and maintaining solid control of the game. At home, Roma has two wins and two draws, with a goal difference of 3:2.
Parma is currently at the bottom of the table, sitting in 15th place, with just one win after eight matches played. The team, led by Carlos Cuesta, has four draws and three losses, and in the last round, they played another match without scoring, this time against Como at home. Parma has only scored three goals and conceded seven, making it one of the weakest attacking teams in the league.
In attack, Pellegrino is the most effective with two goals, while Cutrone has one goal. The midfield, featuring Keita and Bernabe, is trying to bring creativity, but it hasn’t resulted in any concrete outcomes in the final third. Away from home, Parma has two draws and two losses, without scoring a goal and with a goal difference of 0:4, highlighting the need for more offensive aggression.
Roma is in excellent physical form and wins most key duels at home. Parma plays very compactly in defense, but often struggles to create clear chances against stronger teams. We expect Roma to control the game, and a win without conceding a goal is a very likely scenario.
1 (AS Roma to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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Como vs Verona
Como is currently in 6th place with 13 points and hasn’t lost in the last six matches. Cesc Fabregas’s team has played eight games, winning three, drawing four, and losing one. After a big win against Juventus, they drew 0-0 against Parma away last round. Como has scored 9 goals and conceded 5, making them one of the toughest defensive teams in the league.
In attack, Addai and Douvikas each have one goal, while Nico Paz stands out in midfield with 4 goals and 4 assists. Perrone adds extra support in offense with one goal. At home, Como has two wins and two draws, with a goal difference of 6:2, showing their stability in front of their fans.
Verona is currently in 17th place with only 4 points, just above the relegation zone. The team, led by Paolo Zanetti, has played eight matches and is still looking for their first win, with a record of five draws and three losses. In their last match, they drew 2:2 against Cagliari at home, showing some improvement in their attacking play. Verona has scored only 4 goals while conceding 11, which clearly highlights their defensive issues.
The top scorer is Orban with three goals, while Suat Serdar and Gagliardini each have one. The midfield is still not creating enough chances, which is a major reason for their poor scoring record. Away from home, the team has two draws and two losses, still searching for a win this season.
Como plays at home in a compact and patient manner. They don’t rush their attacks but wait for a good opportunity. Verona’s attack has been inconsistent in away matches. We expect long periods of safe passing and minimal risk. We give Como the advantage to win this match.
1 (Como to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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Juventus vs Udinese
Juventus is in 8th place with 12 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Igor Tudor, has a record of three wins, three draws, and two losses, and in the last round, they lost narrowly to Lazio 1-0 away from home. So far, the team has scored 9 goals and conceded 8, showing a balance between offense and defense, but also a lack of finishing in crucial moments.
In attack, Vlahovic stands out with two goals, while Conceicao, David, and Yildiz each have one goal. The midfield contributes with Adzic and Thuram, who have one goal each, and Locatelli leads the team’s creative play. At home, Juventus is solid, with two wins and two draws from four matches, scoring 7 goals and allowing 4.
Udinese is currently in 9th place with 12 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Kosta Runjaic, has a record of three wins, three draws, and two losses. After two consecutive draws, they achieved an important victory against Lecce with a score of 3:2 at home last round. The team has scored 10 goals and conceded 12, indicating a strong offense but also some weaknesses in defense.
The most effective player is Davis with three goals, while Iker Bravo and Buksa have each scored one goal. The midfield brings creativity through Zaniolo, Karlstrom, and Arthur Atta, who have also found the net. Away from home, Udinese has a relatively good record with two wins, one draw, and one loss, having a goal difference of 5:5, showing they are competitive even outside their home ground.
Juventus plays very disciplined at home and allows many scoring chances for their opponents. Udinese usually sits back deep and hopes for a break or counterattack, but Juve’s structure limits those opportunities. We expect a match with fewer than 3 goals.
0-2 (Under 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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Bologna vs Torino
Bologna is in 5th place with 14 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Vincenzo Italiano, is in great form, remaining unbeaten for five games with three wins and two draws. In their last match, they drew 2:2 against Fiorentina away, continuing their positive streak. So far, they have scored 13 goals and conceded 7, showing a good balance between offense and defense.
