In Serie A, with three matchdays remaining, squad players deliver their best performances to maintain their team’s standing. One of the Italian football competitions will embark on an unforgettable journey with a set of Serie A teams. Additionally, Serie A has almost confirmed that those teams have consistent form. Which team will have the top spot on this upcoming matchday?
However, Matchday 35 will take place between May 01 and 04 to determine which team is the dominant force. Fans expect Inter Milan to maintain their reputation in this Serie A season. Napoli are also looking to maintain their second spot in the league standings.
Past Contenders: Which Team Will Rise and Which Will Fall?
Contrasting Fortunes: Cremonese’s Survival Fight vs Napoli’s Control of Second Place
In their most recent Serie A game, SSC Napoli faced US Cremonese. Napoli took control in the first half, with Scott McTominay finding the net. Filippo Terracciano, Kevin De Bruyne, and Alisson Santos each scored for Napoli. On the other hand, Cremonese failed to score in the full 90 minutes. In the end, Napoli defeated Cremonese 4-0 in their Serie A encounter. As a result, Cremonese has struggled to continue in the relegation zone.
Inter Milan’s Title Charge: Dominance Under Pressure
Inter Milan looked at Torino FC in their latest fixture. In the first half, Marcus Thuram and Yann Aurel Bisseck scored for Inter. Nikola Vlašić and Giovanni Simeone scored goals for Torino after halftime. Ultimately, Inter Milan played out a 2-2 draw with Torino in the Serie A encounter. Inter will need to avoid overconfidence to break a consistent run of form.
Pisa Sporting Club Struggles to Escape the Drop Zone
Pisa Sporting Club suffered a 1-0 defeat to Parma Calcio 1913 in their most recent game. Neither team found the net in the first half. After the break, Nesta Elphege scored the decisive goal for Parma Calcio. For that reason, Parma saved their winning streak, while Pisa has continued to drop in the relegation zone.
Upcoming Matchday Schedule
Pisa vs Lecce
Date: May 1, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani in Pisa.
Udinese vs Torino
Date: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Bluenergy Stadium in Italy.
Como vs Napoli
Date: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como.
Atalanta vs Genoa
Date: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo.
Bologna vs Cagliari
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 06:30 AM ET | 03:30 AM PT | 04:00 PM IST
Venue: Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
Sassuolo vs Milan
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia.
Juventus vs Verona
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Inter vs Parma
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: San Siro in Milan.
Cremonese vs. Lazio
Date: May 4, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Stadio Giovanni Zini in Cremona.
Roma vs Fiorentina
Date: May 4, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Stadio Olimpicoin Rome.
Selected Games Previews
Matchday 35 will see many teams competing to maintain their status with the help of their squad players. The key matchups will include previews, predicted lineups, and additional in-depth information.
Inter vs Parma
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: San Siro in Milan.
Possible Lineups for Inter Milan
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Yann Sommer
Backs
Yann Bisseck (or Benjamin Pavard), Manuel Akanji, and Carlos Augusto
Midfielders
Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Piotr Zieliński, and Federico Dimarco
Wingers
Marcus Thuram and Francesco Pio Esposito
Possible Lineups for Parma
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Zion Suzuki
Backs
Mariano Troilo, Alessandro Circati, Emanuele Valeri, Enrico Del Prato, and Abdoulaye Ndiaye
Midfielders
Mandela Keita, Adrián Bernabé, and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia
Winger
Gabriel Strefezza
Striker
Mateo Pellegrino
Previous Games
Inter Milan clashed with Como 1907 in their most recent encounter. Initially, Como took control when Martin Baturina and Lucas Da Cunha each found the net. In return, Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Petar Sučić scored the goal for Inter Milan. Finally, Inter Milan remains unbeaten, 3-2 against Como in the Coppa Italia semi-final. Inter Milan has a home-field advantage to take a win in the upcoming fixture.
