Serie A match preview with stats, lineups and expected formations
Napoli are on the ropes also as in the race to qualify for the Europa League, while Bologna necessitate a final push to secure a top-five finish without sweating it…
The ongoing tour de force for Roma continues with a date with their archrival Juventus, which have been treading water for weeks in search of the final push to clinch…
Both Juventus and Milan seem headed for the end of an era, setting up a particularly somber clash even though second place is still at stake. Serie A Week…
The only question heading into the Derby della Madonnina is whether Milan will be able to prevent Inter from sealing the title in the head-to-head clash. Serie A Week…
The latest Derby della Mole will have a weird vibe, as both Torino and Juventus might be headed for substantial changes in the summer and are poised for a ho-hum…
The Derby is always meaningful, but it’ll be particularly intriguing with two relatively new coaches at the helm and potentially noteworthy consequences on the standings. Serie A Week 31…
The two most in-form Serie A sides collide in this one. Bologna has staked a serious claim on a Champions League berth, while Inter will need to avoid looking ahead…
Napoli have finally managed to put together a complete game after yet another coaching change, but they’ll basically need to run the table, starting with the date with their archrivals,…
Considering the strong run of forms of the team above or near them, this fixture might end up being an eliminator match as far as the Champions League race is…
The two teams are in polar moods and forms coming into the clash, as Atalanta have been flying high while Sassuolo are in a prolonged slump but aren’t new to…
This pairing has become a sneaky rivalry in the last few years, although this chapter isn’t as meaningful as others, given their respective positions on the standings. Serie A…
Danielle De Rossi looks to continue his winning streak as Roma boss, but runs into by far his sternest test, as league leaders Inter travel to the Stadio Olimpico on…
Juventus slipping against Empoli took some wind out of the massive clash, which would have been more interesting with the Bianconeri on top and Inter chasing, even if only virtually.…
Milan have gotten over the hump thanks to a series of victories, but they’ll have to confirm their progress against the high-flying Bologna, which are uncharacteristically coming off three consecutive…
Juventus will look to keep marching on against a plucky opponent that lost a lot recently but also have rarely been pushed around and are feisty at home. Serie…
After the disappointments of the recent Coppa Italia round, Milan and Roma have no alternatives to drowning their sorrows in Serie A. Serie A Week 20 – Sunday 14…
Sassuolo need to get any point they can get given their lackluster campaign so far, while Fiorentina will be out to prove again that they belong in very meaningful conversations.…
Considering the recent results and events and their precarious position in the standings, a lot will be at stake in the Derby del Sole, with the two sides limping toward…
Juventus dropping points against Genoa finally gives Inter a chance to put some separation between them and second place, while Lazio will try to solve their numerous issues in a…
The latest installment of the rivalry might mean a little more for Napoli considering where they are in the standings, but Juventus need to keep a speedy pace to prevent…
Another round, another big game at the very top of the Serie A standings, with Napoli seeking a victory that could potentially allow them to re-enter the title pictures and…
Juventus and Inter renew their bitter rivalry in a clash that goes way beyond that considering the potentially massive consequences as far as the Serie A table and the rest…
As if it needed it, the Derby acquires even more meaning considering the recent subpar showings of the two teams, their positions on the table, and the potential ramifications as…
In another chapter of the bitter rivalry, Fiorentina will look to stake their claim on one of the top positions, while Juventus will attempt to prove to be a championship-caliber…
Inter will have the opportunity to send another loud message to the league, while Roma need to prove themselves versus a high-caliber team following a string of good results in…
The most enthralling contest of the first round after the second break pits two potential title contenders facing big absences against each other. Serie A Week 9 – Sunday…
Juventus approach the Derby having endured a triple blow given Vlahovic and Chiesa’s injuries and Pogba’s positivity for testosterone, but Torino aren’t in a much more cheerful mood after their…
Inter slipping in the past round allows the other teams to dream big, at least in the first stretch of the season, and so heavy points will be at stake…
Despite beating Napoli, Lazio have been woeful to start the season, while Torino have put together a promising start exploiting their summer additions. Serie A Week 6 – Wednesday…
Juventus will look to keep the good things going against a Sassuolo team that has more questions than answers after the early rounds. Serie A Week 5 – Saturday…
The early clash of titans ensures there’ll be at most one team with a perfect record after four rounds, as the only remaining two come to blows. Serie A…
The first two rounds couldn’t have gone any more differently for the two sides, but Roma got an injection of enthusiasm from the transfer market prior to the anticipated bout…
Both sides are fighting for key goals heading into the season finale: Roma must win to secure a Europa League berth, while Spezia have to do better than Hellas Verona…
