The 2026-27 Serie A will resume with several notable developments involving the participating clubs. Lorenzo Pellegrini started his professional career at Roma. Donyell Malen has fully recovered and is ready for the upcoming games.
Past Rivals Face Tough Tests in Matchday 5
Monza: Look to Stay Clear of Relegation Trouble
Monza faced Sassuolo in their most recent game. Both teams failed to score in the first half. Monza took the lead as Gustavo Varela scored twice. Vasilije Adžić scored for Sassuolo. In the end, Monza defeated Sassuolo. Monza will maintain its winning streak in the upcoming games.
Bologna Face Increasing Relegation Pressure
Bologna played against Torino in their latest fixture. Federico Bernardeschi scored for Bologna. Ultimately, Bologna shared a 1-1 draw against Torino.
Fiorentina Fight to Stay Clear of the Danger Zone
Fiorentina faced Napoli in their Serie A game. Álex Jiménez found the net for Fiorentina. Billy Gilmour scored for Napoli. In the end, Fiorentina drew 1-1 with Napoli.
Milan Stay Consistent Against Former Challengers
Milan played against Lecce in their latest fixture. Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot, and Diego Moreira scored for Milan. Lecce couldn’t score throughout the game. In the end, Milan defeated Lecce.
Upcoming Fixtures: Dates, Times, and Venues
Genoa vs Fiorentina
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Luigi Ferraris, Genoa.
Inter vs Parma
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: San Siro, Milan.
Napoli vs Frosinone
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples.
Como vs Roma
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 06:30 AM ET | 03:30 AM PT | 04:00 PM IST
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como.
Lazio vs Monza
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
Lecce vs Bologna
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadio Via del Mare, Italy.
Sassuolo vs Milan
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia.
Cagliari vs Juventus
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Unipol Domus, Cagliari.
Atalanta vs Venezia
Date: October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo.
Torino vs Udinese
Date: October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Olimpico di Torino, Turin.
Pivotal Teams and Possible Lineups
Inter vs Parma
Date: October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST
Venue: San Siro, Milan.
Projected Lineups for Inter
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Josep Martínez
Backs
Yann Aurel Bisseck, Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni, and Piotr Zieliński
Midfielders
Andy Diouf, Nicolò Barella, Curtis Jones, and Carlos Augusto
Strikers
Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram
Projected Lineups for Parma
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Edoardo Corvi
Backs
Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Mariano Troilo, and Diego Carlos
Midfielders
Emanuele Valeri, Mandela Keita, Vincent Sierro, and Enrico Del Prato
Strikers
Simone Lontani and David Romero
Winger
El Bilal Touré
Injury Report for Inter
Players
Reason for Out
Federico Dimarco
Knee Injury
John Stones
Thigh Injury
Hakan Çalhanoglu
Groin Injury
Injury Report for Parma
Players
Reason for Out
Dominik Drobnič
Broken arm Injury
Adrián Bernabé
Thigh Injury
Hans Nicolussi Caviglia
Hernia
Previous Games
Inter faced Udinese in their latest fixture. Carlos Augusto, Nicolò Barella, Marcus Thuram, Pio Esposito, and Ange-Yoan Bonny scored for Inter. James Abankwah, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, and Idrissa Gueye scored for Udinese. Inter ultimately defeated Udinese. With home advantage, Inter will aim to capitalize on its strong form and earn a win in the upcoming games.
Conversely, Parma played against Como in their Serie A game. Jacobo Ramón and Kaiki Bruno scored for Como. Parma failed to score in the first half. David Romero scored for Parma in the second half. In the end, Como beat Parma.
The Pick: Inter Milan
Como vs Roma
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 06:30 AM ET | 03:30 AM PT | 04:00 PM IST
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como.
Projected Lineups for Como
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Jean Butez
Backs
Ivan Smolčić, Jacobo Ramón, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Álex Valle, and Mërgim Vojvoda
Midfielders
Máximo Perrone, Lucas Da Cunha, Nico Paz, and Martin Baturina
Striker
Anastasios Douvikas
Projected Lineups for Roma
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Mile Svilar
Backs
Daniele Ghilardi, Gianluca Mancini, Mario Hermoso, Zeki Çelik, and Wesley França
Midfielders
Bryan Cristante, Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli, Donyell Malen, and Lorenzo Pellegrini
Injury Report for Como
Players
Reason for Out
Ivan Smolčić
Virus
Moise Kean
Muscle Injury
Injury Report for Roma
Players
Reason for Out
Donyell Malen
Knee Injury
Wesley
Muscle Injury
Bryan Cristante
Knee Injury
Evan N’Dicka
Muscle Injury
Previous Games
Como faced RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League. Como recorded more shots and shots on target. They enjoyed greater possession, more pass accuracy, and fewer corner kicks. RB Leipzig recorded fewer shots and fewer shots on target. They had less possession, lower pass accuracy, and more corner kicks than Como. In the end, Como defeated RB Leipzig. Como will look to win again with home advantage in the upcoming games.
