Matchweek 14 of the 2025/26 Serie A season takes place from December 6 to 8, bringing a busy weekend filled with important matches all over Italy.
The round kicks off on Saturday with Sassuolo going up against Fiorentina at 15:00, followed by Inter playing Como at 18:00, where Inter is expected to win easily. The day wraps up with Verona facing Atalanta at 20:45, a game that promises lots of action and intensity.
Sunday begins at 12:30 with Cremonese battling Lecce, a crucial match for teams trying to climb the standings. At 15:00, Cagliari will host AS Roma, and at 18:00, Lazio will take on Bologna in a closely matched game. The biggest match of the weekend happens at 20:45, when Napoli goes head-to-head with Juventus in a classic rivalry that could affect the top of the table.
Matchweek 14 wraps up on Monday with three matches: Pisa vs Parma at 15:00, Udinese vs Genoa at 18:00, and Torino vs AC Milan at 20:45, where Milan aims to stay close to the league leaders.
In summary, this round features important battles, star-studded matchups, and a lot of excitement from beginning to end.
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Sassuolo vs Fiorentina
Sassuolo enters the match from 10th place with 17 points. This team has been inconsistent this season, with two wins, one draw, and three losses at home after playing 6 matches. The biggest threats in their offense are Berardi and Pinamonti, who bring creativity and finishing skills, while Lauriente provides width and speed. The team often plays aggressively in the midfield but sometimes leaves space behind during quick transitions. Their defense is shaky, but they seem stronger and more prepared when playing at home. Sassuolo has enough individual talent to create chances, and their home form could be a key factor against a struggling opponent.
Fiorentina is in 19th place on the table with only 11 points, facing serious issues in their gameplay and a very poor streak of results. Their away form is especially weak, having not won in seven matches and scoring only four goals. The defense often crumbles under pressure, and the midfield doesn’t provide enough control. In attack, the most notable players are Mandragora, Gudmundsson, and Kean, but the overall offensive flow is neither fast nor creative enough. Fiorentina struggles with finishing and defensive mistakes on the road, which limits their ability to keep up and assert themselves in such matches.
Sassuolo has the advantage due to their better home form and a more organized attack, while Fiorentina continues to struggle, especially away from home. The match could be close, but the momentum is on the side of the home team.
1X (Draw or Sassuolo to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Inter vs Como
Inter enters the match in 3rd place with 27 points, showcasing a strong offense and a steady home game rhythm, having won five out of seven matches with an impressive goal difference of 17:5. The team plays with quick combinations and relies heavily on Martinez and Calhanoglu, while Thuram and Bonny set the pace and widen the play. The midfield dominates possession and controls the tempo, often pushing opponents into defense. Their defense is stable, organized, and well-structured.
Current form and confidence give them a significant advantage over an opponent that is performing well this season. After losses to AC Milan and Atl. Madrid in the Champions League, they recently defeated Pisa in the last round.
Como is in 5th place on the table with 24 points, a team that is surprisingly having a strong season and relies on solid defensive organization and effective counterattacks. On away grounds, they have decent results with two losses, three draws, and only one win, but their style of play focuses more on discipline than on dominating the game.
Paz, Addai, and Douvikas are the main offensive players, who can make a difference even with limited chances, but they struggle to move the ball against teams with high pressing like Inter. The midfield is tough, but not always fast enough to keep up with top rivals. Defensively, Como shows strength, but often falters when the opponent maintains constant pressure.
Inter has the advantage of playing at home and a better game dynamic, while Como can only hope for discipline and surprising counterattacks. We expect a close match where both teams will score at least one goal.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Verona vs Atalanta
Verona enters the competition in last place with 6 points, struggling with very poor form and facing big challenges in all areas of play. The team hardly poses any offensive threat, scoring only 8 goals in 13 matches, and they are even worse at home, still without a win and managing just 5 goals in six games.
Giovane and Orban are trying to bring some creativity, but the team creates very few chances, and there is a lack of stability in the midfield. The defense often breaks down at crucial moments and makes individual mistakes under pressure. Their current form, a series of losses, and weak home performance make Verona one of the most vulnerable teams in the league.
Atalanta is currently in 12th place with 16 points, but their recent matches show clear improvement. The team appears more organized, with better transitions and a more aggressive style of play. Away from home, their results are mixed, with one win, three draws, and two losses.
However, their offensive strength, featuring players like De Ketelaere, Krstovic, Lookman, and Sulemana, is significant and can make a difference. They often control the game through the midfield, using quick movements and width, although they can leave space for counterattacks. In the group stage of the Champions League, they defeated Eintracht 0-3, and in the last round of Serie A, they secured a routine win against Fiorentina.