Inter are on the verge of sealing a top-four finish, while Atalanta must win both their matches and get some help to have a shot. Serie A Week 37…
Napoli have clinched the title and Inter have moved significantly closer to a Champions League berth, but bragging rights and more will be at stake in one of the final…
It’s buttock-clenching time for Lazio and Lecce, which used all their bonuses to cruise toward their respective objectives with unsatisfactory results in their most recent fixtures. Serie A Week…
A substantial stake of the Champions League qualification will be at stake in this one, as the depleted Roma will take on, which seem to have it ongoing after underperforming…
Napoli didn’t finish the job at home, but they need just a little nudge to secure their third Scudetto against Udinese. They’d do it before even playing if Lazio failed…
Roma and Milan are on par in third place entering this monumental clash, which could turn out to be the decider for a Champions League spot at the end of…
Monza are looking to finish strong what has been a remarkable maiden season in Serie A. Fiorentina’s chances of qualifying for a European competition got dampened by the news about…
Fiorentina came up short of a club record last week, but they have been hot for a couple of months now. They’ll look for a signature win versus Atalanta, which…
Napoli and Milan come to blow in the first of an unprecedented three-game streak where a solid chunk of both teams’ seasons will be at stake. Serie A Week…
The two Rome-based teams arrive at the Derby separated by two points and, considering also Inter and Milan’s inconsistencies, the result of this game might be pivotal for the final…
Napoli will be out to prove that the faux pas against Lazio was just a blip, while Atalanta will attempt to bounce back after a rough stretch in the most…
Fiorentina and Milan are coming off healthy wins, but their upcoming continental fixtures and the possible rotation loom large over this encounter. Serie A Week 25 – Saturday 26 February…
Milan and Atalanta square off in a seminal encounter that may have a major influence in shaping the true pecking order in the Champions League race. Serie A Week…
Sassuolo are in a groove for the first time in the season and will be the latest to try stopping the freight train that is Napoli, hoping the upcoming Champions…
Lazio and Atalanta collide in a massive tilt that’s bound to have very meaningful ramifications in the Champions League race. Both sides will be seeking to regain some momentum after…
The Derby offers Inter the opportunity to get back-to-back massive wins over their crosstown rivals and push them further down into their spiral, while Milan desperately need a reaction to…
Luciano Spalletti and José Mourinho collide in a highly-anticipated edition of the Derby del Sole, where Roma will be the latest team trying to halt Napoli’s irresistible run. Serie A…
Following the massive news about Juventus, the collision between Lazio and Milan could go a long way in establishing a new hierarchy at the top. Serie A Week 19 –…
Roma got a decent result against Milan, but they need to rev up to keep their competitors at bay. Fiorentina are pretty distant from the top positions, but they have…
Napoli losing to Inter and the victory over Salernitana put Milan closer to the top, but they’ll have to defeat the ever-underwhelming but always-sound Roma in this round’s crunch match…
Serie A restarts with a clash between title contenders, where Inter will look to end Napoli’s run and fuel everybody’s comeback hopes. Instead, the Azzurri can deliver a devastating blow to the…
Serie A Week 15 – Sunday 13 November 2022 – San Siro | Preview by Enrico Passarella Milan stumbled a couple of times lately, allowing Napoli to pull away, while…
Serie A Week 14 – Wednesday 9 November 2022 – Mapei Stadium | Preview by Enrico Passarella Both sides will aim for a healthy victory in this one, as Sassuolo…
Serie A Week 13 – Sunday 6 November 2022 – Juventus Stadium The Bianconeri have looked better in recent weeks but face their toughest challenge of the Serie A season…
Serie A Week 13 – Saturday 5 November 2022 – Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia | Preview by Enrico Passarella The first and the second team in the standings square off…
Serie A Week 12 – Sunday 30 October 2022 – Stadio Zini | Preview by Enrico Passarella Udinese will look to get back on track after three winless rounds, while Cremonese…
Serie A Week 11 – Sunday 23 October 2022 – Stadio Olimpico | Preview by Enrico Passarella Roma have survived the absence of Paulo Dybala thanks to a favorable schedule and…
Serie A Week 10 – Sunday 16 October 2022 – Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia | Preview by Enrico Passarella The tenth matchday pits against each other two teams that used to…
Serie A Week 8 – Sunday 2 October 2022 – Stadio San Siro | Preview by Enrico Passarella Serie A resumes with a drama-filled encounter between two sides that have a…
Serie A Week 7 – Sunday 18 September 2022 – Stadio Olimpico | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter Sunday sees a bumper Serie A schedule with all…
Serie A Week 7 – Sunday 18 September 2022 – Stadio San Siro | Preview by Enrico Passarella serie A closes its first chapter before the international with a highly-anticipated clash…
Serie A Week 6 – Monday 12 September 2022 – Stadio Castellani | Preview by Enrico Passarella The retooled Roma ran into troubles in the last two matches and will seek…
Serie A Week 5 – Sunday 3 September 2022 – San Siro | Preview by Enrico Passarella After four rounds, playing time is over in Serie A, as the top matches…
