This week marks the famous Derby della Madonnina between AC Milan and Inter Milan at San Siro in Milan. The Matchday 28 clash is a pressure point for both clubs as they battle to maintain their reputations. Moreover, the derby match is exciting, with the top teams battling to claim a triumph on home turf.
League Situation
The Serie A top club, Inter Milan, has remained consistent in its performances against Genoa at San Siro in Milan. AC Milan defeated Cremonese 2-0 in the league competition. The bottom-placed Hellas Verona FC suffered a 2-1 defeat against SSC Napoli in the Serie A fixture. Napoli currently sit third in the Serie A standings and are also competing in the UEFA Champions League. AS Roma was placed behind Napoli, and on March 1, 2026, they drew 3-3 with Juventus.
In the relegation battle, clubs near the bottom of the table include U.S. Lecce, Pisa Sporting Club, and Hellas Verona FC. All three clubs should at least enhance their performances in the upcoming fixtures. The Serie A season is in the middle stage, with the remaining 10 matchdays that impact their standings.
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET | 07:00 a.m. PT | 07:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence.
Genoa vs Roma
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. PT | 10:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Luigi Ferraris in Genoa.
Milan vs Inter
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 03:45 p.m. ET | 12:45 p.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next day)
Venue: San Siro in Milan.
Lazio vs Sassuolo
Date: March 9, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 03:45 p.m. ET | 12:45 p.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next day)
Venue: Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Matchday Predictions
The 2025-26 Serie A season approaches, with all clubs competing on matchday 28, which determines a team’s status. Moreover, this period features a top-tier club’s face-to-face record with an elaborate analysis.
Milan vs Inter
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 03:45 p.m. ET | 12:45 p.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next day)
Venue: San Siro in Milan.
Probable Lineups for Milan
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Mike Maignan
Backs
Fikayo Tomori, Koni De Winter, Strahinja Pavlovic
Midfielders
Alexis Saelemaekers, Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modric, Adrien Rabiot, Davide Bartesaghi
Strikers
Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic
Probable Lineups for Inter
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Josep Martinez
Backs
Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi, Yann Aurel Bisseck
Midfielders
Carlos Augusto, Hakan Calhanoglu, Petar Sucic, Matteo Darmian, Davide Frattesi, and Andy Diouf
Striker
Francesco Pio Esposito
Previous Game
AC Milan faced US Cremonese in their most recent match. Both teams failed to score in the first half. Strahinja Pavlović and Rafael Leão each scored a goal for Milan. Finally, Milan defeated Cremonese 2-0 in the Serie A game. AC Milan currently sits in 2nd position in the Serie A standings with 57 points. They have played 27 games, recording 16 wins, nine draws, and two losses. In their last five games, they have won three in a row, drawn one, and lost one. They remain consistent throughout the season.
Similarly, Inter Milan played out a goalless draw against Como 1907 in the Coppa Italia. Inter Milan has been one of the most consistent teams this season. They are currently in first place in the league standings with 67 points. This team is also competing in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 season. This stamina shows their power to withstand for both domestic and European qualification spots. Inter Milan remains unbeaten in recent fixtures and will look to continue this flow in their upcoming fixture.
The Pick: Inter Milan
Napoli vs Torino
Date: March 6, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:45 p.m. ET | 11:45 a.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next day)
Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
Probable Lineups for Napoli
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Alex Meret
Backs
Sam Beukema, Juan Jesus, Alessandro Buongiorno, Leonardo Spinazzola
Midfielders
Eljif Elmas, Stanislav Lobotka, Antonio Vergara, and Alisson Santos
Winger
Matteo Politano
Striker
Rasmus Højlund
Probable Lineups for Torino
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Alberto Paleari
Backs
Enzo Ebosse, Ardian Ismajli, Saul Coco, and Rafael Obrador
Midfielders
Gvidas Gineitis, Matteo Prati, Valentino Lazaro, Nikola Vlasic
Strikers
Duvan Zapata, Giovanni Simeone
Previous Game
Napoli have played 27 games in the 2025-26 Serie A season, recording 16 victories, 5 draws, and 6 losses. However, several players are currently injured, including Kevin De Bruyne and Amir Rrahmani, who are both out with hamstring injuries. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa has a back injury, and Giovanni Di Lorenzo has a knee injury. Miguel Gutiérrez Ortega is out with an unspecified injury, and David Neres Campos is recovering from an ankle injury. This team is ready to play with the remaining squad to take a win on their home turf.
