As the 2026-27 Serie A campaign kicks off with four opening matches, Football Italia staff writers have published their comprehensive season forecasts for the Italian top flight, projecting a successful Scudetto defense for Inter alongside fiercely contested battles for European qualification and a brutal scrap at the bottom of the table. According to reports from the publication’s panel—consisting of Lorenzo, Susy, Peter, and Sam—every single writer expects the Nerazzurri to claim the title for a second year, while newly promoted Monza faces immediate relegation.
Unanimous Verdict Backs Inter for Consecutive Scudetto Crowns
Defending champions Inter enter the new season carrying the unanimous backing of the Football Italia writing crew to lift the trophy once again. Last term, the club secured their 21st Scudetto during Cristian Chivu’s debut campaign as manager.
Historical context underpins the challenge ahead. No club in Italy’s top division has successfully retained the Scudetto since Juventus achieved the feat in the 2019-20 campaign under Maurizio Sarri. The title defense begins immediately as Inter face newly promoted Monza on opening day.
Deep Divisions Emerge Across the European Qualification Race
While the top spot sees total consensus among the panel, the race for European qualification exposes sharp divisions regarding how the rest of the table will shake out.
Susy and Lorenzo project Max Allegri’s Napoli to finish inside the top four, whereas Peter and Sam favor Milan for Champions League qualification instead. Further down the European slots, projections vary wildly; Susy picks the Rossoneri to land in the Europa League, while Lorenzo forecasts a finish entirely outside the European places. Meanwhile, Como 1907 emerges as a trendy dark horse pick among the staff, with writers expecting Cesc Fàbregas’ side to break into either the Champions League or Europa League spots.
Monza, Lecce, and Frosinone Targeted in the Relegation Scrap
At the opposite end of the standings, the battle against the drop features familiar names and newly promoted sides.
Monza is universally tipped for the drop alongside Lecce and Frosinone, though exact configurations differ across the predictions. Susy’s relegation slate includes Monza, Lecce, and Venezia, while Peter selects Monza, Frosinone, and Lecce. Sam points toward Frosinone, Monza, and Lecce, and Lorenzo rounds out the consensus with Frosinone, Monza, and Cagliari. The opening-day fixtures provide an immediate test for these projected struggles as the 2026-27 season gets underway.
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