Guide to Serie A TIM 2025/26: Format, Favorites, and Where to Watch

The Serie A TIM 2025/26, a traditional competition now also known as Serie A Enilive (domestically) and Serie A Made in Italy (internationally), promises another season full of stories, fierce rivalries, and of course, great opportunities for sports betting fans!

The ball starts rolling on August 23, 2025, and goes until May 24, 2026. Napoli arrives as the defending champion, eager to prove that last season wasn’t just an inspired Neapolitan summer. Meanwhile, giants like Inter, Milan, and Juventus are sharpening their tactics and eyeing the trophy.

And as true football fans, we’ve prepared a complete guide so you don’t miss a thing: the competition format, title favorites, potential surprises, and where to watch all the matches of the Italian Championship 2025/26. Shall we?

About Serie A TIM 2025/26

The Italian Serie A features 20 teams competing for the glory of the scudetto. The format is the classic round-robin: everyone plays each other twice, home and away, with points added up until the end of the season. In total, 38 rounds with no room for mistakes.

The top 17 finishers from last season are back, and three new teams have been promoted from Serie B to spice things up! Sassuolo secured an immediate return, Pisa made history by coming back to the top flight after 34 years, and Cremonese clinched promotion the hard way, with a home draw and a decisive win over Spezia.

On the other side, three clubs said farewell to the elite. Monza was the first to say “arrivederci” after a heavy defeat against Atalanta. Venezia and Empoli suffered heartbreak on the final matchday, sealing relegation with narrow defeats and booking their return to Serie B.

Atalanta

Last season, Atalanta proved once again that attacking football is their trademark. With an inspired offense and an enviable goal difference (78 scored and only 37 conceded!), the team finished 3rd in Serie A with 74 points, stylishly securing a direct spot in the Champions League group stage.

Behind only Napoli and Inter, La Dea confirmed once again that they belong among Italy’s giants!

Manager

Ivan Jurić

Last Campaign

3rd

Best Finish

3rd (2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, and 2024/25)

Key Signings

Odilon Kossounou (Center Back): Signed from Bayer Leverkusen for €20 million

Nikola Krstović (Striker): Signed from Lecce for €25 million

Lazar Samardžić (Attacking Midfielder): Signed from Udinese for €14.8 million

Kamaldeen Sulemana (Left Winger): Signed from Southampton for €17 million

Honest Ahanor (Left Back): Signed from Genoa for €17 million

Key Departures

Mateo Retegui (Striker): Sold to Al-Qadsiah for €68.25 million

Matteo Ruggeri (Left Back): Sold to Atlético Madrid for €17 million

Roberto Piccoli (Striker): Sold to Cagliari for €12 million

Michel Adopo (Central Midfielder): Sold to Cagliari for €3.8 million

Juan Musso (Goalkeeper): Sold to Atlético Madrid for €3 million

Key Players

Forward Ademola Lookman netted 15 goals and provided five assists in 31 games, creating danger all the time: 2.6 shots per game and 12 big chances created.

Charles De Ketelaere showed versatility with seven goals, seven assists, 12 big chances created, and constant involvement. With nearly 38 on-ball actions per match, he was always participating and creating across several roles. He also won nearly half of his aerial duels.

Daniel Maldini showed maturity: six goals in 30 matches, despite not being a regular starter. With fewer minutes on average, he still contributed effectively, winning 48% of ground duels and averaging 1.2 successful dribbles per match.

Expectations

Without Gasperini after nine years in charge, La Dea’s ambitions will depend on how successful their restructuring proves to be. Ranked sixth among title contenders with odds of 20.0, the team has a 6.5% chance of finishing in the top four — solid chances to remain in UEFA competitions, even if only in the Conference League.

Bologna

In Serie A, Bologna cemented themselves comfortably in mid-table, finishing 9th with 62 points. With 16 wins, 14 draws, and consistent football, the team was one of the season’s pleasant surprises.

In the Coppa Italia, they made history: their first title in 51 years! Thanks to a second-half goal by Dan Ndoye, Bologna beat Milan 1-0 in the grand final at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, lifting the trophy for the third time.

Manager

Vincenzo Italiano

Last Campaign

9th

Titles

10 (1923/24, 1924/25, 1925/26, 1927/28, 1928/29, 1935/36, 1936/37, 1938/39, 1940/41, and 1963/64)

Key Signings

Martin Vitík (Center Back): Signed from Sparta Prague for €11 million

Tommaso Pobega (Central Midfielder): Loaned from Milan

Torbjørn Heggem (Center Back): Signed from West Bromwich Albion for €7.5 million

Nadir Zortea (Right Midfielder): Signed from Cagliari for €7.5 million

Nicolò Casale (Center Back): Signed from Lazio for €6.5 million

Key Departures

Dan Ndoye (Right Winger): Sold to Nottingham Forest for €42 million

Sam Beukema (Center Back): Sold to Napoli for €31 million

Michel Aebischer (Central Midfielder): Loaned to Pisa Sporting Club

Martin Erlić (Center Back): Sold to Midtjylland for €5 million

Antonio Raimondo (Striker): Loaned to Frosinone

Key Players

Riccardo Orsolini had 15 goals and four assists in 30 matches, averaging one goal every 126 minutes. A left-footed dribbler and creator (12 goals with his left foot!), he also created eight big chances.

Santiago Castro had a solid season with eight goals and four assists in 36 matches. Not the flashiest, but consistent: six goals from inside the box, contributing in build-up play, and adding defensive work.

Juan Miranda was one of the most involved fullbacks in the squad. Though he didn’t score, he provided six assists and created 10 big chances, averaging nearly 70 on-ball actions per match. Defensively, he was reliable, recovering 3.1 balls per game.

