Ac milan have drawn Empoli and this has hindered them from overthrowing Roma from The third place In serie a standing, and From the look of things, the match against Empoli was a good opportunity for I them to do that. Ac Milan will be having a tough moment in the next five matches because Both fixtures in the champion league and serie a are really tough. They have Napoli, Bologna, Napoli, Lecce and Roma awaiting them.their position in the top 4 is at stake cuz there will definitely be a decline in their performance before the end of all these matches.
The draw they got in that match made them unable to defend their position and had to give up AS Roma to take 3rd place. Even so, it was only 1 point away, but if this continues they could be eliminated from the Champions League zone position because of Inter Milan and Atalanta are also still chasing with such a tight point gap. The battle for a place in European competition is still very exciting, all the clubs are still racing with their "inconsistency". To me say inconsistent, because of the position that is currently happening and the gap in points that exist because they are not able to keep the match to continue to win. 
Topic: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) - page 1870. (Read 848893 times)
You know that Inter have been pretty unpredictable in the Serie A for many weeks. They lost so many matches and this made me doubt their performance against Benfica in the Champions League as well. But we watched a little more different Inter there. I wasn't even positive about Inter to win that one honestly. But the final score was a really advantageous one for Inter. It looks like they are focused on the Champions League much more than the Serie A these days.
But while doing this they should still be careful about the Serie A as well. Because they are one of the teams with the least chance to win the Champions League title eventually. They shouldn't care much less about the Serie A otherwise they will risk their Champions League ticket quite a lot. They are already out of top four now and a couple of teams are fighting for the same goal as well.
Inter have a bad record in Serie A in the last few matches yes, to be honest I also don't think Inter will win against Benfica at events UCL, because Benfica in the domestic league is so strong and great, different from Inter at Serie A. This means that it is not a guarantee if one club is good in their domestic league, it will also be good in other competitions. But yes, Inter must also show good performance in Serie A, because they have a very least chance to win UCL ticket next season, let's hope Inter can do it in the remaining matches of this season. But while doing this they should still be careful about the Serie A as well. Because they are one of the teams with the least chance to win the Champions League title eventually. They shouldn't care much less about the Serie A otherwise they will risk their Champions League ticket quite a lot. They are already out of top four now and a couple of teams are fighting for the same goal as well.
It is somehow still unbelievable what happened a few weeks ago, when AC Milan wiped the floor with Napoli in Naples. I honestly thought it would be a B team that would operate that game because they wanted to save players but that turned out not to be the case. Tonight Napoli and AC Milan will also face each other again in the CL. Lazio is in a great position to finish 2nd, but the differences are minimal. Not an exciting title fight but a lot of tension who will be 2nd. And Juventus has not yet been completely written off, but it will be difficult for the CL. EL is also difficult, but Atalanta is not in the best shape now.
It's very surprising indeed, when the strongest team in the season loses at home by a big score. So, if at this moment or in this Champions League match Napoli can't get revenge, then maybe we can conclude that Milan has the right way to be able to contain and or beat Napoli. Also, never thought that their competition would continue and occur outside of Serie A.
But apart from Napoli and Milan, basically I really believe that Lazio will be able to maintain second place until the end of the season. But regarding Juventus, they are still inconsistent so that the chance to finish in the top six is still in doubt.
Ac milan have drawn Empoli and this has hindered them from overthrowing Roma from The third place In serie a standing, and From the look of things, the match against Empoli was a good opportunity for I them to do that. Ac Milan will be having a tough moment in the next five matches because Both fixtures in the champion league and serie a are really tough. They have Napoli, Bologna, Napoli, Lecce and Roma awaiting them.their position in the top 4 is at stake cuz there will definitely be a decline in their performance before the end of all these matches.
| Team | Point |
| Napoli | 74 |
| Lazio | 58 |
| Roma | 53 |
| Milan | 52 |
| Inter | 51 |
| Atalanta | 48 |
| Juve | 44 |
| Bologna | 43 |
| Fiorentina | 41 |
| Udinese | 39 |
| Torino | 38 |
| Sassuolo | 37 |
| Monza | 35 |
| Empoli | 32 |
| Salernitana | 29 |
| Lecce | 27 |
| Spezia | 26 |
| Verona | 22 |
| Cremonese | 16 |
| Sampdoria | 15 |
Napoli is first on 74 and Lazio second one with 58, -16 points
Napoli can let it go because they are sure to be champions. Meanwhile, in European places, such as the Champions League and Europa League, it is still very interesting for us to watch. Serie A has a new champion this season, after Napoli had to fast for the Serie A title for a very long time. It is the fruit of their hard work and this season is proving that they really deserve the title. Can we say goodbye to Napoli now? 
I mean when you think about the point difference, they could just lose all the games they have to play in the league and they would probably still be the champions right? Even if it is not there mathematically yet, Lazio will lose some points too so it is not really an issue. They will have a lot of trouble with UCL when it comes to Milan and Inter, but after that it is going to be even worse at finals as well because they are going to face someone that would be much better than them.I believe that they need to provide everything they possibly could in order to win this title as well, and to provide all they have, they need to relax and rest a bit during the regular season of their league games as well.
You know that Inter have been pretty unpredictable in the Serie A for many weeks. They lost so many matches and this made me doubt their performance against Benfica in the Champions League as well. But we watched a little more different Inter there. I wasn't even positive about Inter to win that one honestly. But the final score was a really advantageous one for Inter. It looks like they are focused on the Champions League much more than the Serie A these days.
But while doing this they should still be careful about the Serie A as well. Because they are one of the teams with the least chance to win the Champions League title eventually. They shouldn't care much less about the Serie A otherwise they will risk their Champions League ticket quite a lot. They are already out of top four now and a couple of teams are fighting for the same goal as well.
I already suspected that Inter Milan would win yesterday's match even though playing as a guest Intermilan gave a surprise to those who underestimated it, as we know they are not very consistent in the Italian league as if they don't care about the league hunt, so people think Inter milan will lose to benfica because their poor record in the league but otherwise inter milan surprised everyone including the benfica fans at the Estadio da Luz.But while doing this they should still be careful about the Serie A as well. Because they are one of the teams with the least chance to win the Champions League title eventually. They shouldn't care much less about the Serie A otherwise they will risk their Champions League ticket quite a lot. They are already out of top four now and a couple of teams are fighting for the same goal as well.
Intermilan was able to score 2 goals against Benfica, namely a goal from Nicolo Barella's header (51st minute) and Romelu Lukaku's penalty kick (82') became a surprise and determined the final result. This victory will also be an important capital for Inter because the second leg will play at home. Of course, with just a draw, Intermilan can qualify for the semifinals, but it looks like they will be looking for loopholes to win again at home. To be honest, Simone Inzaghi's squad has never won in the last six matches in all competitions. However, Inter milan was able to clear everyone's doubts and successfully brought home the victory.
ahead of the second leg, Inter will play Monza, it looks like they will save energy for the second leg against Benfica.
Yes, Monza are a team that are no better than Inter, so I think Simone Inzaghi will rotate some players to prepare for the second leg.Quote from: Uruhara
Congratulations on Inter Milan's win in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Benfica. although Inter Milan currently in Serie A seems inconsistent. but it turns out that Inter Milan have proven that they are a strong team that is also more experienced in the Champions League. and if Inter Milan is able to secure their lead in the second leg then at least 2 clubs from Serie A will qualify for the Champions League semi-finals.
Indeed, Inter Milan made it to champions league semi-finals by defeated Benefica 2-0. Many people predicted that Benefica will use home advantage to play Inter Milan to eliminate them but Inter Milan never allowed their prediction work in the second half, because their coach gave his players some advise in the second half that made them to achieved victory at the end of the match. If Inter Milan can display what they displayed in the first leg, I believe they will definitely win their second leg to be among the two teams that will qualify for semi-finals for champions league competition.
Meanwhile in the Champions League, Simone Inzaghi was again able to bring the Nerazzurri to glory in Portugal, namely being able to beat Benfica. This is really beyond the prediction of many people. For these results, Inter Milan has a very good chance in the 2nd leg both in the Coppa Italia and in the Champions League.
Napoli can let it go because they are sure to be champions. Meanwhile, in European places, such as the Champions League and Europa League, it is still very interesting for us to watch. Serie A has a new champion this season, after Napoli had to fast for the Serie A title for a very long time. It is the fruit of their hard work and this season is proving that they really deserve the title. Can we say goodbye to Napoli now?
