Matchday 38 will mark the conclusion of the Serie A football league. Italian fans want to see their front-runner teams compete for a strong finish to the season. Several teams have a final chance to tussle for head-to-head records, reshaping the standings. Players, coaches, and managers will be under pressure to save their team in the final race. Finally, Inter Milan has already been crowned the Serie A champions this season.
Additionally, this club marks a historic milestone, sealing the championship before the final matchday. Inter Milan has maintained its consistent performance throughout the Serie A season. Furthermore, Inter Milan is currently sitting in first place with 86 points in the Serie A standings. At the other end of the table, US Cremonese currently sit in 18th place with 34 points in the danger zone. Likewise, Hellas Verona FC and Pisa Sporting Club are now sitting in the Serie A relegation zone.
Performance Analysis of Former Challengers and Key Teams
Inter Milan’s Title-Winning Match Highlights
Inter Milan faced Hellas Verona FC in matchday 37 of the Serie A game. Both teams were unable to find the net until halftime. After the break, Inter Milan took control of the match and opened the scoring. On the other hand, Hellas Verona FC has scored. Ultimately, Inter Milan shared a 1-1 draw with Verona. As a result, Inter Milan has maintained their consistency throughout the Serie A campaign.
Cremonese’s Fight to Escape the Relegation Zone
US Cremonese took on Udinese Calcio. In the first half, Jamie Vardy found the net for Cremonese. Meanwhile, Udinese failed to score. In the end, US Cremonese defeated Udinese 1-0 in matchday 37 of the Serie A fixture. Despite earning a crucial win, US Cremonese remains in the Serie A danger zone.
Pisa Remains Trapped in the Bottom Three
Pisa Sporting Club faced SSC Napoli in a matchday 37 of the Serie A encounter. Napoli took control in the first half, with Scott McTominay, Amir Rrahmani, and Rasmus Højlund each scoring the goals. At the same time, Pisa was unable to score. In the end, Pisa lost 3-0 to Napoli. As a consequence, Pisa Sporting Club remains in the Serie A relegation zone.
Matchday Schedule: Timings and Venues
Fiorentina vs. Atalanta
Date: May 22, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence.
Bologna vs. Inter
Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
Lazio vs. Pisa
Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Parma vs. Sassuolo
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Ennio Tardini in Parma.
Napoli vs. Udinese
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
Verona vs. Roma
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona.
Lecce vs. Genoa
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stadio Ettore Giardiniero—Via del Mare
Milan vs. Cagliari
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: San Siro in Milan.
Torino vs. Juventus
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Olimpico di Torino in Turin.
Cremonese vs. Como
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stadio Giovanni Zini in Cremona.
Upcoming Games Previews
One of the key matchups, Bologna vs. Inter Milan, will take place on May 23. Stay tuned for more Serie A updates, injury updates, and possible lineups.
Bologna vs. Inter
Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
Predicted Lineups for Bologna FC 1909
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Lukasz Skorupski |
| Backs | João Mário, Eivind Helland, Torbjørn Heggem, and Juan Miranda |
| Midfielders | Remo Freuler, Tommaso Pobega, and Lewis Ferguson |
| Wingers | Federico Bernardeschi and Jonathan Rowe |
| Striker | Santiago Castro |
Predicted Lineups for Inter Milan
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Yann Sommer |
| Backs | Carlos Augusto, Francesco Acerbi, and Stefan de Vrij |
| Midfielders | Matteo Darmian, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Petar Sucic, Andy Diouf, and Luis Henrique |
| Strikers | Lautaro Martínez and Ange-Yoan Bonny |
Previous Rivalries
Bologna FC 1909 faced Cagliari Calcio in matchday 35 of the Serie A fixture. Bologna has managed to dominate possession during the match and maintain boundary control. This team needs to enhance the intensity and creativity of its defensive blocking. As a result, Bologna FC 1909 played out a shared goalless 0-0 draw against Cagliari Calcio.
By contrast, Inter Milan took on S.S. Lazio in the Coppa Italia game. Inter showed strong attacking quality, as reflected in the goals they scored. They have managed to keep a clean sheet and a solid defensive display in this match. This team has players with excellent form and an early lead during the game. Furthermore, Inter Milan attempted to score a clean goal but had defensive lapses. In the end, Inter Milan defeated Lazio 2-0, with their quick start and showcases proving decisive.