Atalanta is the stronger team in all aspects, while Verona shows too little resistance and offensive power to compete. The guests are expected to control the game and exploit the weaknesses of the home team.
2 (Atalanta to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Cremonese vs Lecce
Cremonese enters the match in 11th place with 17 points. They are an offensive team, showing clear energy going forward and creativity through Bonazzoli and Vardy. At home, their results are a bit shaky, with one win and three draws, but they always create danger, scoring 7 goals in six matches.
The midfield works with high intensity, but the defense often struggles, especially when they lose the ball during transitions. Still, their recent form is solid, highlighted by a convincing win over Bologna, which boosts their confidence. Overall, Cremonese plays better at home than their points suggest and remains a team that can cause problems for stronger opponents.
Lecce is currently in 14th place on the table with 13 points. They play hard, but their offense is a bit limited. When they play away, their performance varies, with two wins, one draw, and three losses, scoring only five goals. Lecce relies on a solid defense and quick counterattacks through players like Berisha, Ndri, and Coulibaly, who are among the most effective in the team.
Their midfield is aggressive, but sometimes they pull back too much, allowing the opponent to take control. They struggle with finishing and better organization, but they can still be dangerous when given space. Lecce has strength, but they lack the quality to consistently control the pace of the game.
Cremonese is better at creating chances, while Lecce focuses on discipline and counterattacks. The match seems evenly matched, but the home team has a bit more quality in finishing.
1X (Draw or Cremonese to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Cagliari vs AS Roma
Cagliari is in 15th place with 11 points, struggling with poor form and defensive issues, having conceded 19 goals in 13 matches. They have only one win in away games, along with three losses and three draws, resulting in a goal difference of 6:9. Borrelli and Esposito are the most consistent in attack, but the team creates a limited number of chances and often relies on individual efforts.
The midfield struggles to maintain control under pressure and tends to retreat too much, leaving gaps. The team has a disciplined approach but faces many challenges with rhythm and stability, and their history against Roma is very negative, with a long streak of losses and minimal offensive threat.
AS Roma enters the match in 4th place with 27 points, showing solid form and a team that demonstrates maturity in organized attacks and discipline in their defensive setup. At home, Roma has achieved four victories out of seven matches, with a goal difference of 7:4, highlighting their strength in defense and ability to control the pace of the game. Soule is the key offensive player, while Dovbyk and Pellegrini provide reliability in finishing and creating chances.
The team is capable of rotating intensity in the midfield, maintaining possession and tempo, but sometimes struggles against physically strong opponents. However, their recent form, including good performances in Europe, positions Roma as a favorite.
Roma is more consistent, of higher quality, and tactically much better organized, while Cagliari lacks the defensive security to withstand prolonged pressure. A match is expected where the visitors will dominate.
2 (AS Roma to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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Lazio vs Bologna
Lazio enters the match in 6th place with 19 points, boasting a strong home record of four wins out of six games and a goal difference of 12:4. The team plays an organized attack with quick ball movement and aggressive pressing, led by Zaccagni and Cancellieri, who provide most of the offensive output, while Castellanos adds mobility in the final third. At home, Lazio rarely lets opponents control the pace, thanks to a solid defense that concedes few goals and a midfield that maintains balance during transitions. Although they have weaknesses against physically stronger teams, they generally display maturity, confidence, and good intensity on their home turf.
Bologna is in 5th place with 21 points, a team that plays maturely, showing tactical discipline and a varied attack led by Orsolini and Castro, who pose a significant offensive threat. When playing away, their results are positive, with three wins and two draws, and a goal difference of 12:7, indicating that they often engage in open and dynamic matches.
Their midfield is strong, with Cambiaghi creating plays and linking the game, but their defense sometimes struggles during quick transitions and individual mistakes. Bologna is a team that can adapt to the pace of the game, but they will have trouble maintaining possession and stopping Lazio’s intensity, especially when playing away.
The match will have a balanced tempo, but Lazio has a clear advantage due to their home intensity and more consistent defense, while Bologna will rely on counterattacks. We expect a dynamic game where we will see at least three goals.
3+ (Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 2:2
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Napoli vs Juventus
Napoli enters the match in 2nd place with 28 points, showing great form and a strong attack that combines speed, pressing, and technical skill. At home, the team is phenomenal, with five wins and one draw, boasting a goal difference of 12:5 and very solid performances in defense. Anguissa brings balance and physical strength, while David Neres and Hojlund add speed and finishing ability. Napoli has an excellent transitional game and easily creates chances against defensively-minded opponents.
The team appears tactically stable, with good rotation in the midfield and a lot of confidence from their winning streak in Serie A and the Champions League. Their home form and offensive quality are key advantages against Juventus.
