Preview of the Round 2 of Serie A, August 28-31
The second round of the Italian Serie A kicks off on August 28. The first game week turned out to be very exciting: there were big victories and tense matches, but there were not so many surprises – the bookmakers' favorite won in seven out of ten matches. The upcoming ten matches promise to be no less interesting, especially since there are several intriguing pairings on the schedule.
Milan vs Venezia
The second round will kick off with a match between Milan and Venezia. The teams started the championship differently: the Rossoneri defeated a strong Torino away with a score of 2:1, while the Lagunari unexpectedly lost to Lecce on their home field (0-2). Milan, who significantly outperforms the opponent in terms of player selection and will also receive strong support from the home stands, is considered the clear favorite of the upcoming match. The statistics of personal meetings are also completely on the side of the hosts: Venezia last defeated Milan back in 2000, although since then the teams have only played six matches against each other. Therefore, the guests will have to jump above their heads if they hope to take points from Milan.
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Fiorentina vs Frosinone
Fiorentina had such a poor last season that at one point there were serious concerns about the possible relegation of the team from Serie A. Only a good finish allowed the Violets to rise to 15th place. However, the problems have not disappeared: in the first round of the new championship, the Florentines suffered a crushing defeat from Roma with a score of 0-4 and immediately found themselves at the bottom. The match against Frosinone, which has just returned from Serie B, gives Fiorentina a good opportunity to quickly make up for the unsuccessful start. However, it is definitely not worth underestimating the guests: last weekend they looked decent against Juventus and lost only by one goal difference, so the hosts should not expect an easy walk.
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Monza vs Udinese
As expected, Monza could not celebrate its return to Serie A with a victory. The schedule immediately sent the Briantei to visit the reigning champion. In the first half, the team held up well, going to the break with an equal score. However, after the break, the difference in class still made itself felt, and Inter achieved a big victory (4-1). The home match against Udinese on paper looks like a more suitable opportunity for Monza to score its first points, but even here the hosts will have a hard time. The guests are higher in class and are considered the favorites of the pair, so Monza will have to try hard to avoid a second consecutive defeat.
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Sassuolo vs Torino
If we look at the final standings, Sassuolo and TorinoThey had a decent last season, finishing 11th and 12th respectively. The teams also started the new championship in sync: in the first round, both lost to stronger opponents – Atalanta and Milan – with the same score of 1-2. Therefore, in the upcoming match, both the hosts and the guests clearly hope to score their first points and make up for the unsuccessful start. However, the statistics of personal meetings do not favor Sassuolo: in the last ten matches against Torino, the Black-and-Greens" have managed to win only once.
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Juventus vs Parma
The last season for Juventus and Parma started with a head-to-head meeting. The calendar of the new Serie A draw quickly brought the teams together again – this time already in the second round. The clear favorite is the Old Lady, who has significantly more arguments in her favor: a stronger squad, the home field factor, and successful personal meeting statistics. In the last eight matches against Parma, the Turin team failed to win only twice, and both meetings last season ended in favor of Juventus (2-0 at home and 4-1 away). However, the hosts should not expect an easy walk. In the first round, a confident victory over Frosinone was also expected from Spalletti's team, but in the end, only one goal decided the outcome of the meeting.
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Napoli vs Como
Many fans of Italian football will be waiting for the match between Napoli and Como in the second round. In recent years, Napoli has been one of the most stable teams in Serie A and has managed to win two Scudettos in four seasons. Como, on the other hand, was the main revelation of the last championship: Cesc Fabregas's team showed bright football all season and eventually finished in the top 4. However, the new draw did not start in the best way for the young team – already in the first round, it lost points, failing to beat Udinese at home (1-1). But now the guests will have extra motivation to rehabilitate, especially since last season Napoli failed to beat the Larians: twice in the championship and once more in the Italian Cup.
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Cagliari vs Inter
One of the most interesting matches of the second round will take place in Cagliari, where the local team will host the reigning Italian champion. The difference in class between the opponents is obvious, but the Islanders approach the meeting in excellent form: the team has not lost a single friendly match, and then easily dealt with opponents in the 1/32 final of the Italian Cup and the first round of Serie A. Therefore, Inter is unlikely to have an easy walk. Even if Cagliari fails to take points from the favorite, the hosts will certainly try to provide the most seriousresistance.
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Lazio vs Genoa
Lazio didn't have the best season last year and ultimately missed out on a place in the Conference League. The Romans clearly do not intend to make the same mistakes in the new Serie A campaign and started the season successfully, beating a strong Bologna away with a score of 1-0, somewhat smoothing over the unpleasant impression of an early exit from the Italian Cup. The second round opponent will be no easier – Genoa, who caused many problems for top clubs last season. After a home defeat to Napoli with a score of 0-2, the Griffins will surely try to redeem themselves and take points from Rome.
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Lecce vs Roma
A couple of second round matches are scheduled for Monday, and one of them will take place at Via del Mare, where Lecce will host Roma. After the first game week, both teams unexpectedly found themselves in the top-3: the Salentians beat Venezia away with a score of 2-0, while the Romans thrashed Fiorentina at home (4-0). Against this backdrop, both clubs will obviously want to extend their winning streak, although Roma is, of course, considered the favorite. The head-to-head statistics are also completely on the side of the visitors: Lecce has not beaten the Romans in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions, suffering nine defeats and two draws during this period.
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Atalanta vs Bologna
The second round program will be concluded with a match between Atalanta and Bologna – teams that always set serious tasks for themselves. The opponents approach the match in different moods: the Red-Blues lost to Lazio at home with a score of 0-1 in the first round, while the Bergamaschi barely beat Sassuolo at home (2-1). Atalanta also has an additional load factor: just a few days before this match, the team had a grueling match against Hapoel in the Conference League qualifiers. This could well affect the freshness of the hosts, so the upcoming match promises to be particularly interesting.
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Round 2 Summary
The second round is not the stage when far-reaching conclusions should be drawn. Even a second consecutive defeat will not be critical for any team. However, there are plenty of questions ahead of the upcoming matches. It will be interesting to see how Fiorentina reacts to the rout in the first round, whether Roma can again play as effectively in attack against Lecce, and how the Serie A newcomers, who suffered defeats synchronously a week ago, will perform. The match between Como and Udinese – teams that finished in the top-4 last season – stands apart.There is intrigue in almost every match. For those wishing to receive a bonus, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the list at https://scores24.live/en/sportbooks-it
FAQ
When will the 2nd round of Serie A 2026/2027 take place?
The matches of the second round of the Italian Championship will take place from August 28 to 31, 2026.
Which match will be the highlight of the 2nd round of Serie A in the 2026/27 season?
The central match of the second round can be referred to as the encounter between Napoli and Como. Both teams performed excellently last season and deservedly won their tickets to the Champions League. In the new championship, they also aim to compete for the highest places, hence their head-to-head meeting arouses special interest.
