# Serie A 2026–27 — Matchday 8 Predictions & Analysis
Friday, 23 October – Sunday, 25 October 2026
My predictions below combine the latest available league table, Matchday 7 results, scoring and defensive records, home advantage, and statistical previews. Exact scores are estimates, not certainties.
One important scheduling note: Europe’s daylight-saving time ends on Sunday, 25 October 2026. I’ll show the Sunday kickoffs in the CEST time you requested, which is one hour ahead of Italy’s local CET clock after the change.
## Predicted scores at a glance
| Date (CEST) | Match | Predicted score |
| ----------------- | --------------------- | -------------------- |
| Fri 23 Oct, 20:45 | Torino vs Monza | Torino 2–1 |
| Sat 24 Oct, 15:00 | Cagliari vs Bologna | Cagliari 1–1 Bologna |
| Sat 24 Oct, 15:00 | Como vs Sassuolo | Como 2–1 |
| Sat 24 Oct, 18:00 | Napoli vs Roma | Napoli 1–2 Roma |
| Sat 24 Oct, 20:45 | Lazio vs Parma | Lazio 2–0 |
| Sun 25 Oct, 13:30 | Inter vs Fiorentina | Inter 3–1 |
| Sun 25 Oct, 16:00 | Atalanta vs Frosinone | Atalanta 2–1 |
| Sun 25 Oct, 16:00 | Genoa vs Venezia | Genoa 2–0 |
| Sun 25 Oct, 19:00 | Lecce vs Juventus | Lecce 1–2 Juventus |
| Sun 25 Oct, 21:45 | Udinese vs Milan | Udinese 1–2 Milan |
The published Matchday 8 schedule and statistical previews identify these ten fixtures. Inter enter the round among the leading teams, with Lazio and Roma also near the top; Inter’s strong scoring record makes them one of the more attractive home-win picks. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://placarhub.com\&sz=32)
PlacarHub
+2
## Game-by-game analysis
[Nazionali, tre granata in campo: Coco, Masina e Adams - Toro News](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/qmjadlCI_s1Dnuhe8EjEk_jgpnT43nhPJ1inejR9yN6qTmJBk0R78XUvG9NIyls27_3hfBe_rGE_5hTligu3rWeRFXhRl0TWsSyNVs7wexerbfmG3QMCDSaCt7QLSiMwToGbYT7qWffTMFQ7mxYviBegefqsV1iA7g2-ECVYtH4?purpose=inline)
## 1. Torino vs Monza
Friday, 23 October · 20:45 CEST
# Torino 2–1 Monza
Torino get the edge from home advantage and a matchup that looks likely to produce chances at both ends. A recent statistical preview gives Torino a 46% home-win probability and rates both teams scoring at 63%. That points toward a competitive game rather than a comfortable home victory. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://placarhub.com\&sz=32)
PlacarHub
Tactical outlook: Torino should try to establish pressure early and attack the space around Monza’s defensive line. Monza’s best route is to counterattack and exploit any gaps left by advancing full-backs.
Why 2–1? I expect Torino to create enough chances to score twice, but Monza have a plausible route to a goal. Confidence: Medium.
[Cagliari Calcio v Bologna FC - Serie A](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/vC0TLZFK-r6B8Y5tlkv5FNeJGFVF3bzNCCiBA_UIkqvqU5iqW3TLahM4J4NgI4N-GcMTiYJM9N5eD5-2JwZ6tRnNpfkfX51u86-x8bXiXjC9Fi1hO3RVJl-yo6P2ILuugUsilK6ElXn_8WyBIufw4-Ryga5Wd3GNN_EyX8vSToFTTZsAOb6VuhtN7rSmo5G_?purpose=inline)
## 2. Cagliari vs Bologna
Saturday, 24 October · 15:00 CEST
# Cagliari 1–1 Bologna
This looks like one of the weekend’s more balanced fixtures. The statistical preview gives Cagliari a 39% chance of winning, Bologna 31%, and a draw 30%. It also leans toward fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a tight contest. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://placarhub.com\&sz=32)
PlacarHub
Tactical outlook: Cagliari can use home support and direct attacks to put Bologna under pressure. Bologna will look to create openings through possession and combinations in the final third.
Why 1–1? Neither side has a sufficiently clear statistical advantage to justify a strong win prediction. Confidence: Medium-low.