Juventus enters this match sitting 7th in the standings with 23 points. They have been stable in their results, but their away game has been a bit weaker, with only two wins out of six matches and a negative goal difference of 5:6. The team relies on discipline, a strong defense, and the sharpness of Vlahovic and Yildiz in the final third. The midfield creates chances, but they often play cautiously in defense, which reduces their control of the ball against stronger opponents.
They struggle with consistency under high pressure and sometimes retreat too much when playing away, leaving their attack isolated. Even though the team is experienced and well-organized, their drop in form during derby matches and weak offensive dynamics on the road are issues for them.
Napoli seems stronger, faster, and more tactically stable at this time, while Juventus will depend on a solid defense and counterattacks. We give the home team the advantage for the win.
1 (Napoli to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Pisa vs Parma
Pisa enters this competition in 18th place with 10 points, showing a modest performance and an offense that struggles to create chances. At home, they have only one win out of seven matches and a goal difference of 1:4. Nzola and Moreo are the most dangerous players, but the team often finds itself isolated up front due to a lack of organization in the midfield. The defense can perform solidly at times, but it often breaks under pressure, especially when the opponent plays with fast wingers. Even though Pisa rarely loses by a large margin, their main issue is their inability to control the pace of the game, which directly reduces the number of points they earn at home.
Parma is in 17th place with 11 points, but they have a slightly stronger structure and better transitions than their opponent. On away games, they have only one win and a goal difference of 3:7, which shows that they struggle to finish their attacks, even though Bernabe and Pellegrino can be a threat.
The team fights hard and is well-organized in defense, but they often concede goals due to individual mistakes and not enough solid coverage in the midfield. Parma plays better when they have space for counterattacks, but they find it hard to create plays against defensively oriented teams. Still, their physical strength and greater stability in defense compared to Pisa give them a slight advantage.
This is a matchup between teams in poor form, but Parma seems more consistent and better organized. Pisa is a tough team at home, but they lack offensive quality.
X2 (Draw or Parma to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Udinese vs Genoa
Udinese is in 9th place with 18 points, showing solid form and a style that mixes strong physical intensity, compactness, and quick transitions. At home, they have two wins out of six matches and a goal difference of 6:10, which indicates that their defense can struggle against teams that press hard. However, the team plays in an organized way, with a clear structure in the midfield and an offense that heavily relies on Davis and Zaniolo, who are the most effective in creating chances and finishing.
Udinese looks strongest when they control the midfield, but sometimes they lack stability and focus in crucial moments. The trend in their results shows that the team is dangerous when playing at home.
Genoa is currently in 16th place with 11 points, but their form has recently improved thanks to wins against Verona and Sassuolo. However, when playing away, the team is struggling, with only one win out of six matches and a goal difference of 9:11, including a streak of four consecutive losses. Genoa plays hard, with a strong midfield and an attacking line led by Ostigard and Colombo, who are the most effective in finishing.
The team often plays on the counter and has good physical fitness, but they struggle with defensive transitions, leaving too much space behind their line. Although the team can sometimes perform at the required level, their biggest issue is stability, especially when playing away from home.
Udinese is the more quality and consistent team, with better structure and greater offensive creativity. Genoa will try to survive through counterattacks, but their defensive weaknesses are too significant.
1X (Udinese to Win or Draw)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Torino vs AC Milan
Torino is in 13th place with 14 points. Recently, they have been in poor form, suffering two consecutive losses and not winning in their last five matches. Their defense is shaky and makes mistakes, having conceded 23 goals while scoring only 12 this season. In the last two rounds, they let in 7 goals. The attacking line isn’t performing well either, struggling to score. At home, their form doesn’t give them much of an advantage; out of six matches played, they have two wins, two draws, and two losses, with a goal difference of 6:11. Simeone and Adams contribute offensively, but overall, the team lacks offensive consistency.
AC Milan enters the match in great shape, having won three out of their last five games and remaining unbeaten in their last twelve league matches. They are currently in first place with a two-point lead, having scored 19 goals and conceded 9 this season. The team plays maturely, often winning by a narrow margin but in a controlled manner.
When playing away, they are very solid, with three wins and three draws, and no losses, boasting a goal difference of 9:3, which is the best defensive record for any away team in the league. Pulisic and Leao are the main threats, each scoring five goals. Overall, the team plays confidently, controlling the pace of the game, focusing on the score, and rarely allowing open matches.
AC Milan has won four of the last five encounters against Torino. Torino will try to tighten up their game and wait for a mistake. However, the gap in quality, form, and confidence is significant.
2 (AC Milan to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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