Serie A Roundup, Matchday 5
The fifth round of the 2026/27 Serie A season showcased thrilling games, surprising results, and remarkable performances from many players. This Serie A roundup provides an overview of the fixtures held on that matchday.
Monza 2-1 Sassuolo
Monza secured their first Serie A win of the season by defeating Sassuolo 2-1 at Stadio Brianteo, while Sassuolo extended their winless streak on the road to nine games (3 draws, 6 losses). The Biancorossi managed to hold on and earn all three points, moving them out of the relegation zone.
Udinese 0-1 Cagliari
Cagliari head into the international break after securing their third consecutive Serie A victory, thanks to the in-form Daniel Maldini, who scored for the third game in a row to clinch a 1-0 win against Udinese. This triumph at the Stadio Friuli marks Cagliari’s third away win in the Italian top division this season, more than any other team, while Udinese continue to struggle without a home win.
Bologna 1-1 Torino
Sandro Kulenović’s excellent goal in the second half secured a 1-1 draw for Torino at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, preventing Bologna from claiming their first victory of the season. Despite the draw, Bologna have now remained unbeaten against Il Toro in their last seven encounters, with four wins and three draws.
AS Roma 2-2 Inter
Manu Koné scored twice, but Lautaro Martínez responded with two goals in the second half as defending champions Inter Milan made a comeback. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, halting Inter’s perfect start to the Serie A season alongside AS Roma. The Giallorossi remain unbeaten in 15 league games at the Stadio Olimpico (11 wins, 4 draws). Gian Piero Gasperini’s team stays level on points with the still undefeated reigning champions Inter, leading only on goal difference at this early point in the season.
Venezia 0-2 Lazio
Venezia are still without a point in Serie A this season, following an impressive second-half performance that secured a 2-0 victory for Lazio. This win marks a record-breaking start to the season for Lazio, who have now earned 13 points from their first five matches for the first time in their history. Meanwhile, Venezia will need to improve rapidly to avoid continuing their unfortunate streak of being relegated in every top-flight season they have played in during the current century.
Fiorentina 1-1 Napoli
Billy Gilmour scored his first Serie A goal in nearly a year, but it was only enough to secure a draw as SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina ended 1-1 at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. This was the first draw for either team in Serie A this season. Fiorentina drop to 17th place after failing to win any of their first three home league matches, having conceded 12 goals, which is the second-worst defensive record in the league.
Parma 2-1 Genoa
Genoa’s streak without a victory in Serie A has reached 10 matches after they were defeated 2-1 on the road by Parma. This victory marked Parma’s first league win of the season. Additionally, the win ended Parma’s winless streak against Genoa in this matchup (with 2 draws and 3 losses) and moved them up to 15th place in the standings.
Frosinone 2-0 Como
Frosinone achieved back-to-back home victories in Serie A for the first time since 2023 by defeating the in-form Como 2-0 at Stadio Benito Stirpe, halting the visitors’ unbeaten run this season. As a result, Como experienced their fifth loss in the last six league head-to-head matches.
Juventus 2-0 Atalanta
Juventus achieved a confidence-boosting 2-0 win against Atalanta in Serie A, with Luciano Spalletti’s team continuing their strong performance at the Allianz Stadium, suffering only one loss in their last 11 competitive matches (7 wins, 3 draws). Spalletti’s squad comfortably secured the win in the final moments, climbing to 7th place in Serie A, just three points behind league leaders AS Roma.
AC Milan 3-0 Lecce
AC Milan secured consecutive Serie A home victories for just the second time in 2026 with a commanding 3-0 win against Lecce, marking their sixth straight head-to-head win in Italy’s top division. Milan comfortably earned three points, snapping a three-match winless streak in all competitions ahead of the extended international break.
