The 2025–26 Serie A season is already proving to be as unpredictable and exciting as fans expected, with traditional giants and surprise contenders making headlines in the early weeks. Juventus, Napoli, Cremonese, and Roma remain the only teams with perfect records after the first two rounds, each having collected six points, and they are quickly setting the pace in the Italian top flight. Juventus in particular look revitalized under new coach Igor Tudor, securing a narrow but valuable 1–0 away win over Genoa, with Serbian striker Dusan Vlahović once again proving decisive.
Coming off the bench for the second consecutive match, Vlahović rose highest to head home from a Filip Kostić corner, underlining both his aerial dominance and the squad depth available to the Bianconeri. His form has given Juventus the attacking edge they often lacked last season, and early signs suggest they are determined to re-establish themselves as genuine title contenders.
Napoli, the defending champions, have also started strongly, showing the same attacking verve and balance that carried them to glory last season, while Roma under José Mourinho look sharp and motivated, combining defensive solidity with clinical finishing. The biggest shock of the weekend came at the San Siro, where Inter Milan suffered a stunning 2–1 defeat to Udinese. Despite taking an early lead through Denzel Dumfries, Inter lost control of the match as Udinese fought back.
Keinan Davis equalized from the penalty spot before Arthur Atta sealed the upset with a decisive strike in the second half. Inter thought they had rescued a point late on, but Federico Dimarco’s goal was ruled out for offside after VAR intervention, leaving Simone Inzaghi’s side empty-handed and raising early concerns about their consistency and mentality.
Elsewhere, Torino and Fiorentina battled to a frustrating 0–0 draw, a result that highlighted both teams’ lack of cutting edge in front of goal. Fiorentina wasted several clear chances, the most glaring coming from Moise Kean, who somehow failed to score from inside the six-yard box. Torino, meanwhile, were indebted to goalkeeper David de Gea, whose experience and reflex saves kept them from conceding.
Beyond the headline results, one of the most intriguing stories of the early season is Cremonese’s rise. Having only recently returned to the top flight, they have surprised observers with back-to-back victories, combining disciplined defending with opportunistic finishing. Their start has placed them alongside the elite in the standings, sparking talk of whether they could become this season’s dark horse.
With Juventus and Napoli laying early markers, Roma showing promise, Inter already stumbling, and underdogs like Cremonese and Udinese proving their worth, the Serie A table is shaping into one of the most competitive in years. The opening rounds have already produced drama, upsets, and memorable individual performances, setting the tone for a campaign that promises to keep fans on edge from week to week.
