Serie A 2024/2025: Full Analysis of Matchday Thirteen

Matchday 2024 of Serie A 2025/XNUMX was a concentration of emotions, with ten matches that offered surprises and memorable moments. Below, an in-depth analysis of all the results.

Verona – Inter: 0-5

Inter, led by Simone Inzaghi, put in a dominant performance against Hellas Verona, overwhelming them 5-0. At Bentegodi, the Nerazzurri resolved the match in the first half, scoring five goals in just 24 minutes and taking the rankings with 28 points. Despite the absences of Calhanoglu e lautaro martinez, Inter shows all its strength thanks to a partially renewed formation.

The match opens with a balanced initial phase, with both teams looking for spaces and solutions. The turning point comes at 17', when Correa, served by Thuram, unlocks the result with an elegant touch below. A few minutes later, Thuram he scored a brace using two precise assists from Correa e Sticks, while The free signs the poker on cross of AslanThe party ends at 41' with Bisseck, which closes the first half at 5-0.

In the second half, Hellas tried to reorganise with several changes, including Ghilardi, Dani Silva, Lazovic e Sarr, while Inzaghi replaces Stretcher with Zielinski to conserve energy. Despite the opponents' attempts, control of the match remains firmly in Inter's hands. During the second half, Inzaghi inserts Fraternity, arnautovic e Buchanan to experiment with new tactical solutions. With the result now in the bag, the pace slows and the match slides without further excitement until the final whistle.

Inter makes the most of the turnover; the clear victory underlines not only the technical quality of the team, but also the ability to manage emergency situations, confirming it as a serious candidate for the title.

Milan – Juventus: 0-0

The goalless draw between Milan and Juventus reflects a match dominated by tactics and caution, with few emotions and even fewer goal-scoring opportunities. San Siro, the teams led by Paulo Fonseca e Thiago Motta they face each other with defensive attention and a game of study, but without ever managing to surpass each other.

Milan lines up Cage e Thiaw at the centre of defence, while in attack he relies on Lion e musah in support of Morata. Thiago Motta, on the other hand, is forced to reinvent the attack, deploying McKennie and focusing on the insertions of koopmeiners and the plays of Star e conception. Despite some timid attempts, such as a right-footed shot koopmeiners on the outside of the net and an imprecise conclusion of Star, the first half flows without any particular jolts, marked by a lot of ball possession and the will not to expose themselves. The San Siro crowd is disappointed by the lack of spectacle and the lack of rhythm.

In the second half, the script remains unchanged: the teams continue to favor caution, without taking too many risks. An initiative by Cambiaso for Juventus it is walled by Thiaw, while Milan tries to react with Lion, but without managing to conclude in a dangerous way. Fonseca tries to unblock the situation by inserting Pulisic, but the Rossoneri's ball circulation remains slow and predictable, making the Juventus defense's job easier. Motta responds with changes of Weah e beans, but they too are unable to make an impact on a blocked match. In the final stages, Fonseca tries to give new energy with the entries of Calabria, pavlovic e Chukwueze, but despite a slight push in injury time, the result remained unblocked.

Juventus comes out undefeated, confirming their solidity and ability to adapt. For Milan, however, the draw highlights the difficulty in creating incisive play, with the fans expressing their disappointment despite the positive series.

Parma – Atalanta: 1-3

Gasperini's Atalanta continues its extraordinary moment, winning 3-1 against Parma at Tardini. It is a victory that marks the seventh consecutive success and the eleventh useful result between the championship and cups, confirming the solidity and effectiveness of the Goddess and bringing the team up in the standings with 28 points, on par with Inter.

Atalanta started very strong and broke the deadlock 4' thanks to a header from Retegui, perfectly prompted by Bellanova. Despite the VAR cancelling a goal Lookman due to offside and several errors in front of goal, the Bergamo team continued to push and found the second goal at 39': Ederson slides in a precise cross from RuggeriOnly at the end of the first half did Parma show signs of awakening with Bonny e Valeri, stopped by a careful Carnesecchi.

In the second half, Parma shortened the gap to 49' thanks to a splendid goal by Chancellors, which exceeds silly e Hien and unloads a left-footed shot under the crossbar. Gasperini, expelled for protests at 54', is forced to review his strategy, but his men manage to resist the pressure of the dukes, who do not find the equal despite the courage shown. 75', Lookman closes the match: he is ready at the far post for a perfect cross from Square, who had just come in. In the final, Gasperini could also celebrate the return to the field of Scalvini after a long injury.

Atalanta confirms itself as a goal machine with 34 goals in 13 games, a record for the club, and proves to be effective both in managing moments of difficulty and in capitalising on opportunities. The performance of Ederson, Lookman e Retegui shines, but it is the entire team that offers another demonstration of strength. For Parma, however, it is necessary to start again from the good reaction in the second half, after a dull first half that compromised the game. The Goddess continues to fly and sends a clear message to the championship: the scudetto is a real objective.

Genoa – Cagliari: 2-2

The debut of Patrick Vieira as Genoa coach ends with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Cagliari in Marassi, in a balanced challenge full of twists and turns. The two teams remain tied in the standings with 11 points.

