Serie A 2024-25 Season: Looking into the Past to Predict the Future | OneFootball

Italian football has always been something special. Sometimes for the quality of football being played and the absolute legends in its teams’ ranks, and other times for controversies and lack of success. Serie A has seen it all. However, in the past few seasons, it has seen a sort of revival which is a good thing for European football. The sport is better when Italian teams carry their weight and they have been doing exactly that lately.

Italy’s premier football league has been a stage of intense drama, tactical evolution, and remarkable performances over the past few seasons. Since the 2019-2020 campaign, Serie A has witnessed significant shifts in power dynamics, extraordinary individual talents, and a resurgence of Italian football both domestically and on the European fronts of UEFA Champions, Europa, and Conference leagues.

In this article, we delve deep into the recent history of Serie A and focus on Juventus, Milan, Inter, Roma, Napoli, and Atalanta. We do this to predict the outcome of the ongoing 2024-2025 season so that the fans and bettors can know what to expect. Wagering on an online sports betting platform like Stake.com is better and more efficient when you have the proper knowledge and good predictions on your side.

Juventus

Juventus, the absolute juggernaut of Italian football, dominated Serie A with an unprecedented run of nine consecutive titles. Nothing like this has been seen in Italian football before them. However, it had to end at some point and it did in the 2020-2021 season. Under the management of Antonio Conte, Massimiliano Allegri and ultimately Maurizio Sarri, the club continued to assert its dominance but faced increasing competition and challenges both domestically and in Europe. Let us take a look at their recent history.

2019-2020

Juventus secured their ninth consecutive Serie A title with a narrow lead over Inter. The squad was led by none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as Paulo Dybala and Matthijs de Ligt. The team showcased their attacking prowess but struggled in the Champions League where they were eliminated by Olympique Lyonnais in the Round of 16, a big disappointment at the time. However, they managed to win the 9th consecutive Scudetto that season. From the following season, there was a true shift of balance as the Bianconeri struggled with internal and external pressures.

2020-2021

The following season marked a significant turning point. They saw their streak of dominance come to a sudden close as Inter got over the bump and clinched the title. Juventus was fourth, a stark contrast to their previous years of supremacy and an obvious show of the shifting winds. Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala remained vital players, but consistency was non-existent. Their UCL campaign also faltered after another crushing Round of 16 exit against FC Porto. They also lost the Coppa Italia final to Inter.

2021/2022

Then came a period of transition for Juventus. New faces came to the ranks of the Old Lady, mainly the promising Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, as well as Manuel Locatelli. Despite their best efforts, Juventus again finished in fourth place in Serie A with yet another Round of 16 exit in the Champions League. This time, it was at the hands of Villarreal. On that season, Milan won their first Serie A title in a dacade.

2022/2023

Juventus continued its search for stability and a new identity, but despite adding experienced players like the reliable Argentine Angel Di Maria, their performance remained rather inconsistent. A new low came with a seventh-place finish after a point deduction in the league and Napoli won the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years. Juventus’ Champions League campaign was a true disaster as they were knocked out of a group with PSG, Maccabi Haifa and Benfica. They reached the Europa League semifinal, but they were eliminated by Sevilla.

2023-2024

Last season was in the midst of a rebuilding phase. It was a mix of experienced players and new talent as the team aimed to reestablish itself at the top of Italian football. Their performance in Serie A and Europe was better as they finished third behind Milan and the champion Inter. They had 71 points and a goal difference of 23 with 54 for and 32 against. The highlight was their win in the Coppa Italia final against Atalanta, their record-extending 15th title, resulting in a title season and good indication for this year.

Milan

Milan, once a dominant force in European football and a nightmare opponent for any other team, has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years. It culminated in a return to Serie A glory as well as some quality results in Europe. Still, they have some way to go if they mean to catch up to their fellow Milanese squad, Inter.

2019-2020

Milan finished in sixth place, a reflection of the club’s struggles to regain its former glory. The team was led by the legendary like Zlatan Ibrahimović, with Rafael Leao, and Theo Hernández following his lead. Some promise was shown but the team lacked the consistency needed to challenge for the title. Their European campaign saw them reach the Round of 32 in the UEFA Europa League, losing to Manchester United.

2020-2021

This season marked a significant turnaround for the team under the management of Stefano Pioli. They finished second, a considerable improvement, only narrowly missing out on the title by two points to Inter. Key players such as Zlatan Ibrahimović and Franck Kessié played crucial roles and showed a great balance of attacking defending. Sadly though, their Europa League campaign was again cut short, this time in the Round of 16 where they were again defeated by Man Utd.

2021-2022

Finally, Milan’s resurgence culminated in a long-awaited Serie A title, their first since the 2010-2011 season and 19th overall. The leading players were Rafael Leao, Sandro Tonali, and Olivier Giroud, a well-oiled blend of youth and experience that clinched the Scudetto. In the Champions League, they were eliminated in the group stage against Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Porto.

2022-2023

Milan attempted to repeat and was eager to attack all three trophies that season. However, it was a trophy-less season as they finished fourth in Serie A behind a surprise pair of teams in the first two places, the runner-ups Lazio and the champions Napoli. Inter was third. The team continued to perform well, with standout performances from the usual Leao and Theo, plus Brahim Diaz. However, it was one of those underdog seasons when certain teams simply played way beyond their usual standard. Their Champions League journey was of moderate success as they reached the semifinals but were eliminated by city rivals Inter.