By contrast, Torino FC currently sits in 14th place in the Serie A standings with 30 points. They have played 27 matches, recording eight wins, six draws, and 13 losses, reflecting their poor form. Despite minor players being on the injured list, the team’s recent status has been updated. Zanos Savva is out with an unknown injury, and Ché Adams is out with a calf muscle injury. In their last five matches, Torino have won two, lost two, and drawn one.
The Pick: Napoli
Genoa vs Roma
Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. PT | 10:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Luigi Ferraris in Genoa.
Probable Lineups for Genoa
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Justin Bijlow
Backs
Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Østigard, Johan Vásquez, Aaron Martin Caricol
Midfielders
Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Morten Frendrup, Ruslan Malinovsky, Tommaso Baldanzi
Strikers
Lorenzo Colombo, Vitinha
Probable Lineups for Roma
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Mile Svilar
Backs
Mehmet Zeki Celik, Evan N’Dicka, Gianluca Mancini, Wesley, Devyne Rensch
Midfielders
Niccolo Pisilli, Bryan Cristante, Kouadio Koné, Lorenzo Pellegrini
Striker
Donyell Malen
Previous Game
The Geona CFC remain unbeaten against Torino FC, winning 3-0 in their most recent game. Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Caleb Ekuban, and Junior Messias each for Genoa. Meanwhile, Emirhan İlkhan received a red card for Torino during the match. Genoa currently sits 15th in the league standings with 27 points. This team has an inconsistent flow throughout the season.
Conversely, Roma faced Juventus in their most recent fixture. Wesley França, Evan Ndicka, and Donyell Malen each score a goal for Roma. On the other hand, Francisco Conceição, Jeremie Boga, and Federico Gatti scored for Juventus. In the end, Roma shared goals 3-3 with Juventus in the Serie A game. Furthermore, Roma has strong defensive power and offensive ability, which will help it win upcoming matches.
The Pick: Roma
Juventus vs Pisa
Date: March 7, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 p.m. ET | 11:45 a.m. PT | 01:15 a.m. IST (Next day)
Venue: Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Probable Lineups for Juventus
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Mattia Perin
Backs
Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, Federico Gatti, Andrea Cambiaso, Weston McKennie, Teun Koopmeiners
Francesco Coppola, Antonio Caracciolo, Rosen Bozhinov, Samuele Angori
Midfielders
Michel Aebischer, Marius Marin, Malthe Højholt, Mehdi Leris, Stefano Moreo
Striker
Rafiu Durosinmi
Previous Game
Juventus has shown solid performances throughout the season and currently sits in sixth in the league standings. This club is also contributing to the UEFA Champions League this season. At home, Juventus have performed considerably better, recording 7 wins, 5 draws, and just 1 defeat from 13 home games. Overall, they have played 27 games, recording 13 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses. In their last five games, Juventus have earned 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
Pisa Sporting Club is currently in the relegation zone at the bottom of the league table. Their away record has been poor: 0 wins from 13 matches, 8 draws, and 5 defeats. They have a faint defense and attack throughout the season, which has contributed to their position in the danger zone. In their last five games, Pisa have struggled, losing four in a row and drawing one.
The Pick: Juventus
Conclusion
The Serie A will feature an AC Milan-Inter Milan derby on their home turf, with a crucial impact on both teams’ standings. The Serie A season will soon come to an end in Italian football.