The match starts at a high pace and is unlocked already at the8', when the VAR awards a penalty to Cagliari for a handball by Thorsby on header of Mina. Marine scores from the penalty spot, leaving the ball flying Wings and gives the guests the lead. Genoa reacts immediately with aggressive pressing and finds the equaliser after just 4 minutes thanks to frendrup, which beats Sherri with a precise left-footed shot. The match continues with intensity, but neither team manages to prevail. Miretti wastes a great opportunity for the home team, while Little ones fails to hit the target on a header for Cagliari. The goalkeepers are the protagonists at the end of the half, with Sherri e Wings which are respectively opposed to Zanoli e Gaetano.

In the second half, Genoa found the goal to take the lead 59': Thorsby, winning a duel on the right flank, serves a perfect cross for Miretti, which anticipates Marine and scores with his right foot. With the advantage, Vieira's team plays with greater confidence and tries to close out the match, with Thorsby e Pinamonti close to the third goal. Cagliari, however, does not give up and manages to obtain a second penalty at86', when Martin lands Little ones in the area. The same Little ones converts from eleven meters, bringing the score back to parity. Vieira tries everything by inserting Balotelli in the last minutes, but the result does not change.

Genoa showed positive signs under Vieira's guidance, especially in their aggressiveness and immediate reaction after Cagliari's initial goal. However, their naivety in the final minutes cost them dearly and left a bitter taste in the mouths of the rossoblù. Cagliari, on the other hand, showed resilience and capitalized on the few chances they had, taking home a precious point.

Como – Fiorentina: 0-2

Fiorentina continues its golden moment by winning 2-0 on the Como pitch. With this success, the Viola draw level with Inter and Atalanta in the standings with 28 points, consolidating their championship ambitions.

Fiorentina started aggressively, trying to impose their game, but found themselves facing a physical and well-organized Como. After a balanced start, the Viola took the lead at 19 ': Beltran serves Judicial at the edge of the area, which strikes audero with a powerful right-footed volley. Como tries to react, relying on the ideas of Peace, but struggles to capitalize in the final meters. 39 ', the Viola almost doubled their lead with an action by Dodo that finds Kean, whose shot crashes into the outside of the net. The last chance of the half goes to Cutrone, which he can't overcome Hit.

In the second half, Como came back with great determination and came close to equalising on several occasions. iovine e Goldeniga they put the Viola defense in difficulty, but a De Gea extraordinary closes every gap with decisive interventions. At the moment of maximum effort of the Como team, Fiorentina strikes on the counterattack: Sottil, just entered, it burns Goldeniga on the left and serves Kean, who scores with a dirty but effective touch at the top corner 68 '. In the final, Como tries a desperate push, but the teams stretch out and the spaces for the home team are reduced. To make matters worse, the direct expulsion of Dossena for a gesture of nervousness towards Judicial, which leaves Como with ten men in injury time. Fiorentina manages without difficulty until the final whistle.

Fiorentina showed cynicism and solidity, combining technical quality with a mature management of difficult moments that led to the conquest of the seventh consecutive victory in the championship. Judicial e Kean are the protagonists with the decisive goals, but it is the compactness of the group that makes the difference. Como, despite the commitment, pays for the lack of concreteness in front of goal and risks with 10 points the relegation zone.

Turin – Monza: 1-1

The match between Torino and Monza ends with a 1-1 draw at the Olympic Stadium-Grande Torino. Both teams move up the standings slightly: Torino climbs to 15 points, while Monza remains second to last in terms of points 9.

Monza started strong and already in the first seconds Maldini commits Milinkovic-Savic with a tricky conclusion. Torino responds with Coco, but Pablo Mari saves on the line and the grenades struggle to create play, highlighting a moment of poor form. The Brianza team maintains territorial dominance and comes close to taking the lead with Djuric, which calls once again Milinkovic-Savic to the intervention. Despite Monza's initiatives, the first half ends goalless.

In the second half, Torino entered the field with greater conviction and managed to unlock the result at 60': Masina scores with a header following a corner kick taken by Lazaro. However, the grenade advantage lasts only three minutes: Djuric, served by Kyriakopoulos, takes advantage of his physical superiority over vlasic and beats Milinkovic-Savic with a header, bringing Monza back to parity. Despite the final assault of the team of vanilla, the result does not change.

Torino leaves the match with a draw that does not interrupt its dull moment, while Monza shows determination but remains stuck in the relegation zone. The match highlights the offensive limitations of both teams, with a Turati amazing that avoids the worst for the people of Brianza.

Naples – Rome: 1-0

Napoli returns to winning ways by beating Roma 1-0 at Maradona, taking back the top of the rankings with 29 points. After two games without a win, the team of Tale demonstrates solidity and cynicism while Roma, confirming its difficulties, remains stuck at 13 points after as many days.

