Serie A 2026-27: Matchday 7 and Possible Lineups

The previous Serie A challengers finished with mixed results in the domestic competition. Napoli defeated Frosinone in their most recent game. Kevin De Bruyne scored twice, while Noa Lang also found the net for Napoli. Frosinone failed to score throughout the match. Sassuolo played out a 1-1 draw against AC Milan in their latest fixture. Both teams failed to find the net in the first half. AC Milan took the lead when Adrien Rabiot scored. Cas Odenthal scored for Sassuolo.

Cagliari faced Juventus in their latest fixture. Cagliari took the lead when Daniel Maldini scored. Juventus came under pressure while Cagliari scored in the first half. After the first half, Randal Kolo Muani scored for Juventus. In the end, Cagliari and Juventus shared a 1-1 draw. These results could influence the clubs’ positions in the Serie A standings this season.

Game Schedules: Dates and Timings

Frosinone vs Sassuolo

Date: October 16, 2026 (Friday)

Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Stadio Benito Stirpe, Frosinone.

Venezia vs Napoli

Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST

Venue: Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, Venice.

Bologna vs Inter

Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST

Venue: Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna.

Roma vs Genoa

Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome.

Udinese vs Lecce

Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 06:30 AM ET | 03:30 AM PT | 04:00 PM IST

Venue: Bluenergy Stadium, Italy.

Fiorentina vs Como

Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST

Venue: Artemio Franchi Stadium, Florence.

Milan vs Atalanta

Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST

Venue: San Siro, Milan.

Juventus vs Lazio

Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin.

Monza vs Cagliari

Date: October 19, 2026 (Monday)

Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST

Venue: Stadio Brianteo, Monza.

Parma vs Torino

Date: October 19, 2026 (Monday)

Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Ennio Tardini, Parma.

Significant Clubs and Previews

Bologna vs Inter

Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST

Venue: Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna.

Possible Lineups for Bologna

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Massimo Pessina
Backs	Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Casale, Torbjørn Heggem, Nadir Zortea,
Midfielders	Lewis Ferguson, Tommaso Pobega, and Juan Miranda
Striker	Roberto Piccoli
Wingers	Riccardo Orsolini and Nicolò Cambiaghi

Possible Lineups for Inter

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Josep Martínez
Backs	Carlos Augusto, Yann Aurel Bisseck, and Benjamin Pavard
Midfielders	Federico Dimarco, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Çalhanoglu, Petar Sučić, and Andy Diouf
Strikers	Francesco Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram

Injury Report for Bologna

Players	Reason for Out
Riccardo Orsolini and Jens Odgaard	Thigh Injury
Arthur Theate	Knock
Samuel Mbangula	Physical Discomfort
Emil Holm	Hamstring Injury

Injury Report for Inter

Players	Reason for Out
Curtis Jones	Muscle Injury
John Stones	Thigh Injury

Previous Rivalries

Bologna defeated Lecce in their latest fixture. Bologna recorded fewer shots and fewer shots on target. Bologna has less possession, lower passing accuracy, and fewer corner kicks than Lecce. Lecce recorded more shots and shots on target. They have enjoyed greater possession, more passing accuracy, and more corner kicks throughout the game. Inter played out a 2-2 draw against Roma in a Serie A game. Inter enjoyed greater possession, higher passing accuracy, and fewer corners throughout the game. Roma recorded more shots and shots on target. Roma had less possession, lower passing accuracy, and more corner kicks than Inter.

The Pick: Inter Milan

Roma vs Genoa

Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome.

Possible Lineups for Roma

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Pierluigi Gollini
Backs	Gianluca Mancini, Evan N’Dicka, Mario Hermoso, and Nahuel Molina
Midfielders	Marten de Roon, Manu Koné, Wesley, Paulo Dybala, and Lorenzo Pellegrini
Striker	Donyell Malen

Possible Lineups for Genoa

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Justin Bijlow
Backs	Johan Vásquez, Leo Østigard, and Sebastian Otoa
Midfielders	Morten Frendrup, Hamed Traorè, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Kingsley Ehizibue, Stephan El Shaarawy, and Junior Messias
Striker	Milutin Osmajić

Injury Report for Roma

Players	Reason for Out
Donyell Malen	Supension
Mile Svilar	Broken finger
Bryan Cristante	Knee Injury

Injury Report for Genoa

Players	Reason for Out
Sebastian Otoa, Lorenzo Venturino and Franz-Ethan Meichtry	Muscle Injury
Amorim	Physical Discomfort
Djibril Sow	Thigh Injury
Lorenzo Colombo and Elias Havel	Ankle Injury

Previous Rivalries

Roma faced Torino in a Serie A game. Donyell Malen and Niccolò Pisilli scored for Roma. Torino failed to score throughout the game. Ultimately, Roma defeated Torino. Roma will have home advantage and will aim to win their next fixture. By contrast, Genoa played against Parma in their latest match. David Romero and Pontus Almqvist each found the net for Parma. Milutin Osmajić scored for Genoa. In the end, Genoa lost to Parma.

