Pundit reveals the teams likely to win the Scudetto this season

Club News

November 13, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Juventus is pushing hard to win the Italian Serie A title this season, though they face stiff competition in what has become one of Europe’s most competitive leagues. With four different clubs—Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Napoli—winning the league across the last five seasons, Serie A has grown increasingly unpredictable. This variability means that even top-level performances do not guarantee success, requiring teams to maintain exceptional consistency and adaptivity throughout the season.

So far, this year’s race has remained extremely close, with no team managing to create a comfortable lead. Juventus, led by a new manager, is striving to reclaim their place at the top. However, the club’s ambition is equally matched by other powerhouses, including Inter Milan, Napoli, and AC Milan, all determined to claim the Scudetto. In addition, Atalanta and Fiorentina have shown strong performances, raising questions about which team is best equipped to secure the title.

In an analysis of the ongoing season, former Juventus star Ciro Ferrara shared his perspective on the title contenders. Speaking to Tuttomercatoweb, he stated: “There are four teams equipped for the Scudetto: Napoli, Atalanta, Inter, and Juve. And Lazio and Fiorentina are doing an excellent job.” Ferrara also acknowledged Milan’s strength but expressed concern over their six-point gap behind Juventus, noting that “respect for Milan’s history and squad” is warranted, but their current position may hinder their title aspirations, despite a game in hand against Bologna. Ferrara went on to suggest that the league’s current 20-team format may dilute competition, hinting that “perhaps it is appropriate to return to the format with 18 teams.”

While Juventus boasts some of Serie A’s finest talent and has had promising performances, Ferrara’s analysis underscores that simply fielding a strong squad is not enough in such a competitive season. To outlast rivals, Juventus will need to maintain focus, avoid injuries, and find additional consistency as they move into the second half of the campaign.