[Douvikas nella storia: dieci gol come Borgonovo - Sport Calcio Como calcio](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/zYYiE_4_lRC4u7IhFDCBk28w5PlPCAY-jx26ICllTNb3kO1xAbeKlyN2K34ix9sblBP9UiFEFHgZ4qOuW3QtpkhKLBzKsnI1KnHeuN5EI3GRIMhgua0_Zr3Q_UBAC20V_46xMAQjaFkWXGmX4HImub-5t3f1VGhoY0kzjxlI01c?purpose=inline)
## 3. Como vs Sassuolo
Saturday, 24 October · 15:00 CEST
# Como 2–1 Sassuolo
Como have made a strong start to the campaign. The available standings snapshot puts them fifth after seven matches, with 14 points and a goal difference of +5. Sassuolo are further down the table, with eight points and a negative goal difference. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.playmakerstats.com\&sz=32)
Italy
Tactical outlook: Como’s stronger overall start gives them reason to take the initiative at home. Sassuolo can still threaten if they find space behind Como’s advancing defenders, so a clean sheet is not guaranteed.
Why 2–1? Como’s better early-season results and home advantage make them my pick, while Sassuolo’s attacking potential keeps the visitors in contention. Confidence: Medium.
[«Наполи» Лучано Спаллетти начал сезон с семи побед и не теряет очки: разбор команды, как она играет - Чемпионат](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/rQ8e_naqDvLLeN1sf2uv-AiAsRpRcSOECYawvu7buX9Cai_mcbJWJv_vDJu08o9JnOMtjPrs6cs_Q6qct_ipNllQ1p6OyWu5mkz7Ck7VXhTsf7DpRstWXbY9ZnPBs__VOfMpyx-HuSy0mtn6sw7uoI9_TwbeNCw4jLA9PxCYfDg?purpose=inline)
## 4. Napoli vs Roma
Saturday, 24 October · 18:00 CEST
# Napoli 1–2 Roma
This is one of the round’s most intriguing matches. Roma’s early-season defensive record is impressive: the standings snapshot shows just three goals conceded in seven league matches, alongside 17 points. Napoli have 10 points and have conceded seven goals. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.playmakerstats.com\&sz=32)
Italy
Tactical outlook: Napoli’s home advantage should help them generate attacking pressure, but Roma’s defensive organisation could make clear chances difficult to find. Roma may benefit from patient buildup and quick transitions when Napoli commit players forward.
Why 1–2? Roma’s early defensive consistency and stronger points return give them a narrow edge in my assessment. The statistical preview also favours Roma, assigning them a 43% away-win probability. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://placarhub.com\&sz=32)
PlacarHub
Confidence: Medium-low. Napoli’s home advantage makes this a risky away-win call.
[SS Lazio v AC Milan - Serie A 2026/27](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/y_8kfOuL94-omsu0vBj67xd-zu3ywlpQ5O0mIemXfv4YlP0HHBT34lQrjLCqH6codsayNrlmNnOcsuFSdfidpz3sm9GjTdl4pJDPg82lm1WNNVBzhVsNPaQdPxBm9gN3Ts2oooVba_Qkd4-1ZW7Ffgbq-I6ktpngMlr2nJZIe6T-q_Gw4us4d8uwUHwavabN?purpose=inline)
## 5. Lazio vs Parma
Saturday, 24 October · 20:45 CEST
# Lazio 2–0 Parma
Lazio have one of the strongest defensive records in the early standings: 19 points from seven matches and only four goals conceded. They are level on points with Inter in the standings snapshot. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.playmakerstats.com\&sz=32)
Italy
Tactical outlook: Lazio should be able to control more of the match, force Parma into defensive positions and create chances through sustained pressure. Parma’s priority will be to keep the game close and seek opportunities on the counter.
Why 2–0? Lazio’s defensive numbers support the possibility of a clean sheet, while their home advantage makes a win the most convincing outcome among the Saturday evening fixtures. A statistical preview gives Lazio a 62% chance of victory. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://placarhub.com\&sz=32)
PlacarHub
Confidence: High relative to this round.
