Serie A 2024/2025: the complete analysis of the Ninth Matchday

The ninth matchday of the 2024/2025 Serie A season offered an exciting spectacle, with ten matches full of twists and memorable moments, including the very hard fought Big Match disputed Sunday, October 27 between Inter and Juventus, which ended with a draw. Below is a detailed analysis of all the results.

Udinese – Cagliari: 2-0

Udinese secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Cagliari in the first advance match of the ninth matchday of Serie A.

Al 30 ', Cagliari found themselves in difficulty, left with ten men for the expulsion of Antoine Makoumbou, who received the second yellow card after holding Payero launched on the counterattack. The match was unlocked at 38 ' da Lorenzo Lucca, who scored with a header from an assist from Kamara, giving the Friulians the lead shortly before the end of the first half.

Udinese were able to exploit their numerical superiority, showing control and looking to double their lead right from the start with several attempts, including one from Lovric which grazed the post. The match was definitively closed by Keinan Davis al 78 ', thanks to a powerful right.

This result brings Udinese to 16 points, allowing it to consolidate its position in the top zones. Cagliari, on the other hand, fresh from three positive results, remains stuck at 9 points.

Turin – Como: 1-0

Torino regained victory after three consecutive defeats, beating Como 1-0 in a very hard-fought match.

In the first half, Como showed greater control and fluidity in the game, maintaining 70% possession, but without managing to convert the opportunities. 24 ', fadera he was close to scoring for Como, but the Granata goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic he saved his goal with a decisive save.

In the second half, vanilla He made tactical changes to Torino, improving their pace and their attacking danger. Despite the initial pressure, with attempts to Ricci e Lazaro, Como continued to threaten Torino's defense, coming close to taking the lead with Nico Paz, who hit the crossbar with a powerful left-footed shot from the edge of the area. The decisive moment came at 75 ': an error of Braunoder, who made a short back-pass with his head towards his own goalkeeper, allowed the youngster Njie to cut in and score the winning goal, marking his first goal in Serie A.

Como attempted one last assault, with Weather in Mazzitelli who almost equalised in injury time, but once again Milinkovic-Savic was decisive for Torino, who climb to 14 points.

Naples – Lecce: 1-0

Napoli beat Lecce 1-0, and remain in first place with 22 points.

The match, played at the stadium Maradona, it was a hard-fought match from the first half: Napoli created many chances, even scoring a goal with By Lorenzo which was however canceled for offside. Lecce, despite a compact and defensive formation, had its opportunities, putting the Italian goalkeeper to the test Meret, who thwarted a dangerous header from baschirotto.

In the second half, with little free space, Napoli maintained control and increased their offensive pressing thanks to the additions of politan e kvaratskhelia. To the 73 ', By Lorenzo found the decisive goal, tapping in a rebound from Falcone on a header from McTominay. In the final, Lecce attempted a final assault, but Napoli's defence resisted, thanks also to the confidence of Meret in the exits.

This important victory consolidates Napoli's position at the top, with Conte's team confirming itself as the strongest so far, demonstrating maturity and solidity, especially in the key moments of the match. Lecce is instead in last position with 5 points.

Bologna – Milan: POSTPONED

The Bologna-Milan match, originally scheduled, was postponed due to bad weather and will have to be recovered in an already congested calendar, with the first dates available in 2025. Two possible windows for recovery are currently being considered: the 4/5 February or the 25/26 FebruaryThe final decision will depend on the results of the two teams in the Coppa Italia and Champions League.

At Milan, there is discontent for the postponement. The coach Fonseca had planned the finishing touches, but now he has to reorganise his preparation for the match against Napoli, scheduled for 29 October, in which will have to do without two starters, Theo Hernandez e Reinders, suspended for two and one match respectively. This means that the two players will serve their suspension against Napoli, rather than in the postponed match.

The recovery of Bologna-Milan becomes even more complicated for the teams' commitment in other tournaments. Both teams will participate in the Champions League and are also involved in Coppa Italia; Milan will also have the Italian Super Cup in January. If one of the two teams were to advance in the Coppa Italia, February 4/5 will be occupied by the quarter-finals and the recovery will move to February 25/26. If both were to be eliminated, the recovery could take place in the first slot.

The postponement has raised mixed reactions among fans, with tensions that have been amplified on social media. AC Milan supporters have criticized the mayor of Bologna, Lepore, for his decision, which they consider detrimental to football, and have expressed their frustration with the Lega Serie A, perceived as incapable of defending its interests. On the contrary, Bologna fans have welcomed the postponement, underlining the seriousness of the weather situation that has hit their city.

Atalanta – Verona: 6-1

Atalanta overwhelmed Verona with a clear 6-1, dominating the match from the first minutes.

Al Gewiss Stadium, the team of Gasperini unlocked the game at 6 ' with DeRoon, followed by the doubling of Retegui al 9 '. After few minutes, The Ketelaere he scored the third goal with a precise shot, while Lookman scored a brace to bring the Goddess to 5-0 already at 34 '. Just before half time, Sarr he scored Verona's only goal with a splendid shot from outside the area.

In the second half, Verona tried to contain the Bergamo attack, bringing in new players and switching to a more defensive formation. However, at 58 ' Retegui He scored his second goal with an assist from The Ketelaere, completing the 6-1 and consolidating the advantage. From that moment, Atalanta controlled the pace, while Verona, left with ten men for Sarr's injury, struggled to create concrete chances.

