Predictions for the 26th round of Serie A, February 20-23
Sassuolo vs Verona
Verona continues to languish at the bottom of the table, displaying very weak football: the team hasn't won in 10 consecutive matches, losing seven of them. Sassuolo, on the other hand, has found decent form, winning three of their last four matches. With the support of their home crowd, the "black and greens" look like clear favorites and should secure all three points.
Match Prediction for Sassuolo vs Verona: home win
Juventus vs Como
In Turin, a match between direct competitors for a Champions League spot will take place. Both teams have been playing quality football throughout the season but have recently slowed down: the Turin side has picked up only one point in the last two rounds, while the "Larians" couldn't win against Fiorentina (1:2) and Atalanta (0:0) at home, despite having the upper hand in play. Both teams need a win, so the match promises to be eventful.
Match Prediction for Juventus vs Como: both teams to score
Lecce vs Inter
The hosts have finally broken their losing streak, securing maximum points in the last two rounds, significantly boosting the fans' spirits. However, the level of opposition now sharply increases: the league leaders are visiting, confidently racing towards the title and rarely slipping up. Moreover, the Milan side hasn't dropped points against this opponent for many years, making the match at "Via del Mare" a serious test for Lecce.
Match Prediction for Lecce vs Inter: away win with a handicap (-1.5)
Cagliari vs Lazio
The teams are close in the standings and are focused on similar goals – staying comfortably away from the danger zone. They share another important trait: both teams pay a lot of attention to defense and rarely deliver high-scoring football, averaging about one goal per game. All this suggests a cautious nature for the upcoming encounter.
Match Prediction for Cagliari vs Lazio: total under 2.5 goals
Genoa vs Torino
The teams are neighbors in the table and continue to fight for survival in the top division: the hosts are fifteenth with 24 points, while the Turin side is one place above with three more points. However, the current form of the opponents favors the Genoese: in 2026, they have only lost twice, both times conceding decisive goals from penalties in the final minutes. The "Bulls," meanwhile, are experiencing a prolonged slump, losing 6 of their last 9 matches. Therefore, Genoa at home should not look worse than Torino.
Match Prediction for Genoa vs Torino: home win with a handicap (0)
Atalanta vs Napoli
The central clash of the roundwill take place in Bergamo, where Atalanta and Napoli approach their head-to-head encounter in completely different states. The reigning champion is experiencing a significant slump: due to numerous injuries, the Neapolitans have sharply lost stability and have won only 3 of their last 11 matches. The Bergamaschi, on the other hand, have gained excellent momentum after changes in the coaching staff, rarely making mistakes, and look particularly confident on their home turf. A victory for the hosts would surprise few.
Match Prediction for Atalanta vs Napoli: home win with a (0) handicap
Milan vs Parma
The “Rossoneri” are confidently conducting the season and continue to chase Inter, holding onto the second spot in the table. At “San Siro,” the team is especially effective and rarely drops points. Parma, on the other hand, is only in 12th place, and they have shot up thanks to victories in the last two rounds. However, matches against top clubs are extremely challenging for the “Crusaders.” It will be very difficult for them to put up a serious fight against one of the title contenders away from home.
Match Prediction for Milan vs Parma: home win with a (-1.5) handicap
Roma vs Cremonese
The “Wolves” continue to confidently hold their position in the upper part of the table thanks to one of the most reliable defenses in Serie A. Cremonese, however, is rapidly losing ground: their winless streak has already exceeded ten matches, and their attack is in dire straits – they have only scored in two matches during this period. Given such a disparity in form and class, it is hard to expect the visitors to break through the Romans' defense at the “Stadio Olimpico.”
Match Prediction for Roma vs Cremonese: visitors will not score
Fiorentina vs Pisa
Fiorentina and Pisa are tackling the same task – trying to maintain their status in the elite division. The “Violas” are in 18th place with 21 points, while the “Nerazzurri” occupy the 19th spot with 15 points. The visitors' deficit already seems significant, and a potential defeat would increase the gap to nine points, which could practically eliminate Pisa's chances of survival. That is why the visitors must take to the field fully charged and do everything to challenge Fiorentina.
Match Prediction for Fiorentina vs Pisa: visitors will score
Bologna vs Udinese
Both teams approach the match not in the best condition: there is no stability, victories are rare, and defeats have become too frequent lately. The main problem for both opponents is their defense, where mistakes occur almost every round and regularly lead to conceded goals. The upcoming match is unlikely to be an exception, and the teams will once again allow each other to score.
