Serie A Matchweek 38 Preview: Key Fixtures, Form & Predictions

Serie A Matchweek 38 Preview: Key Fixtures, Form & Predictions

Complete Serie A matchweek 38 preview: fixtures, kick-off times, form, and our best betting angles.

TL;DR: Serie A Matchweek 38 closes the 2025-26 Italian top flight on the final weekend of May. With the Scudetto, Champions League places and relegation slots all yet to be confirmed in several cases, the round produces simultaneous kick-offs to prevent collusion. Inter, Napoli, Atalanta and Juventus all enter the weekend with European qualification still on the line.
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Julia Keesling

Published 23 May 2026 · Updated 23 May 2026

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Serie A Matchweek 38 β€” What to Expect

Matchweek 38 of the Serie A brings a full schedule of fixtures with several key clashes that could shape the title race, European qualification, and the relegation battle. Here is our preview of the key games to watch.

Fixture List

  • Parma Calcio 1913 vs US Sassuolo Calcio β€” Sunday 24 May, 13:00 GMT
  • SSC Napoli vs Udinese Calcio β€” Sunday 24 May, 16:00 GMT
  • AC Milan vs Cagliari Calcio β€” Sunday 24 May, 18:45 GMT
  • Torino FC vs Juventus FC β€” Sunday 24 May, 18:45 GMT
  • Hellas Verona FC vs AS Roma β€” Sunday 24 May, 18:45 GMT
  • US Cremonese vs Como 1907 β€” Sunday 24 May, 18:45 GMT
  • US Lecce vs Genoa CFC β€” Sunday 24 May, 18:45 GMT

Headline Match: Parma Calcio 1913 vs US Sassuolo Calcio

The standout fixture of matchweek 38 sees Parma Calcio 1913 host US Sassuolo Calcio in what promises to be a tactically fascinating encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure three points as the season enters a critical phase, and the result could have significant implications for their respective targets.

Key Themes This Matchweek

Several narratives are developing across the Serie A that make this matchweek particularly compelling:

  • Form convergence: Teams that started the season slowly are beginning to find their rhythm, while early pacesetters face the challenge of maintaining consistency.
  • Tactical evolution: Several managers have adjusted their systems in recent weeks. Watch for teams that have shifted from conservative setups to more attacking formations.
  • Squad depth: With the season deepening, injuries and rotation are becoming key factors. Teams with strong benches will have a clear advantage in the matches ahead.

Betting Angles to Consider

For bettors looking at matchweek 38, consider these angles:

  • Home advantage tends to strengthen during this phase of the season as home crowds intensify their support
  • Both teams to score (BTTS) markets are worth examining in matches between mid-table sides where defensive discipline can waver
  • The over/under 2.5 goals market offers value in fixtures involving teams with contrasting styles β€” high-pressing sides against counter-attacking setups

Preview by the Planete Football editorial team. Match data sourced from football-data.org.

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