The Pick: Roma

Juventus vs Lazio

Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin.

Possible Lineups for Juventus

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Michele Di Gregorio
Backs	Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, Lloyd Kelly, and Andrea Cambiaso
Midfielders	Manuel Locatelli, Khéphren Thuram, Weston McKennie, and Fabio Miretti
Striker	Jonathan David
Winger	Kenan Yıldız

Possible Lineups for Lazio

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Ivan Provedel
Backs	Adam Marušić, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, and Nuno Tavares
Midfielders	Toma Bašić, Danilo Cataldi, Kenneth Taylor, and Daniel Maldini
Wingers	Gustav Isaksen and Pedro

Injury Report for Juventus

Players	Reason for Out
Arman Durmiši and Luciano Spalletti	Suspension
Kamil Grabara	Cruciate ligament Injury
Jérémie Boga and Jeff Ekhator	Thigh Injury
Manuel Locatelli	Meniscus Injury
Khéphren Thuram-Ulien	Injury
Kenan Yıldız	Broken Foot

Injury Report for Lazio

Players	Reason for Out
Matteo Cancellieri	Physical Discomfort
Albert Guðmundsson	Shoulder Injury
Nicolò Rovella	Calf Injury
Adam Marušić	Thigh Injury

Previous Rivalries

Juventus defeated NEC in a Europa League fixture. Nicolás González, Kerim Alajbegović, Nick Woltemade, Zeki Çelik, and Randal Kolo Muani scored for Juventus. Lazio defeated Monza in their latest game. Nuno Tavares, Gustav Isaksen, and Andrea Pinamonti scored for Lazio. Saba Goglichidze scored for Monza, while Lorenzo Lucchesi received a red card.

The Pick: Juventus

Monza vs Cagliari

Date: October 19, 2026 (Monday)

Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST

Venue: Stadio Brianteo, Monza.

Possible Lineups for Monza

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Noel Törnqvist
Backs	Eddy Kouadio, Lorenzo Lucchesi, Andrea Carboni, Samuele Birindelli, and Ricardo Mangas
Midfielders	Michael Folorunsho and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
Wingers	Cyril Ngonge and Exequiel Zeballos
Striker	Gustavo Varela

Possible Lineups for Cagliari

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Elia Caprile
Backs	Zé Pedro, Yerry Mina, Juan Rodríguez, and Adam Obert
Midfielders	Alessandro Romano, Harry Winks, Michel Ndary Adopo, Jacopo Fazzini, and Daniel Maldini
Striker	Paul Mendy

Injury Report for Monza

Players	Reason for Out
Lorenzo Lucchesi	Suspension
Jan Ziólkowski	Foot Injury
Patrick Ciurria	Muscle Injury
Idrissa Touré and Matteo Pessina	Knee Injury

Injury Report for Cagliari

Players	Reason for Out
Fabio Pisacane	Suspension
Mattia Felici and Riyad Idrissi	Cruciate Ligament Injury
Yael Trepy	Muscle Injury

Previous Rivalries

Monza defeated Sassuolo in their latest fixture. Monza registered fewer shots and shots on target. Monza had less possession, lower passing accuracy, and more corner kicks than Sassuolo. Cagliari played out a 1-1 draw against Juventus in their Serie A game. Juventus had more possession, higher passing accuracy, and more corner kicks than Cagliari.

The Pick: Monza

Closing Thoughts and Match Outlook

Serie A will feature several notable clubs demonstrating their resilience and determination. Fans can look forward to several competitive fixtures in the upcoming Matchday 7. One of Matchday 7’s key fixtures is Bologna hosting Inter Milan on October 17. Roma will host Genoa on October 17.

In another key matchup, Venezia will host Napoli on October 17.  Venezia will play a crucial match to avoid slipping into the relegation zone. Juventus will host Lazio on October 18. Juventus will aim to climb the 2026-27 Serie A standings and challenge the league’s leading clubs.