In attack, Orsolini stands out with 5 goals, while Odgaard, Castro, and Cambiaghi each have two goals. The midfield is active in finishing, with Holm and Moro each scoring one goal and adding creativity to the team. At home, Bologna is perfect, winning all three matches with a goal difference of 7:1, making them one of the strongest home teams in the league.
Torino is in 12th place with 11 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Marco Baroni, has shown improvement in their performance, winning against Napoli last round and then again against Genoa with a score of 2:1 at home. Even though the team is on the rise, the stats show they have scored 8 goals but conceded 14, indicating defensive issues.
The most effective player in attack is Simeone with three goals, while Ngonge and Adams have each scored one. The midfield, led by Nikola Vlasic and Lazaro, brings creativity to the game, and defenders Maripan and Coco have also scored one goal each. As a visiting team, Torino has one win, one draw, and two losses, with a goal difference of 5:10, suggesting they often engage in open matches away from home.
Bologna plays very steadily at home and doesn’t allow many clear chances. Torino is also an organized team, but they often struggle to create chances when playing away. We expect Bologna to keep their winning form and secure 3 points.
1 (Bologna to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Genoa vs Cremonese
Genoa is currently in last place, 20th, with only 3 points after playing eight matches and still hasn’t won a game this season. The team, led by Patrick Vieira, has three draws and five losses. After drawing with Parma, they lost to Torino 2-1 in their last match away from home. Genoa has scored only 4 goals and conceded 11, making them one of the least effective teams in the league.
In attack, Ekhator and Ekuban have each scored one goal, while in midfield, Ellertsson and Thorsby have also found the net once, and together with Malinovskyi, they are trying to bring some creativity to the game. As the home team, Genoa has played four matches without scoring a goal, with two draws and two losses, conceding four goals, which shows a serious crisis in their finishing.
Cremonese is in 11th place with 11 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Davide Nicola, is performing decently, but their draws are holding them back, in the last five games, they have four draws and one loss. In the last round, they drew 1:1 with Atalanta at home, showing good fighting spirit against an unbeaten rival. So far, they have scored 9 goals and conceded 10, indicating a relatively balanced play between offense and defense.
In attack, Bonazzoli stands out with two goals, while De Luca and Vardy each have one. The midfield is active, with Terracciano scoring two goals, Vazquez contributing one goal and an assist, and Vandeputte being a key creator with three assists already. Away from home, Cremonese has one win, two draws, and one loss, with a goal difference of 4:6, results that confirm their strength but also highlight the need for greater offensive efficiency.
Cremonese defends deeply but doesn’t create many chances in attack. This usually means that Genoa can press without allowing many counterattacks. We expect a match where there will be no more than two goals.
0-2 (Under 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Inter vs Fiorentina
Inter is currently in 4th place with 15 points, which is three points behind the leading Napoli. After playing eight matches, Cristian Chivu’s team has achieved five wins and suffered three losses. Following a streak of four consecutive victories, they faced a setback last round with a 3:1 defeat against Napoli away from home. Inter boasts one of the most effective attacks in the league, scoring 19 goals, but their defense is under pressure, having conceded 11 goals.
The offensive trio of Thuram, Martinez, and Bonny shines with three goals each. In the midfield, Calhanoglu stands out with three goals, while Barella contributes with one goal and two assists, adding dynamism to the game. Sucic and Carlos play crucial roles in building attacks and maintaining possession. When playing away, Inter has two wins and two losses, with a goal difference of 7:7, indicating that the team plays offensively but often takes defensive risks.
Fiorentina is currently in 18th place with only 4 points and is in the relegation zone. After playing eight matches, Stefano Pioli’s team is still waiting for their first win of the season, having four draws and four losses. Following two consecutive defeats, they managed to earn a point in their last match against Bologna, ending in a 2:2 draw. The team has scored 8 goals and conceded 12, which shows their defensive instability.
