Serie A 2025-26: With Old Rivals and Fresh Challenges

In the past, Serie A contenders made exciting moves in the middle stage. Como won the Serie A 2025-26 season. For this purpose, Maximo Perrone (68′) and Anastasios Douvikas (76′, 90+6′) scored for Como. Following that, Roma secured a 2-0 win over Lecce in the 2025-26 Serie A season. At the same time, Evan Ferguson (14′) and Artem Dovbyk (71′) scored for Roma. Juventus was unbeaten, 3-0, against Sassuolo in the 2025-26 Serie A season.

For this purpose, Tarik Muharemovic (16′), Fabio Miretti (62′), and Jonathan David (63′) scored for the Juventus side. Atalanta secured a 2-0 win over Bologna, where Nikola Krstovic (37′, 60′) scored for the Atalanta team. Dive into the football news for in-depth information with recent updates.

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Previous Contenders

In addition, Napoli shared points 2-2 with Verona in the Serie A 2025-26 season. For this reason, Scott McTominay (54′) and Giovanni Di Lorenzo (82′) scored for Napoli. On the other end, Martin Frese (16′) and Gift Orban (27′) scored for the Verona side. Further, Inter dominated Parma 2-0 in Serie A 2025-26. Federico Dimarco (42′) and Marcus Thuram (90+8′) scored for the Inter side. Udinese secured a 2-1 victory against Torino, where Cesare Casadei (87′) scored for the Torino side.

Lazio drew 2-2 with Fiorentina in Serie A 2025-26. Followed by Cremonese’s 2-2 tie performance with Cagliari, where Dennis Johnsen and Jamie Vardy scored for Cremonese. At the same time, Michel Ndary Adopo (51′) and Yael Fritz Junior Trepy (88′) scored for the Cagliari side. Finally, Milan drew 1-1 with Genoa, and the final standings for all Serie A appraisals are here.

Upcoming Obstacles

Parma vs Genoa

Parma Calcio 1913 will face Genoa CFC on matchday 21 of the Serie A 2025-26 season. For sports followers, to watch the latest game updates and fresh news.

• Date—January 18, 2026
• Venue—Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma, Italy.

Previous Rivalry

In the Serie A 2025-26, Parma was unbeaten, beating Lecce 2-1. For this purpose, Tiago Gabriel (64′) and Mateo Pellegrino (72′) scored for Parma. Similarly, goals were scored by Nikola Stulic (1′) and Kialonda Gaspar (90+3′) for Lecce. Lameck Banda received a red card in the 57th minute for Lecce. Parma scored 11 shots and three shots on target. Their partial possession is achieved through low passes with higher-level pass accuracy.

On the other end, Lecce scored nine shots with one shot on target. Their down-approach possession is through base passes with average pass accuracy. Furthermore, Parma played 19 Serie A matches, winning 5, drawing 6, and losing 8. In their last five games, they had two victories, two losses, and one draw.

Comparatively, Genoa dominated Cagliari in the Serie A 2025-26. While Lorenzo Colombo (7′), Morten Frendrup (75′), and Leo Skiri Østigård (78′) scored for Genoa. Likewise, Genoa scored 11 shots and seven shots on target. Their soft possession through low passes with high pass accuracy. On the other end, Cagliari secured ten shots and three shots on target. They have moderate possession through half passes with upper-level pass accuracy.

Genoa is placed in 15th position in the Serie A 2025-26 table after 20 matches. They secured four victories, seven draws, and nine losses with 19 points. Moreover, Genoa has won only once, drawn twice, and lost twice in its last five matches. Both teams are in good form, making this clash a tight performance.

Bologna vs Fiorentina

In matchday 21 of the 2025-26 Serie A, Bologna FC 1909 will face ACF Fiorentina.

• Date—January 18, 2026
• Venue—Renato Dall’Ara Stadium, Bologna, Italy.

Previous Rivalry

Bologna shared points 1-1 with Como, where Martin Baturina (90+5′) scored for the Como side. At the same time, a goal was scored by Nicolo Cambiaghi (49′) for the Bologna team. The same player, Nicolo Cambiaghi, received a red card in the 60th minute. Likewise, Bologna secured six shots and two shots on target. Their base possession is through soft passes with average pass accuracy. On the other end, Como scored 13 shots and three shots on target. Their moderate possession through base passes with higher-level pass accuracy.

Bologna finished 9th, winning 19 Serie A games and scoring 27 points. In their last five games, they secured two draws and three losses. Furthermore, they recorded 7 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses in Serie A.

Conversely, Fiorentina drew with Milan in the Serie A 2025-26 season. Pietro Comuzzo (66′) scored for the Fiorentina side. On the other end, Christopher Nkunku (90′) scored for Milan. Then, Fiorentina scored 21 shots and eight shots on target. Their low possession is through moderate passes with high pass accuracy. Similarly, Milan has attained nine shots and three shots on target. Their soft possession through low passes with core pass accuracy.

Fiorentina are in the danger zone with 14 points in the Serie A 2025-26 season. Still, Fiorentina completed 20 matches with 2 victories, 8 draws, and 10 losses. They secured two consecutive wins, two draws, and one loss in Serie A. Hence, Bologna will have a home-turf advantage to hold on to a triumph in their upcoming matches.

