Who’ll Win The Scudetto? Why The 2025-26 Serie A Championship is Wide Open

The 2025-26 season of Serie A has started with some real drama. The current top five teams are only separated by three points after seven games. Milan are at the top of the standings with 16 points, but Napoli, Inter and Roma came behind on 15, followed by Bologna with 13.

The table is significantly closer than expected. Last season’s champions Napoli are still very much in the mix, and Roma’s form has fans doing a double-take. Milan have taken to new management well, Inter are scoring for fun but defending badly, and Juventus have only lost once, but are not convincing.

An official report of the Serie A confirms just how close it really is, there are only three points between five clubs. Inter are top goal-scorers in the charts with 18 goals in seven matches which is an average of nearly three per game. They have also lost twice however, which shows that their attack can’t always make up for their defence.

Juventus have only lost once (four wins and two draws), but they have not managed to finish strongly, preventing them from occupying first place. Milan have been strong and inventive and have Christian Pulisic netting four goals and fast emerging as one of the stars. Napoli and Roma both have 15 points, but have already capitulated against mid-table teams.

Even the newbies are giving the big names a hard time. Sassuolo, Pisa and Cremonese have already taken points where no one thought they would, making routine fixtures into minefields. The same uncertainty is expressed in betting lines at online betting sites. Inter (1.39) are still the favourites over Fiorentina (6.90) but we can’t be completely confident in them after the lack of solidity in their defence during the last few weeks. Juventus (1.49) and Roma (1.48) are backed to win, but there is the feeling of “should win, might slip” on both. Draws hover around 3.4 and outsiders between 5.5 and 7.0, proof that there are no real underdogs this season, just whoever blinks first.

Napoli began the season with the goal of ensuring the defence of their crown, and the beginning has been good but not excellent. They have shown their trademark attacking prowess with Rasmus Hojlund firing on all cylinders and the Diego Maradona Stadium is still a fortress.

Still, Napoli have already lost points in matches that were supposed to be wins. Defensive focus has been their major fault and it is an area which coach Antonio Conte will have to get under control quickly. The quality is there and now they have to prove that they can keep it alive under pressure from four serious challengers.

Inter have unstoppable attacking power. With Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram leading the way, they have scored more goals than any other squad in the Serie A. Nicolo Barella has been great, controlling the midfield and pressing relentlessly, and they now prepare to face Napoli away.

But their record of defence is not so spotless. Inter have lost two out of six games, both by counterattack and individual mistakes. Simone Inzaghi’s side can be overwhelming opponents, but also lose control easily. Inter can quite easily return to the top of Serie A by the time of the winter break if they can correct their defensive errors.

Juventus have three wins, three draws, and one defeat and, even more worryingly, they have shown no rhythm in attack or defensive consistency.

Dusan Vlahovic remains their most dangerous player, with Khephren Thuram behind him in the centre of their midfield. Juventus are sound, but not ruthless, a team that can hold in the mix but needs more creativity to really put the pressure on. With so many clubs tied on points, one or two better performances could put a team in title contention.

Milan have started off confidently under their new coach. They are currently on 16 points and are much better organised than they were last season. Christian Pulisic, who has scored four already, has been brilliant, linking well with Santiago Gimenez.

Milan have dropped points against Cremonese and this has held them back a little. But their goal difference and overall frame suggest that they are getting better and better. If they maintain this, they could be serious contenders for the title toward the second half of the season.

Roma have been hot news of the season. Under the leadership of Gian Piero Gasperini, the Giallorossi have totally changed. Going into last year’s league season, they were in seventh position, but now they sit second with Napoli and Inter on 15 points.

The turnaround has taken place because of smart tactics, along with a reconstructed squad. Lorenzo Pellegrini has been exceptional as a captain, and Matias Sole has given a new spark to the attack of Roma. Gasperini’s system, with its intensity and speed of transition, has led to an improvement in both defence and attack. Roma seem confident, united and willing to compete to the bitter end.

In seven rounds, Inter are leading at the top of the table of the Italian championship for goals scored with 18 and a +10 goal difference. Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna leads the goalscoring chart with five. Only Atalanta are still unbeaten, but five draws have them trailing first and second place.

Other smaller details worth noting include Napoli’s away form dropping, Roma significantly improving their pressing, and Milan having more wing opportunities than any other side. All indications are pointing to a balanced and unpredictable race that could go down to the final week.

At the moment, Napoli still seem to be the most complete team and the gap between them and the rest of the teams is small. Roma’s confidence, Inter’s firepower, Milan’s form and the organisation of team play a key role in making it anybody’s race.

The table is shuffled again, and new drama ensues with each round. One victory or loss may take a team from fifth to first. For fans, it’s a dream scenario, five heavyweights, one title and no clear favourite.