As the Serie A season heats up, matchday two promises an intriguing lineup of fixtures from 19 to 26 August 2025. With teams eager to establish their standings early, both title challengers and relegation battlers will be keen to make their mark.
On Saturday, Genoa hosts Lecce at 16:30 BST, with both teams looking for points to avoid an early relegation scare. Genoa, having narrowly escaped the drop last season, will be eager to capitalize on home advantage. Lecce, meanwhile, will aim to build on their promising start, making this a crucial clash.
Sassuolo faces Napoli at the same time, and the visitors will be keen to make a statement after a disappointing finish last season. With Napoli traditionally strong contenders for the title, a win here is imperative. The late matches on Saturday see Milan take on Cremonese and Roma face Bologna at 18:45 BST. Milan will be expected to secure maximum points against a struggling Cremonese, while Roma will look to assert their European ambitions against Bologna.
Sunday’s fixtures feature Cagliari welcoming Fiorentina and Como hosting Lazio, both at 16:30 BST. Lazio, with their sights set on a top-four finish, will be keen to avoid any slip-ups. The day culminates with Atalanta vs Pisa and Juventus vs Parma at 18:45 BST. Juventus, aiming for a return to glory, should see this match as a must-win against a Parma side grappling with consistency.
The week concludes with Udinese facing Hellas Verona on Monday at 16:30 BST, followed by Inter hosting Torino at 18:45 BST. Inter, as title contenders, will view Torino as a significant test in their campaign.
With plenty on the line, fans and punters alike should keep a close eye on these fixtures as the early rounds of Serie A unfold.