Torino vs Roma

In the Serie A 2025-26, on matchday 21, Torino FC and AS Roma will meet.

• Date—January 18, 2026
• Venue—Olympic Grande Torino Stadium, Italy.

Previous Rivalry

Torino lost 0-2 against Atalanta in the Serie A 2025-26 season. For this reason, Charles De Ketelaere (13′) and Mario Pasalic (90+5′) scored for the Atalanta side. Furthermore, Torino secured 13 shots and five shots on target. Their low possession is through soft passes with high pass accuracy. Similarly, Atalanta scored 17 shots and four shots on target. Their low possession is through a down approach with upper-level pass accuracy.

Torino is in 12th place with 23 points in the Serie A standings. Likewise, they played 20 matches with six wins, five draws, and nine losses in the Serie A table. Torino secured two straight wins and three losses in their last five games.

Correspondingly, Roma dominated Sassuolo 2-0 in the Serie A 2025-26. For this purpose, Manu Kone (76′) and Matias Soule (79′) were on the Roma side, even though Roma scored 23 shots and six shots on target. Their moderate possession through soft passes with high pass accuracy. On the other end, Sassuolo secured five shots and three shots on target. Their down approach is through low passes with stable pass accuracy.

In the Europa League group stage contribution of Roma and the Serie A 2025-26 season. Roma played 20 games with 13 wins, zero draws, and seven losses in the Serie A table. Roma finished 5th in the Serie A standings with 39 points. Moreover, Roma has secured three consecutive victories after two losses in its last five Serie A matches. As we conclude, Roma will follow up with the same tactical moves to achieve success in their forthcoming series.

Milan vs Lecce

AC Milan will face U.S. Lecce on matchday 21 of the 2025-26 Serie A season.

• Date—January 18, 2026
• Venue—San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy.

Previous Rivalry

Milan shared points 1-1 with Fiorentina in the Serie A 2025-26 season; for this, Pietro Comuzzo (66′) scored for the Fiorentina side. On the other end, Christopher Nkunku (90′) scored for Milan. Further, Milan scored nine shots and three shots on target. Their approach to possession is through low passes with higher-level pass accuracy. Similarly, Fiorentina secured 21 shots and eight shots on target. Milan has already qualified for the UEFA Champions League. They played 19 matches, winning 11, drawing 7, and losing 1 in Serie A. In their last five games, Milan has won two in a row and lost three.

Lecce lost 1-2 to Parma in Serie A 2025-26. For this reason, Nikola Stulic (1′) and Kialonda Gaspar (90+3′) scored for the Lecce team. Lameck Banda received a red card in the 57th minute. On the other end, Parma scored by Tiago Gabriel (64′) and Mateo Pellegrino (72′). Lecce scored nine shots and one shot on target. Their low possession through a down approach with higher pass accuracy. Moreover, Lecce played 19 Serie A matches, winning 4, drawing 5, and losing 10. Lecce is in 17th place with 17 points in the Serie A table. Thus, Milan will likely win.

Cremonese vs Verona

For matchday 21 of the Serie A 2025-26, US Cremonese and Hellas Verona FC will meet.

• Date—January 19, 2026
• Venue—Stadio Giovanni Zini, Cremona, Italy.

Previous Rivalry

Cremonese defeated Juventus 0-5 in the Serie A 2025-26 season. Gleison Bremer (12′), Jonathan David (15′), Kenan Yıldız (35′), Filippo Terracciano (48′), and Weston McKennie (64′) scored for Juventus. Additionally, Cremonese scored five shots and one shot on target. Their low possession is due to low base-pass accuracy at the upper levels. On the other hand, Juventus attained 16 shots and ten shots on target. Their stable possession is achieved through average passes with considerable pass accuracy. Cremonese is in 13th place in the Serie A table with 22 points.

Verona lost 0-1 against Lazio, where Victor Nelsson (79′) scored for the Lazio side. However, Verona recorded 10 shots and 2 shots on target. Their down-approach possession is through low passes with great pass accuracy. Meanwhile, Lazio secured ten shots and two shots on target. Their average possession is through middle-level passes with considerable pass accuracy. Verona is at the bottom of the Serie A table, in the relegation zone. As a result, Cremonese will have a greater possibility of securing a triumph in their upcoming games.

Lazio vs Como

In the Serie A 2025-26, S.S. Lazio will tussle with Como 1907 in matchday 21.

• Date—January 19, 2026
• Venue—Stadio Olimpico, Rome.

Previous Rivalry

Lazio shared goals 2-2 with Fiorentina in the Serie A this season. For this reason, Danilo Cataldi (52′) and Pedro (90+5′) scored for the Lazio side. On the other hand, Robin Gosens (56′) and Albert Guomundsson (89′) scored for Fiorentina. Lazio attained 16 shots and eight shots on target. Their low possession through down approach passes with considerable pass accuracy. Lazio placed 8th in the Serie A table. They played 20 matches, winning 7, drawing 7, and losing 6.

Como stunned Pisa with a 3-0 win in the Serie A. For this reason, Maximo Perrone (68′) and Anastasios Douvikas (76′, 90+6′) scored for the Como side. Furthermore, Como secured 12 shots and six shots on target. Their average possession is through moderate passes with higher-level pass accuracy. Based on their performances, Lazio will gain a slight edge.