Expectations

Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna starts the season boosted by their Coppa Italia triumph, but breaking a 62-year league title drought seems unlikely: their odds of 80.0 rank them as the 10th favorite for the scudetto. Returning to the Champions League after just one year away is also a difficult target, with odds of 6.0 placing them behind eight other powerhouses — but if Italy secures an additional European slot, a Europa League or Conference League spot is possible!

Cagliari

The team was far from shining in Serie A, but managed the most important thing: avoiding relegation! With nine wins, nine draws, and 20 losses in 38 games, the team finished in 15th place, right above the drop zone, with nerves on edge almost until the final matchday. The negative goal difference (-16) reflected well the rollercoaster season they had.

There were scrappy matches, hard-fought draws, and plenty of grit on the pitch. Consistency? That will have to wait until next season.

Manager

Fabio Pisacane

Last Campaign

15th

Titles

1 (1969/70)

Key Signings

Roberto Piccoli (Striker): Signed from Atalanta for €12 million

Semih Kılıçsoy (Striker): Loaned from Besiktas

Elia Caprile (Goalkeeper): Signed from Napoli for €8 million

Sebastiano Esposito (Forward): Loaned from Inter Milan

Gianluca Gaetano (Attacking Midfielder): Signed from Napoli for €6 million

Key Departures

Nadir Zortea (Right Midfielder): Sold to Bologna for €7.5 million

Antoine Makoumbou (Defensive Midfielder): Sold to Samsunspor for €1.5 million

Răzvan Marin (Defensive Midfielder): Sold to AEK Athens for €1.7 million

Pantelis Hatzidiakos (Center Back): Sold to Copenhagen for €1.5 million

Simone Scuffet (Goalkeeper): Sold to Pisa Sporting Club for €900k

Key Players

Elia Caprile, with an average of 2.4 saves per game and a 70% success rate, was the keeper who kept seven clean sheets. He also stopped other key shots that could have complicated the team’s survival even further.

Roberto Piccoli was the man who tried to make the difference up front. He scored 10 goals and created 26 big chances in 37 starts. Half of his goals came with his head, proving he was a constant aerial threat.

Nadir Zortea, meanwhile, was the full-back who decided to show up on the scoresheet. He scored six goals, provided two assists, and created six big chances, while also contributing defensively with nearly three ball recoveries per match.

Expectations

In their third consecutive year in Serie A, Cagliari will likely keep fighting relegation. Odds of 3.0 rank the Rossoblù as the fourth most likely team to go down, so they’ll need to stay sharp to avoid slipping.

Como

The 2024/25 season was historic for Calcio Como: after years away from the spotlight, the club returned to Serie A and did not disappoint. Under the command of Cesc Fàbregas, the team had a solid campaign, finishing 10th among 20 teams.

No relegation drama here — Como stood firm, faced the giants head-on, and closed the season with a sense of “mission accomplished.” For a team coming back after such a long time, finishing mid-table was almost like lifting a consolidation trophy in the Italian elite!

Manager

Cesc Fàbregas

Last Season

10th

Best Finish

7th (1949/50)

Key Signings

Jesús Rodríguez (Left Winger): Signed from Real Betis for €22.5 million

Martin Baturina (Attacking Midfielder): Signed from Dinamo Zagreb for €18 million

Nicolas Kühn (Right Winger): Signed from Celtic for €19 million

Jayden Addai (Right Winger): Signed from AZ Alkmaar for €14 million

Máximo Perrone (Defensive Midfielder): Signed from Manchester City for €13 million

Key Departures

Gabriel Strefezza (Right Winger): Sold to Olympiacos for €8 million

Alieu Fadera (Left Winger): Loaned to Sassuolo

Emil Audero (Goalkeeper): Loaned to Cremonese

Alessandro Bellemo (Central Midfielder): Sold to Sampdoria for €2 million

Nikolas Ioannou (Left Back): Sold to Sampdoria for €1.5 million

Key Players

Assane Diao, in just 15 matches, showed that quality doesn’t need much time. He scored eight goals (nearly one every two games!) without missing a single big chance. Strong finisher, fearless dribbler, and boasting an 83% passing accuracy.

Patrick Cutrone, with 33 appearances (23 starts), was the workhorse in attack. He scored seven goals and provided four assists. His conversion rate wasn’t great (10%), but he made up for it with effort and presence. He created five big chances, stayed involved, and proved he’s more than just a finisher.

In just three matches and 88 minutes, Nico Paz left a good impression: one assist, 13 accurate passes per game at 89% accuracy, and some flair in dribbling attempts. He didn’t score, but showed potential for more.

Expectations

A year ago Como returned as a relegation candidate, but the 2025/26 outlook is much brighter. With one of Europe’s most promising young coaches and €104 million invested in reinforcements, Fàbregas’s team is expected to fight for UEFA spots: odds of 5.5 to finish in the top 4 rank the Lariani as the seventh most likely side to qualify.

Cremonese

Who said life in Serie B is easy? Cremonese knows better! In 2024/25, the team kept one eye on the table and the other on promotion, and it paid off! With a solid and thrilling campaign, they finished 4th overall and earned their return to Serie A in the sweetest way possible: through the playoffs!

After stumbling in the first leg against Juve Stabia, Cremonese showed they love drama, overturning it with a 3-0 win in the return leg. In the Coppa Italia, however, their run was short and uneventful.