Roma played against Inter in their latest fixture. Roma recorded more shots and shots on target. They had less possession, lower pass accuracy, and more corner kicks than Inter. Inter Milan recorded fewer shots and shots on target. They enjoyed greater possession and higher pass accuracy throughout the match. Roma ultimately drew 2-2 with Inter. In addition, Roma will give a tough challenge to Como in the forthcoming fixture.
The Pick: Como
Lazio vs Monza
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
Projected Lineups for Lazio
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Christos Mandas
Backs
Romano Floriani Mussolini, Josip Šutalo, Oliver Provstgaard, and Nuno Tavares
Midfielders
Davide Frattesi, Reda Belahyane, Kenneth Taylor, and Mattia Zaccagni
Wingers
Gustav Isaksen and Tijjani Noslin
Projected Lineups for Monza
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Noel Törnqvist
Backs
Eddy Kouadio, Lorenzo Lucchesi, Andrea Carboni, Samuele Birindelli, and Ricardo Mangas
Midfielders
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and Michael Folorunsho
Strikers
Patrick Cutrone and Gustavo Varela
Winger
Jay Robinson
Injury Report for Lazio
Players
Reason for Out
Danilo Cataldi
Muscle Injury
Albert Guðmundsson
Shoulder Injury
Nicolò Rovella
Calf Injury
Adam Marušić
Thigh Injury
Luca Pellegrini
Thigh Injury
Injury Report for Monza
Players
Reason for Out
Jan Ziólkowski
Foot Injury
Patrick Ciurria
Muscle Injury
Idrissa Touré
Knee Injury
Matteo Pessina
Knee Injury
Previous Games
Lazio primarily uses a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to continue using it in the 2026-27 Serie A season. They have been in strong attacking form early in the Serie A season. Lazio also showcases strong defensive form throughout the 2026-27 Serie A season. The team has shown strong form in home and away fixtures. Lazio are currently in third place in the 2026-27 Serie A standings with 13 points. In their recent five games, Lazio recorded four consecutive wins and one draw.
In contrast, Monza uses a 3-5-2 formation and shifts to 4-2-4 or 3-4-3 depending on defensive stability. They have struggled offensively during the current season. Monza has also shown poor overall form and defensive performances during the early stage of the season. The team has performed well in home fixtures but struggled significantly on the road. Monza currently sits in 16th position in the Serie A standings with four points. In their recent five fixtures, Monza recorded three consecutive losses, one win, and one draw.
The Pick: Lazio
Cagliari vs Juventus
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Unipol Domus, Cagliari.
Projected Lineups for Cagliari
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Elia Caprile
Backs
Zé Pedro, Yerry Mina, Juan Rodríguez, and Adam Obert
Midfielders
Michel Ndary Adopo, Harry Winks, Alessandro Romano, Jacopo Fazzini, and Daniel Maldini
Striker
Paul Mendy
Projected Lineups for Juventus
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Guglielmo Vicario
Backs
Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, Lloyd Kelly, and Zeki Çelik
Midfielders
Weston McKennie and Douglas Luiz
Striker
Randal Kolo Muani
Wingers
Francisco Conceição, Kerim Alajbegović and Nicolás González
Injury Report for Cagliari
Players
Reason for Out
Alen Sherri
Muscle Injury
Alessandro Deiola
Meniscus Injury
Mattia Felici
Cruciate Ligament Injury
M’Bala Nzola
Physical discomfort
Yael Trepy
Muscle Injury
Riyad Idrissi
Cruciate Ligament Injury
Injury Report for Juventus
Players
Reason for Out
Lloyd Kelly
Suspension
Kerim Alajbegović and Augusto Owusu
Muscle Injury
Kamil Grabara
Cruciate Ligament Injury
Jérémie Boga and Juan Cabal
Thigh Injury
Andrea Cambiaso
Ankle Injury
Manuel Locatelli
Meniscus Injury
Khéphren Thuram-Ulien
Injured
Kenan Yıldız
Broken foot Injury
Previous Games
Cagliari faced Verona in their most recent game. Cagliari recorded more shots and shots on target. They enjoyed greater possession and more corner kicks throughout the match. Verona recorded fewer shots and shots on target. They recorded less possession and fewer corner kicks than Cagliari. In the end, Cagliari suffered a loss to Verona. Cagliari is in poor form this season.
By contrast, Juventus faced Atalanta in their latest fixture. Juventus enjoyed greater possession, more pass accuracy, and fewer corner kicks throughout the game. Atalanta had less possession, lower pass accuracy, and fewer corner kicks than Juventus. Juventus ultimately defeated Atalanta.
The Pick: Juventus
Game Analysis
Several clubs will aim to continue strong form against elite opponents in the upcoming Serie A fixtures. Genoa will host Fiorentina on October 10, 2026. Which team will secure a win? Genoa are in the danger zone of the Serie A campaign and will aim to move into the safe zone. Inter will host Parma on October 10, 2026. Napoli will host Frosinone on October 10, 2026.
Napoli will look to bounce back to claim the standings in their upcoming Matchday 6 game. In another exciting matchup, Como will face Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Roma will aim to extend its winning streak in the away fixture. Como will aim to dominate on home soil. Atalanta will host Venezia on October 12 at Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo.