Serie A Power Rankings: Inter Hold Top Spot After Roma Draw; Milan Climb Back Into Top Three

The 2026-2027 Serie A season kicked off in Italy, with Inter, the 2025-2026 Scudetto winners, looking to defend the title in the new campaign. AC Milan, their cross-city rivals, made key summer signings after replacing the coach and the entire club hierarchy following a disappointing end to last season, appointing former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim to lead the new cycle. Six teams replaced their coaches, including Napoli, which saw Antonio Conte depart after two seasons and install former AC Milan and Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri. The season also saw its first two sackings: Fiorentina replaced Fabio Grosso after three games and recalled Paolo Vanoli, while Bologna fired Domenico Tedesco after four matches and brought in Raffaele Palladino.

Here are our power rankings after the fifth matchday, heading into the international break:

1. Inter (–)

The Nerazzurri entered the season as title favorites, and their gritty 2–2 comeback draw against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico has only reinforced their status as the team to beat.

2. AS Roma (–)

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side showed real threat, racing to a 2–0 lead through goals in the opening 45 minutes before Lautaro Martínez struck twice to salvage a draw for Inter. The Giallorossi are clearly building momentum.

3. AC Milan (+1)

Christian Pulisic and AC Milan are back on track. The Rossoneri triumphed 3–0 over Lecce, with the American forward opening the scoring at San Siro — his first start of the season after recovering from a minor injury sustained at the 2026 World Cup. Ruben Amorim is steadily earning the squad’s confidence.

4. Como (-1)

Their loss to Frosinone exposed the toll of Champions League commitments on Serie A form. Cesc Fàbregas suffered his first defeat of the campaign after three wins and a draw in the opening four matches.

5. Lazio (+1)

The surprise package of the season. Rino Gattuso’s squad leads the table alongside Roma and Inter heading into the break, despite a difficult summer transfer window and fan boycotts stemming from an ongoing dispute with owner Claudio Lotito.

6. Napoli (-1)

Massimiliano Allegri must be feeling the heat after a sluggish start. Napoli have collected just seven points from five matches — their worst opening to a season in seven years. Results after the break are essential.

7. Juventus (+1)

Luciano Spalletti’s side needed late wins against NEC in the Europa League and Atalanta in Serie A to quieten growing speculation about his position. Injury problems continue to hamper the squad.

8. Atalanta (-1)

Maurizio Sarri has yet to visibly transform the team’s playing style since his arrival. The club should grant him more time to implement his vision.

9. Cagliari (+1)

Another victory, this time away at Udinese. Fabio Pisacane is shaping an impressive side, with Daniel Maldini and Alessandro Romano earning call-ups to the Italian national squad for Nations League duty.

10. Udinese (-1)

High hopes at the start of the campaign, but inconsistency remains a problem. Still, this is a squad capable of challenging for European places.

11. Fiorentina (+1)

Paolo Vanoli’s return has breathed new life into the Viola. In just one week they defeated Venezia, eliminated Pisa from the Coppa Italia, and drew with Napoli at home — exactly why parting with him in summer was a mistake.

12. Bologna (-1)

Raffaele Palladino took over from the sacked Domenico Tedesco. The former Fiorentina and Atalanta manager now has time to study the squad and refine his tactical approach.

13. Frosinone (+3)

A remarkable start to the season. Massimiliano Alvini has exceeded expectations, and the 2–0 win over Como — with goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani standing out — confirms their upward trajectory.

14. Sassuolo (+1)

Alberto Aquilani’s record of two wins, one draw, and two losses reflects a squad with potential. Several intriguing players are emerging under one of the league’s most respected coaches.

15. Torino (+1)

Significant summer turnover has hampered early results, making the international break a critical period for both the squad and coach Ignazio Abate.

16. Genoa (-2)

Daniele De Rossi’s job may not be in immediate danger, but one draw and four losses from five games is unacceptable. Better results are needed after the break.

17. Parma (+1)

Their first win of the season, against Genoa, arrived at the perfect time. Carlos Cuesta’s future was in doubt beforehand but he is now expected to remain in charge.

18. Lecce (-1)

Eusebio Di Francesco faces a tough campaign; Lecce will likely be fighting relegation until the final day.

19. Monza (–)

Ivan Jurić secured his first victory as manager, beating Sassuolo 2–1 in what could prove a pivotal moment for the club.

20. Venezia (–)

Five defeats from five games. Four goals scored, thirteen conceded. These figures make survival an enormous challenge.

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