Mon. Sep 22nd, 2025

Serie A Week 4: Key Storylines to Watch

The fourth round of Serie A fixtures promises several intriguing matchups and storylines to follow. Here are the top things to keep an eye on this weekend:

1. High-Stakes Rome Derby

Lazio and Roma clash in the season`s first Derby della Capitale. Both teams are looking to bounce back from disappointing results last week. For Lazio, a win could jumpstart their campaign after a slow start under returning manager Maurizio Sarri. Roma aim to rebound from a surprise home defeat and get new coach Gian Piero Gasperini his first derby victory.

2. In-Form Udinese Host Milan

Udinese have started the season strongly and sit third in the table after an impressive win over Inter. They`ll look to continue that form as they welcome Milan. The Rossoneri have won two straight after an opening day loss and will be keen to avoid another slip-up against an underdog opponent.

3. Juric Returns to Torino

New Atalanta manager Ivan Juric faces his former club as La Dea travel to take on Torino. Juric spent three seasons with Torino before taking over at Atalanta this summer. There will also be interest in whether Ademola Lookman features for Atalanta after his failed move to Inter and return to training this week.

4. European Hopefuls Clash in Florence

Fiorentina host Como in a matchup of teams with European ambitions. La Viola are still seeking their first league win under returning coach Stefano Pioli. Meanwhile, Cesc Fabregas` Como side aim to build on a solid start and boost their credentials with a statement victory.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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