Serie A Roundup, Matchday 13
Matchday 13 of the 2024/25 Serie A season showcased thrilling matches, surprising results, and remarkable performances from players. This Serie A roundup provides an overview of the games from this round.
Verona 0-5 Inter
Inter scored five goals against the weakest defense in Serie A, allowing them to extend their unbeaten streak to 11 matches. Hellas Verona has not defeated the Nerazzurri in 27 matches over the past 32 years, and their eighth loss in 10 games raises immediate concerns for coach Paolo Zanetti. This victory is a much-needed boost for Inter as they prepare for challenging matches against Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, as well as league fixtures against Fiorentina and Lazio. Meanwhile, Hellas Verona will aim to recover against Cagliari next week.
AC Milan 0-0 Juventus
The 242nd installment of the most commonly contested match in Italian football concluded in a scoreless tie, with AC Milan and Juventus failing to find the back of the net in a dull 0-0 encounter at San Siro. Milan’s failure to win has distanced them from the European qualification spots, as their form appears to have dipped since their notable 3-1 away win against Real Madrid prior to the international break. Meanwhile, Juventus maintains a strong defensive performance and is anticipated to be in contention for the title once their attacking injury problems are addressed.
Parma 1-3 Atalanta
Atalanta maintained their impressive performance by defeating Parma 3-1, marking their sixth consecutive win in all competitions and extending their unbeaten streak to 11 games. The match was highlighted by Giorgio Scalvini’s much-anticipated return from injury as a late substitute, contributing to the team’s victory. This win propelled Atalanta to a point behind league leaders Napoli, while Parma remains in 13th place, just 2 points clear of the relegation zone.
Genoa 2-2 Cagliari
Patrick Vieira’s first match as manager of Genoa ended in disappointment as Roberto Piccoli, a former player for the club, scored a late penalty to secure a 2-2 draw for Cagliari. This result means Genoa is still searching for their first home Serie A victory of the season after eight tries. Cagliari sits in 16th place, while Genoa is in 17th, both with the same record of two wins, five draws, and six losses. If this game is any indication, Vieira’s tenure is likely to be quite eventful.
Torino 1-1 Monza
Monza managed to secure their first point in almost a month by coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Torino. However, this result extends their winless head-to-head streak against Torino, which dates back to 1990. Neither team was able to take control of the match and pursue a victory, which may reflect their lack of confidence. Monza remains in the relegation zone, trailing mid-table Torino by six points.
Como 0-2 Fiorentina
Moise Kean netted his 12th goal of the season in competitive play, aiding Fiorentina in achieving their seventh consecutive Serie A win with a 2-0 triumph against a struggling Como team. With this victory, Fiorentina is now level on points with Atalanta and Inter Milan, fueling their hopes for an unexpected title challenge.
Napoli 1-0 AS Roma
Napoli achieved a 1-0 victory over AS Roma, marking Roma’s fifth defeat in their last six Serie A games. Roma has now gone ten away league matches without a win, highlighting their increasing risk of relegation. On the other hand, Napoli has returned to the top of Serie A, securing their sixth win in seven home league matches this season.
Lazio 3-0 Bologna
Lazio achieved their fifth straight Serie A victory for the first time since April 2021, closing the gap to just one point behind league leaders Napoli with a 3-0 win against 10-man Bologna. Bologna’s loss snapped their nine-match unbeaten streak (4 wins, 5 draws), but they still sit comfortably in eighth place as they prepare to host Lille in the Champions League. Lazio’s upcoming match is at home against Ludogorets on Thursday, as they aim to stay at the top of the Europa League standings.
Empoli 1-1 Udinese
Udinese managed to equalize in the final moments of the match, securing a 1-1 draw against Empoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani and breaking their streak of three consecutive losses in Serie A. This result keeps both teams in the same positions in the standings, with Empoli in 10th and Udinese in 9th. However, after winning only one of their last five matches, the late goal will be a welcome relief for Runjaić’s team.
Venezia 0-1 Lecce
Lecce achieved their first away league win of the season with a 1-0 win over Venezia. This victory also marked the end of a seven-match goal drought in away games, helping them escape the Serie A relegation zone. Lecce managed to maintain their lead for the rest of the match, earning their third win of the season and climbing to 15th place in the standings, while Venezia remained at the bottom.