Serie A Week 4 – Tuesday 30 August 2022 – Mapei Stadium | Preview by Enrico Passarella In the opening game of the first midweek round, Milan will return to the…
Serie A Week 3 – Sunday 28 August 2022 – Stadio Artemio Franchi | Preview by Enrico Passarella After a pretty comfortable start of the season in Serie A, which both…
Serie A Week 3 – Friday 26 August 2022 – San Olimpico | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter The Stadio Olimpico plays hosts on Friday evening when…
Serie A Week 2 – Sunday 21 August 2022 – San Siro | Preview by Enrico Passarella It’s just the second matchday, but this one already figures to be an important…
Serie A Week 2 – Saturday 20 August 2022 – San Siro | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter Inter Milan are back at home in a sold…
Serie A Week 1 – Sunday 14 August 2022 – Arechi Stadium | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter Salernitana may have miraculously survived the drop last season,…
Serie A Week 1 – Saturday 13 August 2022 – San Siro | Preview by Enrico Passarella In a jam-packed San Siro, the Scudetto winners will look to ride the momentum…
Serie A Week 37 – Sunday 15 May 2022 – San Siro | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter Milan are on the cusp of glory and need…
Serie A Week 34 – Saturday 23 April 2022 – San Siro | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter High off their Coppa Italia semi-final win over arch…
Serie A Week 33 – Monday 17 April 2022 – Juventus Stadium | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter Its hard to recall a more tightly contested scudetto…
Serie A Week 31 – Sunday 3 April 2022 – Juventus Stadium | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter The 2021/22 has produced one of the most thrilling…
Serie A Week 30 – Saturday 19 March 2022 – San Siro | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter Defending champions Inter Milan have entered a critical phase…
Serie A Week 29 – Sunday 13 March 2022 – Diego Armando Maradona Stadium | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter On Sunday evening, the Stadio Olimpico di…
Serie A Week 28 – Sunday 6 March 2022 – Diego Armando Maradona Stadium | Preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her on Twitter The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona will host…
Serie A Week 27 – Sunday 27 February 2022 – Stadio Olimpico | Match preview by Tlalane Phahla – Follow her here on Twitter Napoli Round 27 of Serie A couldn’t have…
Such a shame we had the international break to truncate what felt like a steady improvement in our form and results. The momentum was building, and with so many players…
After the impressive performance against Chelsea mid week, enthusiasm and hope are resurgent in the rank and file. Doubts of Max losing his way terribly were put to the sword…
Our second toughest game of the group stage beckons with the visit of current European Champions Chelsea. With most juventini expecting very little, given our recent and long term form…
With results of late showing signs of promise and most of the squad fit and fairly sharp, Juve welcome Roberto D’Aversa’s Sampdoria side to Turin in the hope of finding…
Despite the dire state of our league position, both before and after, I was encouraged by the performance against AC. For whilst they were missing a few players, they are…
Big test for the side, who should have regained some confidence and perhaps even a semblance of cohesion after the solid 0-3 victory away to Malmo midweek…. We proved for…
Preview We welcome back all the south american contingent to the squad – other than Arthur – and no doubt also to the first XI, as we head to Sweden…
We certainly are not in the best of shape. Or in any discernible shape whatsoever. Given the first two games have seen regretful results, huge chopping and changing, experimentation, some…
The latest and final instalment of Ronaldo FC has come and gone. We now can once more become Juventus FC, starting with a home tie against Empoli. ZJ writer, Dave…
Finally we reach the start of a new season. Beginning second phase Max with a trip to face Udinese this Sunday. It has been a tumultuous time for the club,…
It is difficult to find much enthusiasm, let alone excitement for this final episode of what has proven one of the most underwhelming seasons I can remember. And yet there…
What is left to say that has not already been said, time and time again? The club is lurching from disaster to disaster. Talk of arguments in the management are…
With the super league saga continuing to provide dull updates, and now constant media focus on Pirlo, Max, Agnelli, Paratici…its easy to forget we have football matches to play. And…
All remains unfortunately muddled. With speculation abounding of not just Pirlo, not just Paratici, but even Andrea Agnelli perhaps to be replaced, I am thankful for the chance to focus…
I will hope to wake tomorrow and learn of a comprehensive victory over a close to already relegated Parma rather than yet more hideous reports of Agnelli shitting the nest.…
We have 8 games remaining in the league. Atalanta sit 1 point behind us in 4th spot, with Napoli 3 points away in 5th. Lazio have a game in hand…
Could the solid performance against Napoli mid week prove a watershed moment in Pirlo’s career at Juve? That is the question I keep asking myself and with Genoa next on…
All is hideous presently with Juve. Poor form, poor results. Pirlo’s position questioned hourly. Dumped out the CL with two awful games against a team we were expected to beat.…
Our final league fixture before the international break finds Benevento visiting Turin. Managed by our former goal poacher specialist Pippo Inzaghi the visitors are very much still in the mix…