Manager

Davide Nicola

Last Campaign

4th in Serie B (Promoted via Playoffs)

Best Finish

2nd (1925/26)

Key Signings

Warren Bondo (Central Midfielder): Loaned from Milan

Alessio Zerbin (Left Winger): Loaned from Napoli

Federico Baschirotto (Center Back): Signed from Lecce for €3 million

Jari Vandeputte (Left Winger): Signed from Catanzaro for €3.3 million

Emil Audero (Goalkeeper): Loaned from Como

Key Departures

Felix Afena-Gyan (Striker): Loaned to Amed SK

Marco Nasti (Striker): Loaned to Empoli

Luca Ravanelli (Center Back): Released to Monza

Andreas Jungdal (Goalkeeper): Sold to KVC Westerlo for €1 million

Andrea Fulignati (Goalkeeper): Loaned to Empoli

Key Players

Franco Vázquez scored nine goals, added two assists, and created six big chances in just 27 matches. His 2.7 shots per game showed he wasn’t afraid to take risks.

Manuel De Luca, in 34 games (only 16 starts), scored eight goals — four of them headers! With sharp instincts inside the box, he was key late in the campaign, also providing two assists.

Michele Collocolo is the kind of player who does it all. In 30 games, he scored seven goals (two from outside the box) and provided two assists. He averaged 30.5 accurate passes per game with 86% success, acting as the team’s metronome, while also defending strongly with 4.3 recoveries and 1.3 tackles per match.

Expectations

La Cremo begins the season as the main relegation candidate, with odds of 1.6. The team from Cremona will need to fight hard to repeat the feat from 31 years ago, when they survived in the 1994/95 season.

Fiorentina

With a strong, confident campaign, the Florence side secured 6th place in Serie A 2024/25, collecting 65 points in 37 rounds. They recorded 19 wins, eight draws, and only 11 losses. They scored 60 goals and conceded just 41.

The result? A well-deserved spot in the Europa League group stage! If last season was good, the next promises even more excitement for Viola fans.

Manager

Stefano Pioli

Last Campaign

6th

Titles

2 (1955/56 and 1968/69)

Key Signings

Nicolò Fagioli (Central Midfielder): Signed from Juventus for €13.5 million

Albert Gudmundsson (Forward): Signed from Genoa for €13 million

Simon Sohm (Central Midfielder): Signed from Parma for €15 million

Jacopo Fazzini (Central Midfielder): Signed from Empoli for €10 million

Robin Gosens (Left Back): Signed from Union Berlin for €7 million

Key Departures

Nico González (Right Winger): Sold to Juventus for €28.1 million

Michael Kayode (Right Back): Sold to Brentford for €17.5 million

Sofyan Amrabat (Defensive Midfielder): Sold to Fenerbahce for €12 million

M’Bala Nzola (Striker): Loaned to Pisa Sporting Club

Riccardo Sottil (Left Winger): Loaned to Lecce

Key Players

If Viola finished with a strong defense, they can thank the wall named De Gea. In 35 games, he made 98 saves (2.8 per match) with a 72% save rate. He also saved two of three penalties faced and kept 11 clean sheets.

Moise Kean, in 32 games, scored 19 goals and added three assists. He averaged 3.3 shots per game, netting 13 with his right foot, three with his left, and three headers. His conversion rate was 18%, though he also missed 22 big chances.

Albert Guðmundsson, in just over 1,200 minutes across 24 matches, scored six goals and provided an assist. With a 22% shot conversion, he proved effective both inside and outside the box. He also maintained an 87% passing accuracy and created three big chances.

Expectations

Qualified for the Conference League for the fourth consecutive year, Fiorentina keeps dreaming of UEFA competitions. Finishing in the top 4 seems unlikely, as odds of 6.0 rank eight other teams as more likely.

Genoa

Last season in Serie A was a rollercoaster for Genoa! The team finished 13th with 43 points, securing survival in the Italian elite. They recorded 10 wins, 13 draws, and 15 losses in a campaign full of ups and downs.

Their attack wasn’t very inspiring, scoring just 37 goals, and their defense conceded 49. Despite being far from European spots, the team managed some valuable draws. It wasn’t a fairy tale, but the ending brought relief.

Manager

Patrick Vieira

Last Campaign

13th

Titles

3 (1921/22, 1922/23, and 1923/24)

Key Signings

Valentín Carboni (Attacking Midfielder): Loaned from Inter Milan

Albert Grønbæk (Attacking Midfielder): Loaned from Stade Rennais

Leo Ostigard (Center Back): Loaned from Stade Rennais

Lorenzo Colombo (Striker): Loaned from Milan

Nicolae Stanciu (Attacking Midfielder): Free transfer from Damac

Key Departures

Koni De Winter (Center Back): Sold to Milan for €20 million

Albert Gudmundsson (Forward): Sold to Fiorentina for €13 million

Honest Ahanor (Left Back): Sold to Atalanta for €17 million

Alan Matturro (Center Back): Loaned to Levante

Mattia Bani (Center Back): Sold to Palermo for €1.5 million

Key Players

Johan Vásquez, despite being a defender, left his mark with three goals (two headers), showing he was a set-piece threat! Defensively, he averaged 1.6 tackles, 4 clearances, and 3.4 recoveries per game — though he also collected nine yellow cards.

Aarón Martín may not have scored, but contributed with eight assists and eight big chances created! A true provider down the left flank, averaging 1.8 key passes per game. Defensively, he also impressed with two tackles and 4.1 recoveries per match.

Nicola Leali made 86 saves in 29 games, with a 74% success rate and 10 clean sheets. He also saved a penalty and prevented over four “expected goals,” proving crucial to keeping Genoa safe.