There's no need to say goodbye to Napoli now and if that's what you need to say, I think it's still too early to say even though Napoli's lead in Serie A is already overwhelming. But today Serie A lovers will see Napoli, who will be back in action today at home to AC Milan in the Champions League competition, and of course the match will be no less interesting for fans of the two teams to watch today. Because remembering that match was also an important match for both teams.Of course, this match in the Champions League will also be a revenge mission, because previously Napoli lost at home with a big score of 0-4 by Milan. So yes, even though Napoli is very safe to be at the top of Serie A, but at moments like they might lose focus but still, Napoli's position is safe there.
But regarding their matches in the Champions League, of course both of them have the same mission to win and qualify for the semifinals. Playing at home, then of course Milan will be able to play even better, but that doesn't mean Milan will win easily because of course, Napoli will make a big effort in this match too.
I'm not surprised by the result of this match, in fact it's quite clear that Inter are the better team in probability. I didn't watch the match because Manchester City vs Bayern Munich was more interesting, but something that is true about Benfica is that they didn't capitalize on goal chances until the match was over. I wouldn't hesitate to say that Inter will qualify for the semi-finals only by draw or lose with low score, but I don't believe Inter will be bad at home in the second leg.
This is the Champion's League which I feel is more important for Inter Milan but I don't think they will fail in the second leg even though the first leg has been superior with 2 goals should be a comfortable capital for Inter Milan because if they play at home to a draw or even lose by 1 goal then it still passes, but the semifinals are in sight, you just need to defend it and you can't be conceded or they are playing badly.Still Inter Milan's chances are still very likely they will also score again to add to the aggregate even I don't doubt this because the UCL is more important for them to defend.
It is somehow still unbelievable what happened a few weeks ago, when AC Milan wiped the floor with Napoli in Naples. I honestly thought it would be a B team that would operate that game because they wanted to save players but that turned out not to be the case. Tonight Napoli and AC Milan will also face each other again in the CL. Lazio is in a great position to finish 2nd, but the differences are minimal. Not an exciting title fight but a lot of tension who will be 2nd. And Juventus has not yet been completely written off, but it will be difficult for the CL. EL is also difficult, but Atalanta is not in the best shape now.
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Benfica has put in a good game. they are playing at home and putting up a decent game. too bad they don't have enough finishing options. from quite a lot of opportunities, they were only able to make 2 shots on target. this became an advantage for Inter in the second leg. they would be the favorites to enter the semifinals. it was difficult for Benfica to turn things around in the second leg at home to Inter.ahead of the second leg, Inter will play Monza, it looks like they will save energy for the second leg against Benfica.
Yes, Monza are a team that are no better than Inter, so I think Simone Inzaghi will rotate some players to prepare for the second leg. 
I want to correct a little, that Inter Milan cannot be completely certain that they will be in the semifinals, because this is only the first leg. Indeed, the advantage of 2 goals brought them one foot in the semifinals, but that is not a guarantee. Benfica will definitely play it out in the second leg later, and considering the inconsistent play from Inter Milan it is a threat in their own right. They are lucky because they will be playing at home which will have the full support of their fans, that will be more motivation for them in the second leg match.
Benfica played well at home but they had to be 2 goals behind Inter. Inter were lucky to have two-goal deficit over Benfica in the first leg, so I think they are the most likely candidate to qualify for the semi-finals instead of Benfica. Of course this doesn't mean I underestimate Benfica and the comeback plan in the second leg, but because Inter are playing at home, Inter are the most favorite team to secure aggregate.I think it's hard to expect Benfica to come back in the second leg beating Inter. I know nothing is impossible, but with a 0-2 win at Benfica, so Inter have become the favourites.
ahead of the second leg, Inter will play Monza, it looks like they will save energy for the second leg against Benfica.
I want to correct a little, that Inter Milan cannot be completely certain that they will be in the semifinals, because this is only the first leg. Indeed, the advantage of 2 goals brought them one foot in the semifinals, but that is not a guarantee. Benfica will definitely play it out in the second leg later, and considering the inconsistent play from Inter Milan it is a threat in their own right. They are lucky because they will be playing at home which will have the full support of their fans, that will be more motivation for them in the second leg match.
that's true, but with a 2-goal victory in the first leg, of course, it will increase the confidence of the Inter Milan players, especially since they will be playing at home in the second leg later.Inter Milan doesn't necessarily qualify, but their percentage of being able to qualify for the semifinals is very large.
Inter Milan's inconsistency in Serie A did not have a major effect on the matches in the Champions League because on the European stage the team's motivation and mentality were far different than the matches in Serie A.
this season, if Inter Mian qualify for the semifinals then it is certain that one of the Serie A representatives will be in the UCL final this season and that is an extraordinary development shown by Serie A teams on the European stage.
