Inter and Napoli Face Crucial Final Matches in Serie A Title Race
The battle for the 2024-25 Serie A championship has intensified, with Inter Milan maintaining a slim 3-point lead over Napoli with just 7 matches left to play. Both teams stumbled last weekend, each held to draws that have tightened the race.
Inter sit atop the table with 68 points after 31 games, while Antonio Conte’s Napoli side trail close behind. Former contender Atalanta has fallen off the pace, now 10 points back after a string of losses.
Looking at the remaining schedule, Inter face Cagliari, Bologna, Roma, Verona, Torino, Lazio and Como. Napoli’s final stretch includes matches against Empoli, Monza, Torino, Lecce, Genoa, Parma and Cagliari.
Interestingly, both title hopefuls hold unbeaten records this season against their upcoming opponents. Inter have won 6 and drawn 1 match versus their remaining foes, while Napoli have defeated all 7 of the teams they still must face.
Some analysts give a slight edge to Napoli based on their marginally easier fixture list. The Partenopei also benefit from being able to focus solely on Serie A, without European or cup competitions to navigate.
Inter’s Remaining Fixtures:
- Cagliari (home) – April 12
- Bologna (away) – April 20
- Roma (home) – April 27
- Verona (home) – May 4
- Torino (away) – May 11
- Lazio (home) – May 18
- Como (away) – May 25
Napoli’s Remaining Fixtures:
- Empoli (home) – April 14
- Monza (away) – April 19
- Torino (home) – April 27
- Lecce (away) – May 4
- Genoa (home) – May 11
- Parma (away) – May 18
- Cagliari (home) – May 25
With both teams in strong form against their upcoming opponents, the Serie A title race looks set to go down to the wire. Football fans across Italy will be watching closely as Inter and Napoli battle for supremacy over these final crucial matches.