The 2026/27 Serie A title race has a surprise co-leader. After nine matchdays, Inter Milan and Lazio are tied on 25 points, both unbeaten, with Roma four points back and AC Milan already seven adrift. Inter remain the team to beat, but Gennaro Gattuso’s Lazio have turned a predicted procession into a genuine fight.
Where the Serie A table stands after nine matchdays
The top of the table is tighter than most preseason models expected. The Opta supercomputer had Inter as clear favorites in August, with Roma, Como and Juventus tipped as their closest challengers.
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Two of those names are holding up. Roma sit third on 21 points without a loss, and Como are fourth on 20 after a 3-1 win at Torino in midweek.
The bigger story sits right next to Inter. Lazio were not on anyone’s shortlist, and they now share first place with the reigning champions.
- Inter Milan: 25 points (8 wins, 1 draw)
- Lazio: 25 points (8 wins, 1 draw)
- Roma: 21 points (6 wins, 3 draws)
- Como: 20 points
- AC Milan: 18 points
Further down, Napoli and Juventus are both stuck on 14 points, already 11 behind the leaders. Juventus fell 2-0 at Genoa this week, a result that leaves the Old Lady focused on the Champions League places.
How Inter keep winning ugly
Inter won their 21st Scudetto last season under Cristian Chivu, finishing 11 points clear of Napoli. This year’s version has been grinding out results week after week.
The midweek trip to Venezia summed it up. Inter struggled for 79 minutes against the league’s bottom side, survived two Venezia goals ruled out for offside, then won 2-0 thanks to two own goals in three minutes.
That kind of win is the signature of a champion. Chivu’s side has now won four straight league games heading into the Milan derby.
- Inter’s record after 9 matchdays: 8 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses
The summer rebuild also deserves credit. Ivan Provedel arrived from Lazio to replace Yann Sommer in goal, Manuel Akanji’s move was made permanent, and Djed Spence and Curtis Jones added depth from the Premier League. Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram still lead the attack, with Federico Dimarco and Nicolo Barella running the left side and the midfield.
The only blemish so far is a 2-2 draw at Roma on matchday five. Inter have not lost a league game this season.
Is Lazio’s record start for real?
Lazio hired Gattuso in June after his short spell as Italy coach ended with World Cup qualification failure. Few expected much from a club with a short squad, limited transfer money and a fan boycott aimed at president Claudio Lotito.
Instead, Lazio have produced the best start in the club’s Serie A history. Gattuso became the first Lazio coach to win six of his opening seven league games, a run that included a 3-0 win over Juventus.
The attack has exploded in recent weeks. Lazio crushed Sassuolo 6-2 on Tuesday despite missing two penalties, with captain Mattia Zaccagni scoring once and setting up two more and Tijjani Noslin adding a brace.
- Lazio goals in their last 4 Serie A games: 14
Goals are coming from everywhere. Twelve different players have scored for Lazio in nine league matches, including Davide Frattesi, who left Inter in the summer and has found a new lease on life in Rome.
Italian pundits have raised fair doubts about the schedule. Before the Juventus win, Lazio had faced only one top side, and a thin bench will be tested once the winter fixtures pile up.
Roma, Como and the chasing pack
Roma are the most complete challenger on paper. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side opened with two 4-0 wins, beat Cagliari 4-2 this week and remains unbeaten after nine games, with Donyell Malen leading the line.
Off the field, things are less calm. Public tension between Gasperini and senior advisor Claudio Ranieri has dominated the Roman headlines this month, and Roma’s three draws have cost them ground at the top.
Como keep proving their preseason billing was no fluke. Four points off the summit, they host Inter on November 8 in a game that could shape their ambitions.
What the Milan derby could change
Saturday’s Derby della Madonnina at San Siro is the first real fork in the road. AC Milan lost 4-2 at home to Bologna in midweek and sit seven points behind their city rivals.
- Points between Inter and AC Milan before the derby: 7
An Inter win would push that gap to 10 and effectively remove Milan from the conversation before November. A Milan victory would reopen the race and hand Lazio a chance to go clear on Sunday against Cagliari.
For American fans, the derby kicks off at 3:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 31, streaming live on Paramount+.
The verdict
Inter are still the favorites. They have the deepest squad in Italy, a coach who already knows how to win the league, and a habit of collecting points on bad days.
Lazio are the real threat for now, and Roma have the profile to stay close until spring. If anyone catches Inter, it will happen during the winter months when Champions League fatigue meets a congested Serie A calendar.
FAQ
Who is top of Serie A in 2026/27?
Inter Milan and Lazio share first place with 25 points each after nine matchdays. Roma are third on 21 points and Como fourth on 20.
Who won Serie A last season?
Inter Milan won the 2025/26 Scudetto under Cristian Chivu, the 21st league title in club history. They finished 11 points ahead of Napoli.
Where can I watch Serie A in the US?
Paramount+ streams all 380 Serie A matches in the United States, with English and Italian commentary. Select games also air on CBS and CBS Sports Network, and a few matches each week are free on the CBS Sports Golazo Network. Spanish speakers can follow the league on Telemundo starting this season.
Can Lazio really win the Scudetto?
Lazio have the form and the confidence, but their thin squad is the biggest question. Their results against Inter, Roma and Napoli over the winter will decide whether this is a title run or a brilliant first half of the season.
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