The new Serie A season is set to kick off, prompting our Football Italia writers to share their predictions for the 2026-27 title winner, European qualification spots, and teams likely to face relegation.
Today marks the launch of the 2026-27 Serie A season with four matches, including an exciting encounter between the defending champions Inter and newly promoted Monza.
Serie A Predictions: Title Winner, European Spots, and Relegation Insights
Both teams feature prominently in our writers’ predictions but for different reasons. Lorenzo, Susy, Peter, and Sam unanimously believe that the Nerazzurri will clinch the Scudetto for the second consecutive season, whereas Monza is tipped for relegation.
Last season, Inter secured their 21st league title under Cristian Chivu, marking his inaugural season at the helm. Notably, no Serie A team has successfully defended the title since Juventus did so in the 2019-20 season.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 17: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates lifting the Coppa Campioni d’Italia trophy following the Serie A match against Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The competition for European spots appears to be intense, with our writers presenting varied predictions.
Susy and Lorenzo have placed Max Allegri’s Napoli in the top four, while Peter and Sam predict Milan will take the honors. Susy believes the Rossoneri will make it to the Europa League, while Lorenzo is pessimistic, predicting they will finish outside of European qualification altogether.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 12: Cesc Fabregas, head coach of Como 1907, reacts during a pre-season friendly against Arsenal FC at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Como is anticipated to either secure a Champions League or Europa League spot, while Monza, Lecce, and Frosinone are the teams predicted to face relegation, though opinions vary among our writers.
For a comprehensive overview of our predictions, keep reading below. Don’t forget to check out our FULL Serie A Preview on YouTube, where we discuss potential surprise teams, top goal scorers, and the best kits.
Susy’s Predictions
Champions: Inter
Top 4: Inter, Napoli, Juventus, Roma
Europa League: Como, Milan
Conference League: Fiorentina
Relegated: Monza, Lecce, Venezia
Peter’s Predictions
Champions: Inter
Top 4: Inter, Juventus, Como, Milan
Europa League: Napoli, Roma
Conference League: Fiorentina
Relegated: Monza, Frosinone, Lecce
Sam’s Predictions
Champions: Inter
Top 4: Inter, Juventus, Milan, Fiorentina
Europa League: Napoli, Como
Conference League: Roma
Relegated: Frosinone, Monza, Lecce
Lorenzo’s Predictions
Champions: Inter
Top 4: Inter, Napoli, Juventus, Roma
Europa League: Como, Fiorentina
Conference League: Atalanta
Relegated: Frosinone, Monza, Cagliari