2023-2024

Last season was successful, but not as successful as the team wanted it to be. Simply put, Inter was just too good not to win it all. Milan came second with 75 points to Inter’s incredible tally of 94.  Rafael Leao had highs and lows, the trophies eluded them in the end. They finished third in their Champions League group and were relegated to the Europa League. There, they were eliminated by Roma in the quarter-finals. Paulo Fonseca took over the managerial duties from Pioli, who stepped down after the season.

Inter

If there was ever a team to take over the reins from Juventus as the near undisputed king of Italian football, it had to be Internazionale. After a period of relative underachievement and stagnation, the Milanese team reasserted their dominance and are still going strong. By most calculations and predictions, they are the favourites to win the Scudetto this season. If you enjoy online sports betting, you may want to take this into account.

2019-2020

Under the management of Antonio Conte, Inter finished second in Serie A behind Juventus who won by a single point, 83 to 82. It was a gut punch but a sign of the things to come. They showed significant improvement and competitiveness and everyone was ready for a new string of successes. The starting eleven featured great players like Romelu Lukaku, Lautaro Martínez, and Christian Eriksen. Their second chance for a title also ended in disappointment. In the UEFA Europa League final, they were defeated by Sevilla.

2020-2021

After coming second the previous year, it was Inter’s time to shine. They finally clinched the Serie A title, ending Juventus’ nine-year reign and winning their 18th, equaling their biggest rivals and neighbours Milan. Guided by the genius of Conte, the squad displayed a formidable combination of tactical discipline and attacking flair. Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martínez were instrumental in the title-winning campaign as they played some of the best football of their careers. In the UEFA Champions League, they finished last in Group B with only one win, three draws, and two losses.

2021-2022

The following season, the script was flipped, and it was Milan who won the title, with Inter finishing second. Lautaro Martínez continued to carry the team, this time with the help of Edin Džeko. The players continued to perform at a high level, only losing the domestic title by two points. This season was not a complete failure though, far from it. Inter managed to win their 8th Coppa Italia, beating Juventus in the final. The UCL season this year was unsuccessful as Inter was defeated by the eventual runner-up, Liverpool, in the round of 16.

2022-2023

Sadly, the next time around, Inter fell in form compared to the previous few seasons. Romelu Lukaku, Marcelo Brozović and their teammates could not match the dominance of Napoli that season. They finished third behind the runner-up Lazio. Still, they defended their Coppa Italia title with a win over Fiorentina and their 9th title. In addition, their Champions League campaign ended in the Final, where they were narrowly defeated by the nightmarish squad of Manchester City.

2023-2024

Inter’s last season saw them conquer the Scudetto like never before, winning 29 games, drawing 7, and only losing 2. They scored 89 goals and only allowed 22. They won 94 points and were 19 points clear of the runner-up Milan. Lautaro Martínez was brilliant, with the young Marcus Thuram making significant contributions to the 20th title in the club’s history. Sadly for the Nerazzurri, this was their lone title in a very dominant season. They did not manage to win the Cup and were eliminated by Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16 of the UCL.

The Underdogs (Roma, Napoli, Atalanta)

Roma has been on a very long journey of rebuilding and seeking success. In 2020-2021, under Paulo Fonseca, they came in seventh. In the following season, in the 2021-22 campaign, they won the UEFA Europa Conference League under none other than Jose Mourinho, their first European title. In Serie A, they finished sixth, then again in 2022-23. Last season was their third number 6 place in a row.

In Europe, they were eliminated in the semi-finals in 2020-21 by Manchester United, lost the Final against Sevilla in 2022-23, and in the semi-finals against Bayer Leverkusen in 2023-24. Through it all, they were led by players like Tammy Abraham, and Paulo Dybala. Roma has achieved more success on the European stage than in domestic competitions, a trait that is not so rare in Top 5 leagues by teams consistently finishing around the sixth place.

Similar to Roma, Napoli has experienced a resurgence in recent years, with one of their best seasons in history coming in 2022-23. They won Serie A with an amazing total of 90 points, 16 clear of Lazio, led by Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Giovanni Di Lorenzo. It was their first title since Diego Maradona was with the team in 1989-90. Their previous trophy was the Coppa Italia in 2019-2020.

However, they followed their title-winning season with an extremely disappointing tenth place in 2023-24. In the UEFA Champions League, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals against Milan in 2022-23 and by Barcelona in the round of 16 last season.

Last but not least, Atalanta has been a revelation in Serie A. They emerged as a competitive force over the past few seasons, finishing fourth, fifth, eighth, and third in the last four seasons. They have had some success in Europe too. In the Champions League, they reached the round of 16 in 2020-21 and were eliminated by Real Madrid.

Their Europa League campaigns were more fruitful, however. First, they reached the quarter-finals in 2021-22, losing to RB Leipzig. Then, last season, they went all the way to the finals where they managed to ruin the invincible season of Bayer Leverkusen with a magnificent 3-0 win. It was a title for the ages and their first-ever European trophy. They were promoted and are playing UCL football once again in 2024-25.

The Verdict

By most accounts, it is going to be another unforgettable season in Italy. There are plenty of games to bet on when Italian teams are concerned, now more than ever due to the new formats of all three UEFA club competitions. Inter is the favourite to win the Calcio, followed by Juventus and Napoli. Make sure to place some bets on the Italians in Europe, too, as they are eager to continue their final appearances and titles this season.