Serie A | 2026-08-22 16:30
Milan
📊 Match Insights
Inter Milan begins their title defense on Saturday evening, hosting newly promoted Monza at San Siro.
While Inter aims to retain their championship, Monza's primary goal is to avoid relegation after earning promotion back to Serie A at the first attempt.
Last season, Inter reclaimed their position at the top of Italian football, securing both domestic cups for the first time since their remarkable treble in 2010, which included their 21st Scudetto and a 10th Coppa Italia.
They had a dominant Serie A campaign, finishing 11 points ahead of previous champions Napoli and defeating Lazio in the cup final.
Under Cristian Chivu's leadership, who enjoyed a successful first year as head coach, Inter will look to repeat their title success while also striving for better results in European competitions.
The team had an impressive pre-season, starting with a 16-0 victory over SV Aasen during a training camp, followed by a 2-1 win against Karlsruher and a penalty shootout win over Manchester City.
Their pre-season form continued with a draw against AC Milan (1-1) and a 2-1 victory over Juventus in Australia, though they faced a setback against Real Betis due to a goal from John Stones.
As they prepare for Saturday's Serie A opener, Inter appears well-positioned, especially considering their strong home record last season, where they won 14 out of 19 matches.
Monza, while facing a challenging start to their top-flight return, will benefit from the proximity of this Lombardy derby.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Atalanta
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 2 |
Bologna
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 3 |
Cagliari
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 4 |
Como
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 5 |
Fiorentina
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 6 |
Frosinone
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 7 |
Genoa
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 8 |
Inter
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 9 |
Juventus
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 10 |
Lazio
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 11 |
Lecce
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 12 |
AC Milan
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 13 |
Monza
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 14 |
Napoli
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 15 |
Parma
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 16 |
AS Roma
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 17 |
Sassuolo
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 18 |
Torino
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 19 |
Udinese
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 20 |
Venezia
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
Champions League league stage
Europa League league stage
UEFA ECL Playoffs
Relegation
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Inter
W
W
D
D
W
Monza
W
D
L
W
W
🏥 Injuries & absences
Inter
H. Mkhitaryan
- Suspended
Monza
D. Mota
- Suspended
M. Pessina
- Knee Injury
