While official competition in Italy kicked off last week with a few Coppa Italia matches, the 2025–26 Serie A season officially begins this Saturday, featuring, among others, the debut of Christian Pulisic’s AC Milan. In that context, World Soccer Talk consulted AI to predict the most important outcomes of the upcoming season in Italian soccer.
“Inter Milan will be crowned champions, adding another scudetto to their recent collection,” predicted ChatGPT, projecting a season in which the Nerazzurri will top the standings with 86 points. “Cristian Chivu’s team will maintain defensive solidity and offensive efficiency, relying on a balanced squad with experience in key matches.”
In second place, with 82 points, will be AC Milan. That would mark a major improvement from their previous campaign, when they finished 8th with just 63 points. However, it will still be seen as a disappointment, considering their title hopes will ultimately fall short to their archrivals.
Focusing specifically on Pulisic, the AI anticipates a highly successful season. The forward is projected to appear in 33 of the 38 league matches, starting in 30 of them, and contributing 11 goals and 7 assists.
Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan.
“With Massimiliano Allegri at the helm, the 2025–26 season will be a year of tactical maturity for Christian Pulisic, who will take on a leading role in a more pragmatic but effective system,” ChatGPT stated. “Allegri will prioritize defensive balance and quick transitions — an ideal setup for the American player, who thrives on off-ball movement, acceleration, and vision.”
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More details on the 2025–26 Serie A season
Behind champions Inter Milan and runners-up AC Milan, the next-best team in Serie A will be Juventus, projected to finish third with 78 points. In fourth place will be the defending champions, Napoli, securing the final UEFA Champions League spot with 71 points.
The UEFA Europa League place will go to Atalanta, projected to finish fifth with 68 points. The sixth spot — which grants entry to the UEFA Conference League — will be taken by AS Roma with 64 points. Finally, the three clubs expected to be relegated to Italy’s second division are Cagliari, Pisa, and Cremonese.
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How will Milan fare against Inter and Juventus?
In a campaign where they’re predicted to finish second in the standings, AC Milan are expected to hold their own against Serie A’s top clubs. According to ChatGPT, they will have a slight edge over Juventus: a 2–1 win at home followed by a 1–1 draw in Turin. However, against Inter Milan, things won’t go as well — a 2–1 loss in the first clash and a 2–2 draw in the rematch.