Expectations

Everything points to Il Grifone staying in the lower half of the table, with odds of 4.5 for relegation after three years, ranking seven other teams as more at risk. The club raised €52 million from sales of key players and only brought in free transfers and loans, which must work out if Genoa wants to dream bigger.

Hellas Verona

Hellas Verona did not have an easy life in the 2024/25 season. With 37 points in 38 matches, the team finished 14th in Serie A and escaped relegation with a sigh of relief at the end of the campaign.

They registered 10 wins, seven draws, and 21 losses in total. The attack scored just 34 goals (yes, not exactly impressive) while conceding 66! On top of that, they were knocked out early from the Coppa Italia, losing 2-1 to Cesena.

Manager

Paolo Zanetti

Last Campaign

14th

Titles

1 (1984/85)

Key Signings

Victor Nelsson (Center Back): Loaned from Galatasaray

Amin Sarr (Striker): Signed from Lyon for €3.5 million

Domagoj Bradarić (Left Back): Signed from Salernitana for €750k

Cheikh Niasse (Defensive Midfielder): Signed from Young Boys for €3.5 million

Giovane (Striker): Free transfer from Corinthians

Key Departures

Jackson Tchatchoua (Right Back): Sold to Wolverhampton Wanderers for €12.5 million

Diego Coppola (Center Back): Sold to Brighton & Hove Albion for €11 million

Daniele Ghilardi (Center Back): Loaned to Roma

Ondrej Duda (Central Midfielder): Free transfer to Al-Ettifaq

Paweł Dawidowicz (Center Back): Released at end of contract

Key Players

Daniel Mosquera was a “blinking light” kind of striker: sometimes he shined, sometimes he vanished. In 35 games, he scored five goals and provided one assist. He needed 274 minutes per goal and missed seven big chances.

Amin Sarr scored four goals in total, with one assist. He was more economical with shots (0.7 per game) and missed five big chances. In passing, he was slightly more accurate than Mosquera (71% completion), but still lost possession 7.5 times per match.

Suat Serdar scored two goals (both from outside the box), delivered one assist, and completed 76% of his passes. Defensively, he contributed 1.6 tackles and 3.4 recoveries per game. He was also the “hottest” in terms of discipline: two yellows and one red.

Expectations

I Butei begin their fourth consecutive season in the top flight as one of the favorites for relegation: they are the third most likely team to go down, with odds of 2.25. With modest investment in the transfer market, the Verona side will have to fight hard to stay up.

Inter Milan

If there’s one thing Inter knows how to do, it’s turn numbers into spectacle. In the 2024/25 season, the team was a true goal machine: 79 goals in Serie A alone, earning the title of best attack in the league and a 2nd-place finish in the table. And it wasn’t just in the Italian league — they also reached the Champions League final (losing to PSG) and came close in the Italian Super Cup and Coppa Italia, both times eliminated by Milan.

Manager

Cristian Chivu

Last Campaign

2nd

Titles

20 (1909/10, 1919/20, 1929/30, 1937/38, 1939/40, 1952/53, 1953/54, 1962/63, 1964/65, 1965/66, 1970/71, 1979/80, 1988/89, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 2009/10, 2020/21 and 2023/24)

Key Signings

Luis Henrique (Right Midfielder): Signed from Olympique de Marseille for €23 million

Ange-Yoan Bonny (Striker): Signed from Parma for €23 million

Petar Sučić (Defensive Midfielder): Signed from Dinamo Zagreb for €14 million

Nicola Zalewski (Left Midfielder): Signed from Roma for €8 million

Key Departures

Nicola Zalewski (Left Midfielder): Sold to Atalanta for €17 million

Valentín Carboni (Attacking Midfielder): Loaned to Genoa

Aleksandar Stanković (Defensive Midfielder): Sold to Club Brugge for €9.5 million

Tajon Buchanan (Right Winger): Sold to Villarreal for €9 million

Sebastiano Esposito (Forward): Loaned to Cagliari

Key Players

Marcus Thuram was the striker of the moment: 14 goals in 32 matches, all inside the box, plus four assists to show he’s more than just a finisher. With one goal every 164 minutes and 10 big chances missed, he still became a key figure in attack.

Lautaro Martínez scored 12 goals in 31 matches, but was even more dangerous as a creator with nine big chances created and three assists. He shot often (3.3 per game), but accuracy let him down at times (19 big chances missed).

Denzel Dumfries also contributed heavily, with seven goals and two assists in 29 matches. Strong in aerial play (72% of duels won), he was always a threat in the opposition box.

Expectations

The Nerazzurri start the season rebuilding after finishing runners-up in Serie A and the Champions League. Even so, Cristian Chivu begins the campaign with great chances of winning the title he once lifted as an Inter player: odds of 3.7 place his side as second favorites, behind only Napoli.

Juventus

Last season, Juventus showed they can still cause plenty of trouble in Serie A. The team finished 4th with 70 points after 38 rounds. With 18 wins, 16 draws, and just four defeats, they showed a solidity that few could match.

In attack, they scored 58 goals, while the defense was solid, conceding only 35. Result? A secured place in the Champions League. The squad stood out for consistency: they never collapsed, even in tight games. In the Coppa Italia, however, the story was different — they were eliminated by Empoli in the quarterfinals.