In attack, Moise Kean is the top scorer with two goals, while Gudmundsson has one goal and one assist. The midfield is the most consistent part of the team, with Mandragora scoring two goals and Gosens effectively joining the attack with one goal. On the road, Fiorentina has played four matches without a win, with three draws and one loss, scoring only two goals and conceding three, indicating that the team struggles to convert chances and needs to find a more offensive balance to avoid further dropping in the standings.
Inter controls matches with strong possession play and a very solid defensive setup. Fiorentina can maintain possession, but often struggles to create significant chances against top defenses.
1 & T1 2+ (Inter to Win & Inter Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Cagliari vs Sassuolo
Cagliari is currently in 14th place with 9 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Fabio Pisacane, has two wins, three draws, and four losses, but they haven’t won in the last four rounds. In the last round, they drew with Verona 2:2, showing both character and weaknesses in defense. So far, they have scored 8 goals and conceded 10.
In attack, Belotti is the top scorer with two goals, while Borrelli has one goal. The midfield is an active part of the team, with Felici scoring two goals, and Gaetano and Palestra playing important roles in the creative aspect of the game. Interestingly, three defenders have also scored, indicating good involvement from the full-backs and central defenders during set pieces. As hosts, Cagliari has one win, one draw, and two losses, with a goal difference of 3:5, showing that they need to strengthen their defense to start earning more points at home.
Sassuolo is currently in 13th place with 10 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Fabio Grosso, has three wins, one draw, and four losses. Their unbeaten streak of three games ended last round with a narrow 0:1 loss to AS Roma. The team has scored 8 goals and conceded 9, showing a relatively balanced performance, but they struggle with finishing in crucial moments.
In attack, Pinamonti is the top scorer with two goals, while Fadera, Cheddira, and Berardi each have one goal. The midfield is the main source of creativity, as Iannoni, Kone, and Lauriente are not only active in building attacks but have also scored themselves. Away from home, Sassuolo has played four matches with a record of one win, one draw, and two losses, scoring four goals and conceding five. The team has potential for more, but lacks stability and precision in the final third.
Cagliari plays with a lot of energy at home and attacks through crosses and second balls. Sassuolo creates chances but leaves space behind their defense. This combination often leads to an open game, and we expect at least one goal from both sides.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Pisa vs Lazio
Pisa is at the bottom of the table, sitting in 19th place with only 4 points from eight matches played. The team, led by Alberto Gilardino, still hasn’t tasted victory this season, with a record of four draws and four losses. However, in the last round, they managed to earn a significant point by drawing 2:2 against the favorite AC Milan away from home. This result could boost their confidence. Pisa has scored 5 goals and conceded 12, highlighting the need for better defensive organization.
In attack, Nzola stands out with two goals, while in midfield, Lorran and Cuadrado have proven to be key players, each scoring once. At home, Pisa has played four matches, with two ending in draws and two resulting in losses. The team shows fighting spirit, but to get out of this crisis, they need to find a more effective way to score and achieve greater defensive stability.
Lazio is currently in 10th place with 11 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Maurizio Sarri, is showing improvement in their performance, remaining unbeaten in the last four games. In their last match, they defeated Juventus 1-0 at home. The team has scored 11 goals and conceded 7, indicating a good balance between offense and defense.
Cancellieri is the top scorer with three goals, while Castellanos and Dia have one goal each. The midfield is particularly effective, with Zaccagni scoring two goals, and Guendouzi, Cataldi, and Basic each contributing one goal, showcasing a dynamic and creative style of play. Away from home, Lazio has played four matches, achieving one win, one draw, and two losses, scoring and conceding three goals. The team looks stable, and if they maintain this form, they could move up the table.
Pisa will likely defend deeply and try to disrupt the opponent’s game, but Lazio’s quality in finishing usually creates scoring opportunities. Pisa’s chances will probably be limited to long-range shots and set pieces.
2 (Lazio to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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This analysis sits between Serie A Matchweek 8 predictions and Serie A Matchweek 10 predictions as the Serie A schedule moves forward.