The Pick: Inter Milan
Napoli vs. Udinese
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
Predicted Lineups for SSC Napoli
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Alex Meret |
| Backs | Leonardo Spinazzola, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Sam Beukema, Amir Rrahmani, and Alessandro Buongiorno |
| Midfielders | Eljif Elmas, Scott McTominay, and Stanislav Lobotka |
| Winger | Alisson Santos |
| Striker | Rasmus Højlund |
Predicted Lineups for Udinese Calcio
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Maduka Okoye |
| Backs | Christian Kabasele, Thomas Thiesson Kristensen, Oumar Solet, and Hassane Kamara |
| Midfielders | Jesper Karlström, Lennon Miller, Arthur Atta, and Juan David Arizala |
| Strikers | Adam Buksa and Keinan Davis |
Previous Rivalries
Napoli showed solid attacking and consistent performances throughout the Serie A season. However, injury updates remain a concern. Romelu Lukaku is out with a muscle injury and is expected to return in early June. Heading into the upcoming match, SSC Napoli will have a home-field advantage to make another victory.
Conversely, Udinese Calcio is currently 10th in the Serie A standings with 50 points. Several players are added to the injury list. Nicolò Zaniolo and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp were out due to back issues and a broken leg, respectively.
The Pick: Napoli
Torino vs. Juventus
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Olimpico di Torino in Turin.
Predicted Lineups for Torino FC
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Alberto Paleari |
| Backs | Luca Marianucci, Saúl Coco, Rafael Obrador, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, and Enzo Ebosse |
| Midfielders | Nikola Vlašić, Matteo Prati, and Emirhan İlkhan |
| Strikers | Giovanni Simeone and Duván Zapata |
Predicted Lineups for Juventus FC
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Michele Di Gregorio |
| Backs | Lloyd Kelly, Pierre Kalulu, Bremer, and Andrea Cambiaso |
| Midfielders | Manuel Locatelli, Teun Koopmeiners, Weston McKennie, and Kenan Yıldız |
| Winger | Francisco Conceição |
| Striker | Dušan Vlahović |
Previous Rivalries
Torino FC suffered a 2-0 defeat to Udinese Calcio in a matchday 35 fixture in the Serie A. Udinese took control in the first half, with Kingsley Ehizibue and Thomas Thiesson Kristensen both finding the net. Meanwhile, Torino FC was unable to score a goal. Thereafter, Torino delivered inconsistent performances in the 2025-26 Serie A season.
Juventus FC faced U.S. Lecce in their latest Serie A encounter. Juventus took control in the first half, with Dušan Vlahović scoring the only goal. On the other hand, Lecce failed to score throughout the match. Ultimately, Juventus defeated Lecce 1-0, and they have a strong recent form to take a win in their forthcoming fixture.
The Pick: Juventus
Milan vs. Cagliari
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: San Siro in Milan.
Predicted Lineups for AC Milan
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Mike Maignan |
| Backs | Zachary Athekame, Fikayo Tomori, Davide Bartesaghi, Matteo Gabbia, and Strahinja Pavlović |
| Midfielders | Ardon Jashari, Youssouf Fofana, and Adrien Rabiot |
| Winger | Christopher Nkunku |
| Striker | Santiago Giménez |
Predicted Lineups for Cagliari Calcio
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Elia Caprile |
| Backs | Yerry Mina, Alberto Dossena, Marco Palestra, Gabriele Zappa, and Adam Obert |
| Midfielders | Alessandro Deiola, Michel Adopo, and Gianluca Gaetano |
| Strikers | Sebastiano Esposito and Paul Mendy |
Previous Rivalries
AC Milan delivered tough, consistent performances in the 2025-26 Serie A season. They have competed as a strong contender in both European and domestic competitions. Their strong recent form could help them grab another historic victory, with the home-soil advantage in the next match. They are currently third in the Serie A standings with 70 points.
In contrast, Cagliari Calcio showed poor form throughout the league season. They are placed near the Serie A relegation zone. Cagliari Calcio showed inconsistent performances throughout the Serie A season.
The Pick: AC Milan
Conclusion
Italian football fans start watching as the season begins and continue to follow through to the final stage. The Serie A season has many exciting moments, with news about teams and dramatic results in the football world. Nearby, the Serie A 2025-26 season will deliver a definitive answer on matchday 38.
This matchday features several top teams’ final clashes to score and reshape their Serie A standings. One of the standout encounters features Bologna FC 1909 taking on Serie A champions Inter Milan on May 23. Coaches, players, and managers are waiting to prove their determination for one last chance on this match day.
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