Serie A Standings 2026: Napoli vs Inter Milan Title Race
Serie A 2025-26 has produced a fascinating title race between Napoli and Inter Milan. Antonio Conte's return to Italian football has reinvigorated Napoli, while Inter are looking to defend their Scudetto. Here is where things stand.
Napoli — Conte's revival
Napoli lead Serie A with 64 points from 28 matches. Conte has done what he does best — organize a defense and build a team that is greater than the sum of its parts. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been brilliant, and the signing of Romelu Lukaku has given Napoli a physical presence up front that they lacked last season.
Napoli's defensive record is the best in Serie A — just 18 goals conceded. Conte's teams are always hard to beat, and this Napoli side is no exception. They grind out results and rarely concede late goals.
Inter Milan — The defending champions
Inter are two points behind Napoli and have the most talented squad in Serie A. Lautaro Martinez has 20 goals, and their midfield trio of Barella, Calhanoglu, and Mkhitaryan controls games with ease. Simone Inzaghi's side plays the most attractive football in Italy.
The chasing pack
Juventus are third on 54 points under Thiago Motta, playing a more attacking style than in recent years. AC Milan are fourth but inconsistent — they can beat anyone on their day but also drop points against weaker teams. Atalanta round out the top five and remain the best-run club in Italian football.
Prediction
Napoli's defensive solidity and Conte's experience in title races give them the edge. Inter have the talent to overtake them, but Conte rarely loses title races when he is in the lead. Napoli to win the Scudetto by 3 points.