Manager

Igor Tudor

Last Campaign

4th

Titles

36 (1905, 1925/26, 1930/31, 1931/32, 1932/33, 1933/34, 1934/35, 1949/50, 1951/52, 1957/58, 1959/60, 1960/61, 1966/67, 1971/72, 1972/73, 1974/75, 1976/77, 1977/78, 1980/81, 1981/82, 1983/84, 1985/86, 1994/95, 1996/97, 1997/98, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20)

Key Signings

Jonathan David (Striker): Free transfer from Lille

Francisco Conceição (Right Winger): Signed from Porto for €32 million

Nico González (Right Winger): Signed from Fiorentina for €28.1 million

Pierre Kalulu (Center Back): Signed from Milan for €14.3 million

Michele Di Gregorio (Goalkeeper): Signed from Monza for €14.3 million

Key Departures

Nicolò Rovella (Defensive Midfielder): Sold to Lazio for €17 million

Nicolò Fagioli (Central Midfielder): Sold to Fiorentina for €13.5 million

Timothy Weah (Right Winger): Loaned to Olympique de Marseille

Alberto Costa (Right Back): Sold to Porto for €15 million

Samuel Mbangula (Left Winger): Sold to Werder Bremen for €10 million

Key Players

Dušan Vlahović was the team’s top scorer, netting 10 goals in 29 games, all with his lethal left foot. He also provided four assists and was always present in the box, with nine of his goals scored from inside it.

Kenan Yıldız was the provider. He scored seven goals, but also delivered four assists and created eight big chances. In 35 games, he showed good movement and passing reliability (86% accuracy), staying constantly involved.

Khéphren Thuram scored four goals and provided five assists, creating eight big chances while standing out with precision: 89% passing accuracy and nearly 50 touches per game. He not only contributed in attack but also in ball recovery and game flow.

Expectations

Serie A’s most decorated club, Juventus seeks to regain the dominance that once gave them nine straight league titles. While not the top favorite, La Vecchia Signora sits just behind Napoli and Inter, with odds of 6.0 — meaning that if they don’t end their six-year title drought, their Champions League place is still highly likely.

Lazio

Last season, Lazio showed they can play attractive football, finishing 7th in Serie A with 65 points. They recorded 18 wins, 11 draws, and only nine defeats, scoring 61 goals and conceding 49.

Overall, Lazio mixed experience and talent to secure a solid campaign, though with some defensive lapses. It was one of those “almost there” seasons in terms of competing higher up the table.

Manager

Maurizio Sarri

Last Campaign

7th

Titles

2 (1973/74 and 1999/00)

Key Signings

Nicolò Rovella (Defensive Midfielder): Signed from Juventus for €17 million

Nuno Tavares (Left Back): Signed from Arsenal for €5 million

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Attacking Midfielder): Signed from Hatayspor for €3.43 million

Luca Pellegrini (Left Back): Signed from Juventus for €4 million

Samuel Gigot (Center Back): Signed from Olympique de Marseille for €500k

Key Departures

Loum Tchaouna (Right Winger): Sold to Burnley for €15.15 million

Nicolò Casale (Center Back): Sold to Bologna for €6.5 million

Gaetano Castrovilli (Central Midfielder): Released at end of contract

Romano Floriani Mussolini (Right Back): Loaned to Cremonese

Fabio Andrea Ruggeri (Center Back): Free transfer to Carrarese

Key Players

Valentín Castellanos scored 10 goals and, despite missing 15 big chances, provided three assists and created seven more chances. He wasn’t very prolific in dribbles (0.6 successful per game), but stayed active in duels and pressing.

Pedro, even with less playing time, showed that quality doesn’t depend on minutes. He also scored 10 goals but with much greater efficiency: 26% shot conversion. He added one assist and posted an excellent passing rate (87%).

Boulaye Dia also made his mark with nine goals and three assists in 35 games. With 23% shot conversion, he created seven big chances and contributed actively with the ball, maintaining an 84% passing rate.

Expectations

Despite Sarri’s return to the Biancocelesti, breaking the 25-year drought for a Serie A title seems unlikely: odds of 35.0 rank Lazio as the seventh most favored. Securing UEFA competition is a more realistic goal, with 5.5 odds of finishing top 4 — meaning a strong chance of playing at least in the Conference League.

Lecce

Lecce went through plenty of drama last season. With just 34 points in 38 matches, the team finished 17th, barely surviving relegation. They had eight wins, 10 draws, and 20 defeats, with a leaky defense that conceded 58 goals and an attack that only managed 27.

Manager

Eusebio Di Francesco

Last Campaign

17th

Best Finish

9th (1988/89)

Key Signings

Francesco Camarda (Striker): Loaned from Milan

Riccardo Sottil (Left Winger): Loaned from Fiorentina

Christ-Owen Kouassi (Right Back): Signed from Stade Lavallois for €1 million

Corrie Ndaba (Left Back): Signed from Kilmarnock for €930k

Matías Pérez (Center Back): Signed from Curicó Unido for €525k

Key Departures

Nikola Krstović (Striker): Sold to Atalanta for €25 million

Federico Baschirotto (Center Back): Sold to Cremonese for €3 million

Pablo Rodríguez (Attacking Midfielder): Sold to Lech Poznan for €1.2 million

Ante Rebić (Left Winger): Free transfer to Hajduk Split

Daniel Samek (Central Midfielder): Sold to SK Artis Brno for €300k

Key Players

Nikola Krstović scored 11 goals and provided five assists. He shot often (3.7 times per match), missed some big chances, and had a low shot conversion rate (8%), but he was always present, battling in nearly five duels per game.

Santiago Pierotti was more modest in attack: four goals and two assists in 36 appearances, but he compensated with work rate. He averaged 3.1 recoveries per game, 1.3 tackles, and created five big chances.

Tete Morente was the all-around player. With three goals, two assists, and an average of 34 on-ball actions per match, he was participative and consistent in passing (79% accuracy). He also averaged 3.4 recoveries and won 52% of his duels.