With this victory, Atalanta celebrates the 400 game on the bench of Gasperini and it takes to 16 points, confirming themselves as one of the most in-form teams in the championship.

Parma – Empoli: 1-1

Parma and Empoli closed their match at Tardini at 1-1, at the end of a balanced and hard-fought match.

Empoli, more organised in the first half, unlocked the result thanks to a own goal by Coulibaly al 33 ', who deflected a cross into his own goal gyasi while trying to anticipate FazziniParma tried to react immediately and, shortly before half-time, Chancellors he hit the crossbar with a spectacular shot from outside the area.

In the second half, Pecchia he changed the offensive structure of his team by inserting Carpenter, which had a positive impact. After a good job of Bonny and some decisive saves by Vasquez, Parma found the equaliser at80 ' right with Carpenter, who finished off a cross from behind Valeri. A minute later, the hosts had the chance to complete the comeback from a penalty kick with Bonny, but he hit the crossbar, wasting the decisive chance.

The draw does not satisfy either team: for Parma it is the third consecutive draw, while Empoli interrupts a series of two defeats, but without obtaining the victory.

Lazio – Genoa: 3-0

Lazio defeated Genoa 3-0 at the Olimpico, maintaining their unbeaten record at home.

The match started in balance, but at 21' Noslin He unlocked the result with a spectacular goal: after a tunnel on Sabelli, he shot with his right foot and overtook WingsThe first half saw few other chances, but Tavares He came close to doubling the lead with a shot that went just wide.

In the second half, Genoa tried to react, with Norton Cuffy which he immediately engaged Provedel with a dangerous shot. Lazio, however, defended well and continued to create chances, almost doubling the lead with Castilians. In the end, the Biancocelesti definitively closed the match: at86 ' Pedro he scored by taking advantage of a short clearance from the rossoblù defence, and at 94′ Old Man he scored the third goal with an assist from Tavares.

With this victory, Lazio rises to 16 points in the standings, catching up with Atalanta, while Genoa, without Balotelli, failed to score.

Monza – Venice: 2-2

Venezia drew 2-2 against Monza at theU Power Stadium, despite taking the lead twice and having a numerical superiority in the final quarter of an hour.

The match, intense and hard-fought, saw the Venetians start strong, scoring 1-0 at 15 ' with Ellertsson assisted by OristanioMonza responded shortly after, equalising with a nice move by Kyriakopoulos al 23 '. To the 39 ' Venezia took the lead again with a header from Svoboda on punishment of Andersen, but once again the hosts found the immediate answer: Djuric took advantage of a bug Svoboda and equalised shortly before half-time.

In the second half, the pace of the match dropped and Venezia, despite creating some chances, was unable to unlock the result again. The expulsion of Bondo at80' gave a numerical advantage to the lagoon team, but the team of By Francesco failed to take advantage of their superiority, ending the match with a draw that leaves a bit of a bitter taste.

Venezia remains last in the standings, now on equal points with Lecce, while Monza reaches 1. 8 points, staying out of the relegation zone.

Inter – Juventus: 4-4

The Italian derby between Inter and Juventus ended with a dramatic 4-4 draw at San Siro, in an emotional and historic match.

The race offered a spectacle from the very beginning, with Zielinski which gave Inter the lead on a penalty kick 15 'Juventus responded immediately, first with Vlahovic and then reversing the result thanks to Weah. Inter, however, did not let themselves be discouraged and drew with Mkhitaryan, then taking the lead again with a second penalty converted by ZielinskiThe first half ended with five goals and continuous reversals of front, marking a historical record for the Italian derby.

In the second half, the Nerazzurri maintained the pressure and further extended their lead with a diagonal shot Dumfries on the developments of a corner. Juventus, however, found the strength to react: the entry of Star he gave new life to the Bianconeri, and the young talent scored a decisive brace to bring the team back to parity.

The draw Juventus' determination rewards and condemns an Inter that has a double advantage wasted. This result keeps the fight for the top of the table intact, in a championship more and more compelling.

Fiorentina – Roma: 5-1

Fiorentina overwhelmed Roma with a clear 5-1 at the Franchi, recording their fifth consecutive victory and confirming their great form.

The team of Palladino She started off strong, breaking the deadlock 9 ' with Kean, followed shortly after by the doubling of Beltran on rigor. Juric he tried to remedy the situation with the changes, inserting Kone e Zalewski, and the French actually closed the gap, but Kean he immediately responded by scoring his second goal before half-time, putting an end to any attempt at a comeback.

In the second half, Fiorentina continued to dominate, finding the fourth goal with the former Roma player bove, author of an excellent performance against his former team, and who chose not to celebrate out of respect. Roma, now demoralized, saw the situation worsen with the expulsion of Beautiful e an own goal by Hummels on his debut in the yellow and red shirt, contributing to a total defeat.

The match has brought to light the Rome's fragility, highlighting defensive problems and poor reactivity in midfield, while Fiorentina shone with a fluid and incisive maneuver, inspired by the movements between the lines of Judicial e Hit and orchestrated by a dynamic midfield. The clear victory of the Viola and the deep crisis of Roma suggest that for Juric and his team there could be changes imminent, in a season so far disappointing.