Napoli can let it go because they are sure to be champions. Meanwhile, in European places, such as the Champions League and Europa League, it is still very interesting for us to watch. Serie A has a new champion this season, after Napoli had to fast for the Serie A title for a very long time. It is the fruit of their hard work and this season is proving that they really deserve the title. Can we say goodbye to Napoli now?
There's no need to say goodbye to Napoli now and if that's what you need to say, I think it's still too early to say even though Napoli's lead in Serie A is already overwhelming. But today Serie A lovers will see Napoli, who will be back in action today at home to AC Milan in the Champions League competition, and of course the match will be no less interesting for fans of the two teams to watch today. Because remembering that match was also an important match for both teams. 
You know that Inter have been pretty unpredictable in the Serie A for many weeks. They lost so many matches and this made me doubt their performance against Benfica in the Champions League as well. But we watched a little more different Inter there. I wasn't even positive about Inter to win that one honestly. But the final score was a really advantageous one for Inter. It looks like they are focused on the Champions League much more than the Serie A these days.
But while doing this they should still be careful about the Serie A as well. Because they are one of the teams with the least chance to win the Champions League title eventually. They shouldn't care much less about the Serie A otherwise they will risk their Champions League ticket quite a lot. They are already out of top four now and a couple of teams are fighting for the same goal as well.
But while doing this they should still be careful about the Serie A as well. Because they are one of the teams with the least chance to win the Champions League title eventually. They shouldn't care much less about the Serie A otherwise they will risk their Champions League ticket quite a lot. They are already out of top four now and a couple of teams are fighting for the same goal as well.
I want to correct a little, that Inter Milan cannot be completely certain that they will be in the semifinals, because this is only the first leg. Indeed, the advantage of 2 goals brought them one foot in the semifinals, but that is not a guarantee. Benfica will definitely play it out in the second leg later, and considering the inconsistent play from Inter Milan it is a threat in their own right. They are lucky because they will be playing at home which will have the full support of their fans, that will be more motivation for them in the second leg match.
Benfica played well at home but they had to be 2 goals behind Inter. Inter were lucky to have two-goal deficit over Benfica in the first leg, so I think they are the most likely candidate to qualify for the semi-finals instead of Benfica. Of course this doesn't mean I underestimate Benfica and the comeback plan in the second leg, but because Inter are playing at home, Inter are the most favorite team to secure aggregate.I think it's hard to expect Benfica to come back in the second leg beating Inter. I know nothing is impossible, but with a 0-2 win at Benfica, so Inter have become the favourites.
Quote from: Uruhara
Congratulations on Inter Milan's win in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Benfica. although Inter Milan currently in Serie A seems inconsistent. but it turns out that Inter Milan have proven that they are a strong team that is also more experienced in the Champions League. and if Inter Milan is able to secure their lead in the second leg then at least 2 clubs from Serie A will qualify for the Champions League semi-finals.
Indeed, Inter Milan made it to champions league semi-finals by defeated Benefica 2-0. Many people predicted that Benefica will use home advantage to play Inter Milan to eliminate them but Inter Milan never allowed their prediction work in the second half, because their coach gave his players some advise in the second half that made them to achieved victory at the end of the match. If Inter Milan can display what they displayed in the first leg, I believe they will definitely win their second leg to be among the two teams that will qualify for semi-finals for champions league competition.
It is no longer interesting to wait for who will be the champion this season because Napoli has already secured the trophy. What is still interesting to look forward to is the teams that will go with Napoli to compete in the Champions League next season and also in other European competitions which team will be pass there. because the difference in points from 2-6 is still quite close and is likely to change greatly until the end of this season. Likewise for which team will go down to Serie B, the two teams are very certain to go down Sampdoria and Cremonese only 18th position might change and Verona still has a chance to come out and make the team above them to go down, but it is possible that those who will be relegated are Verona for not being able enough to get many points until the end of the season. So the competition in Serie A this season has been dominated by Napoli.
Exactly, the competition for UCL and UEL spots will be an interesting competition with 9 matches remaining. There are 6 clubs that still have the potential to get into the UCL next season. each club showing inconsistent results, making the final standings quite difficult to predict. Maybe Lazio can be said they are confirmed to accompany Napoli in the UCL next season, leaving the spot currently filled by Inter & Milan which might change at the end of the season.
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