Expectations

Lecce will likely be battling relegation for a fourth consecutive year. Odds of 3.0 place the Via del Mare side level with Cagliari and Sassuolo as the first teams outside the drop zone — so brace yourself!

Milan

Milan had a season full of excitement, with plenty of grit and solid numbers. They played 38 matches, recording 18 wins, nine draws, and 11 losses. Offensively, the team scored 61 goals, showing their firepower, while the defense conceded 43.

In the Italian Supercup, Milan shined and lifted the trophy, giving the fans that sweet taste of victory. In the Coppa Italia, however, it was a different story, as they faced a tough final against Bologna and lost 0–1.

Manager

Massimiliano Allegri

Last Campaign

8

Titles

19 (1901, 1906, 1907, 1950/51, 1954/55, 1956/57, 1958/59, 1961/62, 1967/68, 1978/79, 1987/88, 1991/92, 1992/93, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1998/99, 2003/04, 2010/11, and 2021/22)

Key Signings

Ardon Jashari (Midfielder): Signed from Club Brugge for €36 million

Samuele Ricci (Midfielder): Signed from Torino for €23 million

Pervis Estupiñán (Left-back): Signed from Brighton & Hove Albion for €17 million

Koni De Winter (Defender): Signed from Genoa for €20 million

Key Departures

Tijjani Reijnders (Central Midfielder): Sold to Manchester for €55 million

Theo Hernández (Left-back): Sold to Al-Hilal for €25 million

Malick Thiaw (Defender): Sold to Newcastle United for €35 million

Pierre Kalulu (Defender): Sold to Juventus for €14.3 million

Noah Okafor (Left Winger): Sold to Leeds United for €19 million

Key Players

Christian Pulišić was one of the standout performers, with 11 goals (a 19% conversion rate) and nine assists. The American displayed both a scoring instinct and playmaking vision. He also excelled in passing, with 84% accuracy and two key passes per match.

Rafael Leão wasn’t far behind, contributing eight goals, eight assists, and 10 big chances created. Known for his dribbling, he averaged 1.7 successful dribbles per game and won 50% of his ground duels.

Youssouf Fofana, despite scoring only one goal, registered six assists, proving his talent as a playmaker. He averaged 49.5 touches per game, with 86% passing accuracy, and defensively added 1.6 tackles and 4.3 recoveries per game.

Expectations

After a disappointing season, Allegri’s return should put the Rossoneri back in contention. Despite title odds of 6.5 ranking them fourth most likely to win, their 1.55 odds to finish in the top four suggest a strong likelihood of returning to UEFA’s elite.

Napoli

The team simply dominated Serie A last season, claiming the title for the fourth time in their history — not bad at all! With 24 wins, 10 draws, and just four defeats, Napoli showed they meant business. They scored 59 goals while keeping their defense tight, conceding only 27 in 38 matches.

Manager

Antonio Conte

Last Campaign

1

Titles

4 (1986/87, 1989/90, 2022/23, and 2024/25)

Key Signings

Sam Beukema (Defender): Signed from Bologna for €31 million

Noa Lang (Left Winger): Signed from PSV Eindhoven for €25 million

Lorenzo Lucca (Striker): Loaned from Udinese

Kevin De Bruyne (Attacking Midfielder): Free transfer from Manchester City

Miguel Gutiérrez (Left-back): Signed from Girona for €18 million

Key Departures

Victor Osimhen (Striker): Sold to Galatasaray for €75 million

Giacomo Raspadori (Forward): Sold to Atlético Madrid for €22 million

Jesper Lindstrøm (Right Winger): Loaned to Wolfsburg

Jens Cajuste (Midfielder): Loaned to Ipswich Town

Natan (Defender): Sold to Real Betis for €9 million

Key Players

Romelu Lukaku, with 14 goals in 36 games, proved his striker’s instinct. He also provided 10 assists and created eight big chances. Despite missing nine clear chances, he maintained a 22% conversion rate.

Scott McTominay contributed 12 goals and four assists in 34 appearances. He averaged over 43 touches per match and was strong defensively, making 1.3 tackles per game with almost no errors.

Frank Anguissa also delivered with six goals and four assists, averaging 36 completed passes per match (85% accuracy), plus solid defensive work with tackles and interceptions — offering balance between defense and creativity.

Expectations

Napoli could break a historic barrier this season by winning Serie A in back-to-back years for the first time. With Antonio Conte retained and the championship core intact, the Gli Azzurri start as favorites for the title with odds of 2.6.

Parma

The team fought hard last season (and struggled too!), playing 38 matches with seven wins, 15 draws, and 16 losses. They scored 44 goals but conceded 58, showing a leaky defense. Ultimately, Parma finished 16th, narrowly avoiding relegation but holding on.

Manager

Carlos Cuesta

Last Campaign

14

Best Position

2 (1994/95 and 1996/97)

Key Signings

Matija Frigan (Striker): Signed from KVC Westerlo for €9 million

Christian Ordóñez (Central Midfielder): Signed from Vélez Sarsfield for €8.5 million

Oliver Sørensen (Central Midfielder): Signed from Midtjylland for €8 million

Abdoulaye Ndiaye (Defender): Signed from ESTAC Troyes for €6.5 million

Key Departures

Giovanni Leoni (Defender): Sold to Liverpool for €31 million

Ange-Yoan Bonny (Striker): Sold to Inter Milan for €23 million

Simon Sohm (Central Midfielder): Sold to Fiorentina for €15 million

Dennis Man (Right Winger): Sold to PSV Eindhoven for €8.5 million

Rachid Kouda (Central Midfielder): Loaned to Spezia

Key Players

Jacob Ondrejka featured only 12 times but made the most of it: five goals with a 36% conversion rate and an impressive 86% dribble success.