Conversely, Parma Calcio 1913 faced Udinese in their last fixture. Both teams struggled to find the net in the first half. After the break, Nesta Elphege scored a solo goal for Parma. Ultimately, Parma won 1-0 against Udinese. They have maintained a mid-table position in the Serie A standings.
The Pick: Inter Milan
Como vs Napoli
Date: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como.
Possible Lineups for Como
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Jean Butez
Backs
Iván Smolcic, Jacobo Ramón, Diego Carlos, and Álex Valle
Midfielders
Máximo Perrone, Lucas Da Cunha, and Nico Paz
Wingers
Assane Diao and Martin Baturina
Striker
Anastasios Douvikas
Possible Lineups for Napoli
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic
Backs
Mathías Olivera, Amir Rrahmani, Alessandro Buongiorno, and Miguel Gutiérrez
Midfielders
Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay, Alisson Santos and Kevin De Bruyne
Winger
Matteo Politano
Striker
Rasmus Højlund
Previous Games
Como 1907 has a consistent form and maintains a top-tier position in the Serie A standings. Over 34 matches, they have recorded 17 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses, reflecting an impressive run of form. In their last five games, Como has registered two consecutive wins, two losses, and one draw.
By contrast, SSC Napoli is currently second in the Serie A standings with 69 points. Their away record has been too weak, impacting their upcoming games.
The Pick: Como
Sassuolo vs Milan
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia.
Possible Lineups for Sassuolo
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Stefano Turati
Backs
Ulisses Garcia, Sebastian Walukiewicz, Jay Idzes, and Tarik Muharemović
Midfielders
Nemanja Matić, Ismaël Koné, Kristian Thorstvedt, and Cristian Volpato
Winger
Armand Laurienté
Striker
Andrea Pinamonti
Possible Lineups for Milan
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Mike Maignan
Backs
Davide Bartesaghi, Strahinja Pavlović, Fikayo Tomori, and Matteo Gabbia
Midfielders
Youssouf Fofana, Alexis Saelemaekers, Luka Modrić, and Adrien Rabiot
Wingers
Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leão
Previous Games
U.S. Sassuolo Calcio has inconsistent form, leading to unstable performances throughout the season. Now, they are placed in the middle position of the Serie A standings. Some players were added to the injury list. Darryl Bakola is dealing with physical discomfort, and Daniel Boloca has a meniscus injury. Additionally, Fali Candé and Edoardo Pieragnolo are out due to muscle injuries.
AC Milan has shown a solid, tough performance this Serie A season. In their last five games, they have recorded two consecutive victories, two losses, and one draw. Their away record is strong, and only one player has been added to the injury list. Luka Modric has a collarbone injury, and he is out for the season.
The Pick: AC Milan
Juventus vs Verona
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Possible Lineups for Juventus
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Michele Di Gregorio
Backs
Lloyd Kelly, Gleison Bremer, Pierre Kalulu, and Andrea Cambiaso
Midfielders
Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie, Khéphren Thuram, Jonathan David, and Jérémie Boga
Winger
Francisco Conceição
Possible Lineups for Verona
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Lorenzo Montipò
Backs
Martin Frese, Rafik Belghali, Victor Nelsson, Armel Bella-Kotchap, andAndrias Edmundsson
Midfielders
Tomáš Suslov, Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, Antoine Bernède, and Roberto Gagliardini
Striker
Kieron Bowie
Previous Games
Juventus FC is currently 4th in the Serie A standings with 64 points. They have a strong home-field advantage heading into their upcoming game. In their last five games, Juventus has registered three consecutive victories, two draws, and no losses, reflecting a strong form.
Hellas Verona FC continues to remain in the relegation zone of the Serie A standings. Their recent form has showcased a struggle to escape relegation risk in the Serie A this season.
The Pick: Juventus
Conclusion
In a few more matchdays, which team will seize on to a season topper in the Serie A 2025-26? Matchday 35 will feature vital performances from clubs as teams handle the pressure to hold on to the top spot. With key matchups including Inter vs Parma on May 3, 2026, which team will grab a top position?