Serie A is preparing for another exciting season after a thrilling 2024/25 campaign. Inter Milan missed their opportunity to secure a double by a single point, finishing with 81 points, while Napoli earned 82 points to win the league. Fellow title challengers Atalanta and Juventus gave their best shot but only managed to retain their Champions League slots, finishing third and fourth, respectively.
This season is expected to be equally competitive, set to kick off on 23 August 2025 and run through 24 May 2026. The Serie A winner, Napoli, will start their title-defence campaign away at Serie B winner Sassuolo. Inter Milan will most likely put up a fight after coming very close to a consecutive title, kicking off with a home game against Torino.
Juventus are still in line to reclaim their title after dominating for more than a decade. AC Milan will look into improving after a disappointing season and will have plenty of time to do so, having no European participation this season. Atalanta and Roma are equal contenders, but with the height of competition, they can best secure Champions League spots.
Teams from Serie A can qualify for various top competitions in Europe. The top four teams qualify for the Champions League, while the fifth team on the table becomes available for Europa League bets. The team that finishes sixth qualifies for the Conference League.
Betsafe provides competitive Serie A football odds for all the fixtures. We offer multiple betting markets, from pre-match to in-play, to provide coverage for all the games. Keep reading to get all the necessary details about the upcoming Serie A season.
New Serie A Rules
Serie A adopted several new rules, both that run through all major leagues and some specific to the competition.
- VAR Explanations: From the 2025/26 season, referees will be required to explain their VAR decision after visiting the side field monitor so that everyone can understand the basis of their conclusion.
- Penalty Rules: If a player touches the ball twice while taking a penalty kick and the ball ends up in the net, they will be allowed to retake the penalty.
- 8-Second Rule: Unlike the conventional 6-second rule, goalkeepers have 2 extra seconds to keep the ball in their hands. If it goes beyond the timeline, a corner kick will be awarded in place of a free kick.
- Postponed Games: The league now gives a 24-hour window for matches postponed before kickoff, except for extreme conditions, and the game will be continued from the minute it was seized.
- Contract Length: The league has now permitted clubs to offer 8-year contracts to players.
Interesting Serie A Results
There have been some noteworthy results in Serie A over the last few years. For the first time in 11 years, Inter Milan defied odds Serie A to reign as champions in the 2020/21 season. They ended Juventus' nine-consecutive-season dominance streak.
The 2021/22 season also saw AC Milan claim their first Serie A crown in 11 years. They held off their city rivals, Inter, by just two points. Another memorable result in Serie A was Napoli's Scudetto in the 2022/23 season. It was their first title win since the 1989/90 season. The two teams contended for the same title in the respective seasons, with Inter clinching the 2023/24 title and Napoli reclaiming it in the 2024/25 season.
How to Bet on Serie A
The Serie A betting process at Betsafe is straightforward. First, you have to create an account with the platform and fund it. Visit the sportsbook section to find the upcoming Serie A odds. Then, choose your preferred games and the markets you wish to bet on.
Many top Serie A betting markets are available for the 2025/26 season at Betsafe. Some of the available options include:
- Outright Winner: You can bet on the club that will win the 2025/26 Serie A season.
- Golden Boot Winner: Pick who you think will score the most goals during the season and be awarded the Golden Boot.
- Over/Under: Bet on the total number of goals scored in a Serie A match to finish over or under a certain threshold.
- Correct Score: This option allows you to predict the scoreline in any Serie A fixture.
Betsafe also boasts an extensive in-play betting section to place bets Serie A live as the action unfolds. Our intuitive and user-friendly app allows you to follow all the action and ensures you don't miss any Serie A betting while on the go.
Serie A Betting Tips
When betting on Serie A odds, it's essential to have a game plan and a set budget. One strategy is to take advantage of live betting. It can be a great way to capitalise on the flow of Serie A matches. Keep an eye on how the game is unfolding. You can bet Serie A on the next goal scorer or the next team to score a goal during the match.
It's also important to study head-to-head records. Certain teams are better against specific sides, no matter where they are sitting in the league.
Keep an eye on team form. Serie A is an unpredictable league, so current form generally matters more than standings. For example, if a team has been scoring goals consistently and they are drawn against an evenly matched or lesser opposition, then the over 2.5 market might come into play.
Finally, consider multiple betting markets. Sometimes, the best value isn't in the match result but in markets like 'Both Teams to Score' or 'Over/Under' goals. But make sure you do your research well before choosing these betting markets.
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