Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-06 · via The Athletic

Inter Milan favored to repeat as Serie A champions in upcoming season

Inter are the betting favorites to win Serie A again. Napoli, AC Milan, and Juventus are expected to challenge them. The season preview highlights the competitive race.

Expanded Detail

Inter Milan enter the new campaign as clear favorites at 10/11 odds. Manager Cristian Chivu oversees a squad with an aging core, as several veterans departed and 21-year-old Aleksandar Stanković arrived. The club's major addition is 32-year-old John Stones.

Napoli, priced at 5/1, have replaced Antonio Conte with Max Allegri and welcome back Kevin De Bruyne. AC Milan and Juventus share 11/2 odds; Milan signed Gonçalo Ramos after a low-scoring season, while Juventus added Randal Kolo Muani under Luciano Spalletti.

Context

The competitive nature of this title race could reinvigorate domestic interest in Italian football, which has faced recent European underperformance. A strong showing by Inter or their rivals may boost television ratings and stadium attendance, potentially restoring some of the league's global prestige. Conversely, if the aging favorites falter, it could deepen concerns about the league's overall quality, affecting sponsorship and fan engagement across the country.

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