Milan Đurić also netted five goals, winning 6.2 aerial duels per match. While his passing accuracy was low (47%), he still won 65% of his duels.

Enrico Del Prato scored four goals with a 33% conversion rate, excelling with 86% overall passing accuracy and 93% in his own half.

Expectations

After narrowly avoiding relegation by just five points, Parma’s new season outlook isn’t much brighter. Their odds of 4.0 to finish in the bottom three rank them as one of the teams most at risk, with six clubs ahead of them in relegation probability.

Pisa

In the 2024/25 season, Pisa showed how much they missed top-flight football! They fought hard in Serie B, finishing as runners-up and finally securing a long-awaited return to Serie A after 34 years.

Manager

Alberto Gilardino

Last Campaign

2nd in Serie B

Best Position

3 (1921/22)

Key Signings

Michel Aebischer (Central Midfielder): Loaned from Bologna

M'Bala Nzola (Striker): Loaned from Fiorentina

İsak Vural (Central Midfielder): Signed from Frosinone for €4.5 million

Henrik Meister (Striker): Signed from Stade Rennais for €4 million

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Central Midfielder): Loaned from Inter Milan

Key Departures

Jan Mlakar (Left Winger): Loaned to Amiens

Nicholas Bonfanti (Striker): Loaned to Mantova

Lisandru Tramoni (Right Winger): Free transfer to FC Zürich

Bamba Susso (Striker): Free transfer to First Vienna

Alessandro Livieri (Goalkeeper): Free transfer to Vercelli

Key Players

Matteo Tramoni scored 13 goals, averaging 2.6 shots per game with a 20% conversion rate. He added three assists, created eight big chances, and contributed defensively with 3.1 recoveries per game.

Alexander Lind scored eight goals with three assists, creating seven big chances. While his passing accuracy was low (59%), he made up for it with nearly four duels won per game and 1.6 recoveries.

Stefano Moreo chipped in with seven goals, six assists, and nine big chances created. Very involved in play, he averaged 34.7 actions per game and almost three recoveries.

Expectations

With a smaller budget, Pisa begins Serie A as one of the relegation favorites. Odds of 1.7 place them as the second-most likely team to go down. It remains to be seen if Gilardino can keep them in the top flight.

Roma

Roma finished Serie A in a respectable 5th place, showing consistency with 20 wins, nine draws, and nine defeats from 38 matches. They scored 56 goals and conceded 35, keeping a solid balance between attack and defense, earning 69 points.

Manager

Gian Piero Gasperini

Last Campaign

5

Titles

3 (1941/42, 1982/83, and 2000/01)

Key Signings

Leon Bailey (Right Winger): Loaned from Aston Villa

Evan Ferguson (Striker): Loaned from Brighton & Hove Albion

Wesley (Right-back): Signed from Flamengo for €25 million

Neil El Aynaoui (Central Midfielder): Signed from Lens for €23.5 million

Daniele Ghilardi (Defender): Loaned from Hellas Verona

Key Departures

Enzo Le Fée (Central Midfielder): Sold to Sunderland for €23 million

Tammy Abraham (Striker): Loaned to Beşiktaş

Nicola Zalewski (Left Midfielder): Sold to Inter Milan for €8 million

Samuel Dahl (Left-back): Sold to Benfica for €9 million

Marash Kumbulla (Defender): Loaned to Mallorca

Key Players

Artem Dovbyk led the scoring with 12 goals, proving himself a clinical finisher inside the box, with nine from his left foot and two from his right.

Paulo Dybala appeared in 24 games, scoring six goals and providing three assists, averaging nearly 42 touches per match.

Matías Soulé added five goals and five assists in 27 matches, also creating nine chances for teammates.

Expectations

After seven years dreaming of a return to the Champions League, Roma may finally make it back to Europe’s elite. With odds of 2.4 to secure a top-four finish, the Giallorossi rank as the fifth most likely team to qualify — especially if Italy secures an extra spot.

Sassuolo

Last season, Sassuolo achieved what every team dreams of: dominating Serie B and securing direct promotion to the top tier of Italian football, Serie A! With 25 wins, only six defeats, and seven draws, the team collected an incredible 82 points and showed who was boss. And get this: with 77 goals scored — the best attack in the league — and only 28 conceded, Sassuolo played beautiful football!

Manager

Stefano Bruno

Last Campaign

1st in Serie B

Best Position

6th (1915/16)

Key Signings

Ismaël Koné (Central Midfielder): Loaned from Olympique de Marseille

Jay Idzes (Defender): Bought from Venezia for €8 million

Tarik Muharemović (Defender): Bought from Juventus for €3 million

Arijanet Murić (Goalkeeper): Loaned from Ipswich Town

Sebastian Walukiewicz (Defender): Loaned from Torino

Key Departures

Uros Racic (Defensive Midfielder): Sold to Aris Thessaloniki for €3 million

Jeremy Toljan (Right Back): Free transfer to Levante

Emil Konradsen Ceide (Left Winger): Sold to Rosenborg BK for €1.50 million

Janis Antiste (Striker): Loaned to Rapid Vienna

Patrick Nuamah (Left Winger): Loaned to Catanzaro

Key Players

Armand Laurienté was the team’s top scorer with 18 goals in 33 matches, averaging one every 132 minutes. He also delivered five assists with accurate shooting and precise passing.

Nicholas Pierini also shined, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists, proving he could be lethal even with fewer minutes on the pitch.