[FBL-ITA-SERIEA-INTER MILAN-CREMONESE](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/exif4Uz7Q1KHLY_okCE1nipX2l55yBmhUtd8Jkx7FrCWDKPWBf9TQzk2sF-qIQ6Bq6LFNNdMJCVv1yZk5xXAJFMefqXvPY4LmUqIos-Qm-YJvf6AyAKvnYCxSzkKWp0PBp5jZPaYbVJRN0-wHZEFFXeaASM9u0W7Dnow8TkaD4gdfdjkZcxvpitPv26MRoBu?purpose=inline)
## 6. Inter vs Fiorentina
Sunday, 25 October · 13:30 CEST
# Inter 3–1 Fiorentina
Inter’s attacking output stands out. After seven matches, they have scored 21 goals and conceded nine, giving them a +12 goal difference. They lead the standings on 19 points in the available snapshot. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.playmakerstats.com\&sz=32)
Italy
Tactical outlook: Inter should look to stretch Fiorentina’s defensive shape and create opportunities through combinations in wide areas and runs into the box. Fiorentina can threaten in transition, but sustaining defensive discipline for 90 minutes will be crucial.
Why 3–1? Inter’s scoring record and home advantage justify expecting multiple goals. The statistical preview gives them a 67% home-win probability and identifies this fixture as one of the round’s strongest candidates for over 2.5 goals. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://placarhub.com\&sz=32)
PlacarHub
Confidence: High relative to this round.
[Atalanta secure Champions League spot with Roma win | Reuters](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/5dk-CH8VRhMzFnp9hzt2-EC7W5eDu6j7KSIHYC3DZ7ZYCgvpHKrSrbdkUCfJsCC_JmPwdqOxLIAUqh1OuEjOOsd6t_pS_i2hQjeiIL3LV9G-Krh1vcjBeVYc2f-RBnUB9_sReh2SrjkMiI3Y-V0bXtw62YV1HNP85vvNF_wF9Qs?purpose=inline)
## 7. Atalanta vs Frosinone
Sunday, 25 October · 16:00 CEST
# Atalanta 2–1 Frosinone
This is not an easy fixture for Atalanta. Frosinone sit sixth in the standings snapshot with 13 points and 13 goals scored after seven matches, so their attack deserves respect. Atalanta have nine points and a slightly negative goal difference. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.playmakerstats.com\&sz=32)
Italy
Tactical outlook: Atalanta’s high-energy pressing and attacking runs can create chances, but Frosinone may punish turnovers if the home side leaves space behind. The key battle is whether Atalanta can turn pressure into goals without exposing their defence.
Why 2–1? Home advantage gives Atalanta the edge, but Frosinone’s scoring record makes a clean sheet less appealing. The statistical preview leans toward Atalanta avoiding defeat rather than treating a home win as certain. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://placarhub.com\&sz=32)
PlacarHub
Confidence: Medium-low.
[Pinamonti and Cornet strike late to seal victory for Genoa over Venezia | Flashscore.nl](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/25hViXCCoiOAwypZCaE15hlqxcihyeTlHIYg6q7yQwRncZzdXQnRaaqdzZMC4oUq2_T5dXJCdsmOdjN-cmSVtKZ3J_dyKQQa9BpMuJiD3l8ZUS-8IV-xjclB3Ck7RVcl07kepx0KrSq_Vzg95hwY7KMHWaDWzeqpCy00peSRMl8?purpose=inline)
## 8. Genoa vs Venezia
Sunday, 25 October · 16:00 CEST
# Genoa 2–0 Venezia
The statistical preview sees this as a relatively close match: Genoa have a 42% home-win probability, compared with 35% for Venezia and 24% for the draw. It also gives both teams scoring a 62% probability, so the possibility of a Venezia goal should not be dismissed. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://placarhub.com\&sz=32)
PlacarHub
Tactical outlook: Genoa should try to use the home crowd to establish pressure and win second balls. Venezia will need to defend compactly and make the most of their counterattacking opportunities.
Why 2–0? I’m giving Genoa a narrow home advantage, but this is a more aggressive clean-sheet prediction than the statistical both-teams-to-score lean would suggest.
Confidence: Low-medium. A 2–1 scoreline is a credible alternative.
[Juventus 2-1 Roma: Conceição & Openda score to seal vital 3 points for hosts| All Football](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/4L0LYlDtg_xeV4gXldX5a8k09s1RnJI29NYsdUMgb0pJkwwo9XHvRrb6UyrveFCTL4Mh86BFhPxelcWHsKJI14AXratTJdHn_iWkH2SyGq0fccpw1k2z_1rUIV7ZqhS7VGAxB2911UOdbi2B9kFpzpQwxkeh4TnOlNNXyY6046U?purpose=inline)
## 9. Lecce vs Juventus
Sunday, 25 October · 19:00 CEST
# Lecce 1–2 Juventus
Juventus are the stronger name on paper, but Lecce’s home advantage means this could be a difficult away match. The statistical preview gives Juventus a 47% away-win probability, with Lecce at 30% and the draw at 23%. It also sees a reasonable chance of both sides scoring. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://placarhub.com\&sz=32)
PlacarHub
Tactical outlook: Juventus will want to control possession and create higher-quality chances rather than allow the match to become an open exchange. Lecce can make the game uncomfortable by pressing aggressively and attacking quickly after winning the ball.