The match, not very spectacular, opens with an opportunity for kvaratskhelia, who wastes a good opportunity with his head. Roma struggles to find balance especially on the wings, where El Shaarawy e Celik they make several inaccuracies. pisilli, author of the only Giallorossi shot of the first half, does not worry Meret. On the other hand, Napoli tries with McTominay e politan, but without success. Despite the territorial dominance of the Azzurri, the first half ends 0-0.

Dissatisfied with the first 45 minutes, Ranieri opts for a tactical change by inserting Hummels e Baldanzi. However, the new structure does not bring the desired results: 53', a combination between kvaratskhelia e By Lorenzo frees it Lukaku in the small area, where the Belgian takes the Hummels and scores the decisive goal. After the lead, Napoli adopts a more conservative attitude, looking for counterattacks especially with Neres. Roma becomes dangerous at 66' with a crossbar hit by dovbyk on the developments of a set piece, but fails to create other real opportunities. In injury time, Napoli comes close to doubling the lead with Neres.

The victory allows Napoli to regain confidence and consolidate their lead, showing a solid defense and the ability to exploit the few opportunities created. Lukaku, strongly desired by Tale, proves to be decisive in a delicate moment of the season. For Roma, the third debut of Ranieri highlights the need for tactical and psychological interventions to get the team back on track, with the only positive sign being the reaction in the second half.

Lazio – Bologna: 3-0

Lazio decisively beat Bologna 3-0, remaining high in the standings with 28 points, draw with Atalanta, Inter and Fiorentina.

The match is unlocked at 32 ' when Escape, already cautioned, commits a naive foul on Guendouzi, earning the second yellow and the expulsionBologna played for over an hour with one man less, but defended themselves strenuously, with Ursu which saves the result at 45 ' on a dangerous shot of Pellegrini.

In the second half, Lazio took advantage of their numerical superiority and, after several occasions, broke the deadlock. 68 ' with Leg, who heads a corner kick into the net Weather in Zaccagni. Four minutes later, Weather in Zaccagni signs the doubling with a precise curling shot that beats Ravaglia, Bologna goalkeeper. Bologna, despite trying to react, is unable to contain Lazio's attack and concedes the third goal in injury time, when Dele Bashiru scores into an empty net after Ravaglia committed a foul on IsaacThe 3-0 definitively closes the match, and Lazio keeps pace with the other big teams and remains just one point behind Napoli.

In Bologna, the coach Italian he fields an offensive formation, but the expulsion of Escape radically changes the dynamics. Baroni, instead, with Lazio he exploits the changes, bringing in fresh players to increase the pressure. The Biancocelesti dominate in the second half, with Weather in Zaccagni protagonist, and close the match with a clear score that confirms their strength.

Empoli – Udinese: 1-1

The match between Empoli and Udinese ends with a 1-1 draw at Castellani, keeping the two teams' standings unchanged, with Udinese at 17 points and Empoli to 16The match, between two of the revelations of the first part of the championship, opens with opposite moods: the Tuscans coming from four points in two games and the Friulians weighed down by three consecutive defeats.

The beginning is balanced, without great emotions, until the 23' minute, when Pilgrims, with his third consecutive goal, puts Empoli ahead with a precise shot from the edge, surprising the goalkeeper okye. Despite the disadvantage, Udinese attempted a reaction at the end of the first half, led by the initiatives of Thauvin, but the 1-0 holds until half-time.

In the second half, Udinese increased the offensive pressure, but this left room for Empoli to counterattack, with Cacace which creates dangers and Karlstrom who saves a potential goal-scoring opportunity for PilgrimsThe Friulian team insists, finding the equaliser at 76 ' thanks to a header from Davis on a corner kick taken by Lovric. In the final, Udinese continues to attack, but the Empoli defensive wall holds and the score does not change.

With this result, Udinese interrupts their negative streak and earns a precious point, maintaining a slight advantage over Empoli in mid-table.

Venice – Lecce: 0-1

Marco Giampaolo celebrates his return to Serie A with an important victory: his Lecce beats Venezia 1-0, gaining three fundamental points in the race for salvation. At Penzo, the team of Eusebio DiFrancesco dominated for most of the match but paid for its lack of consistency in front of goal and was punished in the second half by a lethal counterattack from the Salento team.

In the first half, Venezia created numerous chances, but failed to capitalise: Oristanio waste, Northern fire it does not affect, and Idzes hits the crossbar. Lecce struggles to contain the offensive thrust of the Venetians and rarely appears in attack, relying on a weak conclusion of Rafia. The goalkeeper Falcone keeps his team afloat with a decisive save on Oristanio, ending the first half 0-0.

In the second half, the script initially seems the same, with duncan e busio close to scoring for Venezia. Giampaolo then decides to change the formation, and the move turns out to be decisive: at 70 ', on an overlay on the left, Cock a perfect assist is needed Dorgu, which beats Stankovic and scores the 1-0. Despite the final efforts of Venezia, including an incredible error in an empty net by Northern fire, the result does not change. Rebic Lecce almost doubles their lead, holding out until the final whistle.

With this victory, the Salento team rises to 12 points, catching up with Verona and Parma and exiting the relegation zone. Venezia, on the other hand, remains last in the standings with 8 points.