Italy's Top League, Understood
Statistical analysis and predictions for Serie A. Tactical, methodical, transparent.
This Matchday
Friday, 6 February 2026
Featured Fixture
Hellas Verona
24 fixtures with statistical analysis
Serie A moves at its own pace. Matches are measured, shaped by structure and intention rather than urgency. Control matters. Space is negotiated carefully. The game is rarely rushed — and neither are the numbers that describe it.
This rhythm produces patterns that differ from much of European football. Draws are more common, goal margins narrower, and defensive balance remains influential well into the second half. Markets sometimes approach Serie A with assumptions formed elsewhere, where speed and volume dominate. In Italy, those assumptions can mislead.
For those willing to look closely, Serie A rewards patience. The value often lies not in chaos, but in predictability — in understanding how matches are allowed to breathe, settle, and resolve themselves.
What matters most in this league: structure, margins, and discipline. These cues help fans and bettors read a fixture beyond a generic form table.
Draws sit around 27.1% and goals per match hover near 2.7. Serie A often rewards patience, not chaos.
Clean sheets land at 6.4% and failed-to-score matches at 6.3%. Expect tight scorelines and long phases of control.
Cards average 4.5 yellows + 0.1 reds per match. Ref style and rivalry context can swing totals.
Start with game state tendencies. Serie A teams protect leads and accept stalemates at a higher rate than most leagues, which keeps match totals and margins narrow.
Then watch the control dynamic. Home sides often dictate tempo, but away wins still land around 33.8%. The key is whether an away side can force the match into transition.
Finally, track timing. Goals come in bursts rather than waves — and late phases often decide outcomes. Patience beats impulse.
How this league behaves. Statistical markers from past 5 seasons.
Who controls territory? Look for midfield structure and fullback discipline.
Is the under respected? Totals often skew low in balanced matchups.
Watch rest and rotation. Italian schedules punish short turnarounds.
Referee profile matters. Cards markets shift more than goal totals.
Late-game behavior: teams protect one-goal leads with structure, not risk.
Beware “brand” bias. Big names still grind out narrow wins.
Leading scorers this season
Current league table
| POS | TEAM | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
INT
Inter
|
26 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 62 | 21 | +41 | 64 |
|
2
|
MIL
AC Milan
|
26 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 41 | 20 | +21 | 54 |
|
3
|
NAP
Napoli
|
26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 39 | 27 | +12 | 50 |
|
4
|
ROM
Roma
|
26 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 16 | +18 | 50 |
|
5
|
JUV
Juventus
|
26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 43 | 25 | +18 | 46 |
|
6
|
COM
Como
|
26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 41 | 19 | +22 | 45 |
|
7
|
ATA
Atalanta
|
26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 36 | 22 | +14 | 45 |
|
8
|
SAS
Sassuolo
|
26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 32 | 35 | -3 | 35 |
|
9
|
LAZ
Lazio
|
26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 26 | 25 | +1 | 34 |
|
10
|
BOL
Bologna
|
25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 34 | 32 | +2 | 33 |
|
11
|
UDI
Udinese
|
25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 38 | -10 | 32 |
|
12
|
PRM
Parma
|
26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 31 | -12 | 32 |
|
13
|
CAG
Cagliari
|
26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 29 |
|
14
|
GEN
Genoa
|
26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 32 | 37 | -5 | 27 |
|
15
|
TOR
Torino
|
26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 25 | 47 | -22 | 27 |
|
16
|
USC
Cremonese
|
26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 36 | -15 | 24 |
|
17
|
LEC
Lecce
|
26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 33 | -16 | 24 |
|
18
|
FIO
Fiorentina
|
25 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 29 | 39 | -10 | 21 |
|
19
|
PIS
Pisa
|
25 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 42 | -22 | 15 |
|
20
|
VER
Hellas Verona
|
26 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 46 | -27 | 15 |
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