Samuele Mulattieri was the practical forward: nine goals in 32 matches, always ready to seize opportunities and help the team dominate the attack with his consistent presence.

Expectation

As Serie B champions, Sassuolo enters Serie A as the promoted side with the best survival chances. With odds of 4.0 for relegation, they are ahead of three teams and tied with Cagliari and Lecce, which could be enough to stay just above the drop zone.

Torino

Torino FC had a 2024 season that was “neither hot nor cold.” They finished in 11th place, right in the middle of the pack. With 10 wins, 14 draws, and 14 defeats, the team showed balance, but lacked the extra push to truly shine. They scored 39 goals, conceded 45, and collected 44 points — comfortably safe from relegation but far from European competition dreams.

Manager

Marco Baroni

Last Campaign

11th

Titles

7 (1927/28, 1942/43, 1945/46, 1946/47, 1947/48, 1948/49, and 1975/76)

Key Signings

Zakaria Aboukhlal (Right Winger): Bought from Toulouse for €8 million

Cyril Ngonge (Right Winger): Loaned from Napoli

Tino Anjorin (Attacking Midfielder): Loaned from Empoli

Ardian Ismajli (Defender): Free transfer from Empoli

Franco Israel (Goalkeeper): Bought from Sporting for €4 million

Key Departures

Samuele Ricci (Defensive Midfielder): Sold to Milan for €23 million

Vanja Milinković-Savić (Goalkeeper): Loaned to Napoli

Sebastian Walukiewicz (Defender): Loaned to Sassuolo

Antonio Sanabria (Striker): Sold to Cremonese for €2.50 million

Yann Karamoh (Left Winger): Released at the end of his contract

Key Players

Che Adams was the top scorer with nine goals in 36 games. He kept defenses busy, although he missed 13 big chances, and still managed three assists with 24.7 actions per game.

Nikola Vlašić contributed five goals and four assists in 30 matches. With 36.1 actions per game and an 82% passing accuracy, he was crucial in creating chances and breaking defensive lines.

Valentino Lazaro didn’t score, but he provided six assists and an impressive 43 actions on the ball per match. He also created seven big chances and dictated midfield play with an 82% passing success rate.

Expectation

Entering their 13th consecutive season in the top flight, Torino is expected to have another stable mid-table campaign. With relegation odds of 7.5, they are ahead of ten rivals in the survival battle, though their 20.0 odds to finish in the top four mean European qualification looks out of reach.

Udinese

Last season in Serie A, Udinese went on a rollercoaster ride. They finished 12th with 44 points from 12 wins, eight draws, and 18 defeats. They scored 41 goals but conceded 56, leaving them stuck in mid-table: far from European competitions but also safe from relegation worries.

Manager

Kosta Runjaić

Last Campaign

12th

Best Position

2nd (1954/55)

Key Signings

Arthur Atta (Central Midfielder): Bought from Metz for €8 million

Saba Goglichidze (Defender): Bought from Empoli for €4 million

Lennon Miller (Central Midfielder): Bought from Motherwell for €5.50 million

Nicolò Bertola (Defender): Free transfer from Spezia

Luca Kjerrumgaard (Striker): Bought from Odense Boldklub for €5 million

Key Departures

Lorenzo Lucca (Striker): Loaned to Napoli

Jaka Bijol (Defender): Sold to Leeds United for €18 million

Lazar Samardžić (Attacking Midfielder): Sold to Atalanta for €14.8 million

Nehuén Pérez (Defender): Sold to Porto for €13.30 million

Florian Thauvin (Forward): Sold to Lens for €6 million

Key Players

Jürgen Ekkelenkamp scored three goals and provided two assists. Not a natural goalscorer, but effective with his right foot and solid passing (81% accuracy). He also helped defensively with 2.4 recoveries per game.

Christian Kabasele contributed two goals and averaged 4.5 clearances per match. He won 61% of ground duels and 63% of aerials. Though he conceded two penalties, he impressively went the whole season without a yellow card.

Hassane Kamara displayed versatility. He scored once, provided four assists, and created four big chances. Defensively, he averaged 3.1 recoveries per match and had good duel success both on the ground and in the air.

Expectation

For 12 straight years in the bottom half of the table, Udinese isn’t expected to rise much higher. With relegation odds of 6.0, they are the ninth-most threatened team. Their chances of finishing in the top four sit at 30.0, ranking them 12th overall — making a return to UEFA competitions highly unlikely.

Where to Watch Serie A 2025/26?

Matches will be broadcast on Disney+ streaming and on ESPN (cable TV).

Best Odds for Serie A 2025/26

With the season kicking off on August 24, the odds already hint at a championship that could go from an intense title fight to underdog fairy tales.

Who Will Win Serie A 2025/26?

At the top, Napoli (3.2) enters as the big favorite to repeat their fairy tale. Close behind, Inter Milan (3.5) is hungry to reclaim the Scudetto, while Juventus (5.0), after turbulent years, looks to return to glory. Milan (6.0) also wants to crash the party and prove they can still be protagonists.

Further back, Roma (11.0) dreams of turning promises into trophies, while Atalanta (18.0) remains a constant thorn in the giants’ side. Lazio (30.0) and Fiorentina (65.0) enter as outsiders aiming to surprise, while Bologna (75.0) and Como (100.0) hope for a miracle.

Who Will Be Relegated from Serie A 2025/26?

At the bottom of the odds table are clubs that would make history if they lifted the trophy: Torino (400.0), Sassuolo (450.0), Genoa (500.0), and Pisa (999.0) — all more likely focused on survival than chasing the title.

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