Why 1–2? Juventus have the edge in my assessment, but I expect Lecce to create enough at home to score. Confidence: Medium.
[FBL-ITA-SERIE A-MILAN-ATALANTA](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/iE_3p2fgWl1vEYtiYFLiXRCteunxNzLCkttkREUvZt13IptMqVdxioCJAetyrozoGoCIm3hB3Nyiq6IRdV2PUCPH1e6jueK9Ue0v2KtoHiudZy55E5H_kJZVrgjT91CEr0ZqB-GVtJLzzae738C0Pe9b2LGGfK2S1IdwNRbWsV8zGWv3Ub76HBPwQ2sEf1tB?purpose=inline)
## 10. Udinese vs Milan
Sunday, 25 October · 21:45 CEST
# Udinese 1–2 Milan
Milan have started strongly, with 15 points and a +7 goal difference after seven matches in the available standings snapshot. They have scored 14 goals and conceded seven. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.playmakerstats.com\&sz=32)
Italy
Tactical outlook: Milan should have the attacking quality to create opportunities, but Udinese’s home advantage could make this uncomfortable. If Udinese can disrupt Milan’s buildup and attack quickly, the visitors may struggle to keep the game under control.
Why 1–2? Milan’s stronger early-season numbers give them the edge, although the statistical preview puts the away win at only 50%, so this is far from a certainty. 
[image](https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://placarhub.com\&sz=32)
PlacarHub
Confidence: Medium.
## My strongest predictions
[Inter Quiz | Special 2020/21 | Inter.it](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/m9xdvYzvrmKnGmfCb9DrK_v4O1Mx1US7AAq7sZuXNPfz9tVBBPqP3A6r-YZ1Ni2UPSOE2ohywN6JjSMASnbQl5uvOXKOF3tlvulaQK0lRT0MUjB3km-h525UhSrwAZWR_6lxy3F4PQ-c5gzCmZMlY3dVfQcpWIklVUpVv_uJcjQ?purpose=inline)
Inter 3–1 Fiorentina
Best attacking mismatch · Inter’s 21 goals in seven matches are the strongest scoring signal among these fixtures.
[SS Lazio v US Sassuolo - Serie A](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/1gSvLNgVCERYpi6ewB0a6ZFZ4gE7MxPVtbHfAuMrTLzfYcYx4P6nAFW7ucRx2UQ7Bu86e8o5RX_EzNG40BFKZOyM9e_9kEAzVrNbz4y803dB50mOWhvprDYr9WquHeoJ1qCDcN_CrLnEj-eXAMXYC9CfuVIsCPq7xarsNOMlr0M2b99DUg__AnLJqvM-Ys-l?purpose=inline)
Lazio 2–0 Parma
Strong defensive profile · Lazio have conceded only four goals in seven league matches.
[Como 1907 v Torino FC - Serie A](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/nesqeDHGVkyVvzX9eHxzQfITnqHa4AwrD5TkanNvon4kQk2aXKTorzjjg6h6h5nhbRn4bTLxtXnwqfVc_EHhw1bb0xZBZ3E2Vzfzr5EYT7buv7F16adJkIB16TJQWowMKQqwcqz2FngZnv8weMk02NA1NSU_XX7WtaSm6_lz8jvDTjkXi2aSCVmdda6nSQ3B?purpose=inline)
Como 2–1 Sassuolo
Home advantage plus a stronger early-season points and goal-difference profile.
## Final score prediction list for your UBetWeHit table
```
Torino 2-1
Cagliari 1-1
Como 2-1
Napoli 1-2
Lazio 2-0
Inter 3-1
Atalanta 2-1
Genoa 2-0
Lecce 1-2
Udinese 1-2
```
These are my best exact-score estimates based on the available data. The most uncertain matches are Cagliari–Bologna, Napoli–Roma, Atalanta–Frosinone, and Genoa–Venezia. I would check confirmed starting lineups and late injury news before kickoff, as those can materially change a close prediction.