The Italian top flight enters Matchday 27 this weekend with the Scudetto race reaching a fever pitch. Inter Milan remains the team to beat, holding a commanding seven-point lead over rivals AC Milan. However, with critical battles for Champions League places and a high-stakes "Derby of Italy" fallout, the action on February 28 and March 1 is set to be season-defining.
Here is your comprehensive guide to the Serie A fixtures for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday, February 28: Inter’s Dominance and Napoli’s Road Trip
The Saturday slate features the league leaders looking to extend their unbeaten streak to 14 matches, while Napoli faces a tricky test in Verona.
Como vs. Lecce (14:00 CET): Cesc Fabregas’s "surprise package" Como looks to bounce back from a midweek draw against Milan. Sitting comfortably in 6th, they face a Lecce side that recently escaped the relegation zone with back-to-back wins.
Hellas Verona vs. Napoli (17:00 CET): Napoli, currently 3rd, travels to the Bentegodi. While Verona is fighting for survival at the bottom of the table, Napoli’s "heavyweight" status makes them favorites—though they'll need to be wary of a desperate home side.
Inter Milan vs. Genoa (19:45 CET): The Nerazzurri are in "ruthless" form, having scored 18 goals in their last five league wins. Despite a shock Champions League exit to Bodø/Glimt earlier this week, Inter is expected to dismantle a mid-table Genoa side to maintain their grip on the title.
Sunday, March 1: The "Marquee" Showdown and Milan’s Response
Sunday is headlined by a massive top-four clash at the Stadio Olimpico, while the Rossoneri look to recover from their first defeat since opening day.
Cremonese vs. AC Milan (11:30 CET): After a stinging 1-0 loss to Parma, Massimiliano Allegri’s Milan must win to keep their slim title hopes alive. Rafael Leão will be the man under the microscope as Milan aims to defend their 2nd-place standing.
Sassuolo vs. Atalanta (14:00 CET): A battle of two high-pressing sides. Atalanta (7th) is looking to jump back into the European spots, while Sassuolo sits comfortably in mid-table, hoping to play the role of spoiler.
Torino vs. Lazio (17:00 CET): Two sides known for tactical discipline face off. Lazio is currently hovering just outside the top five and needs three points to keep pace with the Champions League pack.
AS Roma vs. Juventus (19:45 CET): The "Match of the Weekend." 4th-place Roma hosts 5th-place Juventus in a direct shootout for a Champions League spot. Roma enters in better form, while Juventus is reeling from a midweek European knockout at the hands of Galatasaray.
Matchday 27: What to Watch For
The Inter Response: How will the league leaders react to their humbling European defeat? A dominant win over Genoa would signal that their focus is now 100% on the domestic title.
The "French Clash" in Rome: Keep an eye on the midfield duel between Roma's Manu Koné and Juventus' Khephren Thuram—a battle that could decide the weekend's biggest match.The Relegation Scramble: With Verona and Cremonese facing top-three opponents, the bottom of the table could tighten significantly if the underdogs pull off a "Sunday Surprise."