Serie A battle for top 4 set to intensify with 6 teams involved: complete fixture lists

The end of the last international break marks the beginning of the final stretch of the Serie A season, with the race for the fourth spot set to intensify with each passing week, as six teams currently remain in the hunt for a top-four finish.

Serie A top 4 race heats up: full fixture lists for all six contending teams

Italy’s current UEFA ranking makes it difficult for the country to be awarded a fifth Champions spot this season, meaning securing fourth place could have a significant impact in terms of appeal in the transfer market and financial rewards.

Bologna, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Fiorentina, and Milan are all considered contenders for the top four. Here’s a look at their fixture lists, with every opponent they will face until the end of the season.

Bologna fixture list

Bologna hold a slight edge in the race for a Champions spot, currently sitting fourth, one point ahead of Juventus.

However, their upcoming fixtures present several tough challenges, as they are set to face all three Scudetto contenders—Napoli, Atalanta, and Inter—in consecutive weeks. They will also take on Juventus, Milan, and Fiorentina in back-to-back matchdays before concluding their Serie A campaign against Genoa.

Bologna’s opponents until the end of the season: VENEZIA (away), Napoli (home), ATALANTA, Inter, UDINESE, Juventus, MILAN, FIORENTINA, Genoa.

Juventus fixture list

Despite enduring a turbulent period, with the sacking of Thiago Motta during the international break followed by Igor Tudor’s appointment, Juventus remain credible contenders for a top-four finish due to the mostly manageable teams they still have to face.

The Bianconeri’s toughest Serie A tests will come against Roma, Bologna, and Lazio, all of which will be away. However, avoiding defeat in these matches would greatly improve their chances of competing for Champions qualification until the very end.

Juventus’ opponents until the end of the season: Genoa, ROMA, Lecce, PARMA, Monza, BOLOGNA, LAZIO, Udinese, Venezia.

Lazio fixture list

Lazio’s form has taken a concerning downturn in recent weeks, with Marco Baroni’s side winning just one of their last five league fixtures, although their only victory came against top-four rivals Milan.

The Biancocelesti will need to manage their physical and mental energies carefully while juggling Serie A and Europa League commitments. Upcoming league matches against Atalanta and Roma, as well as clashes against Juventus and Inter in the final weeks of the season, will require their full focus if they hope to avoid losing further ground in the race for fourth place.

Lazio’s opponents until the end of the season: Torino, ATALANTA, Roma, GENOA, Parma, EMPOLI, Juventus, INTER, Lecce.

Roma fixture list

Claudio Ranieri has worked miracles to bring Roma back into the fight for a Champions spot after a dramatic start to the season under two different coaches. However, the former Leicester boss has undoubtedly benefited from a favorable fixture list so far.

The hardest part now seems to lie ahead for the Giallorossi, as their final nine games will include six head-to-head matchups with teams currently in the Serie A top nine. While selecting the toughest one is a challenge, the Derby della Capitale against Lazio, as well as matches against Juventus, Inter, and Atalanta, could prove particularly demanding.

Roma’s opponents until the end of the season: LECCE, Juventus, LAZIO, Verona, INTER, Fiorentina, ATALANTA, Milan, TORINO.

Fiorentina fixture list

After a promising start to their Serie A campaign, Fiorentina’s form has dramatically collapsed, with six league losses since the start of the year.

Clashes against Atalanta, Milan, Roma, and Bologna, combined with their involvement in the UEFA Conference League and their desire to reach another European final, could further complicate matters. This is especially true considering the Viola are starting this final stretch five points behind fourth-placed Bologna.

Fiorentina’s opponents until the end of the season: Atalanta, MILAN, Parma, CAGLIARI, Empoli, ROMA, VENEZIA, Bologna, Udinese.

Milan fixture list

While the Rossoneri could easily be considered the team with the greatest potential among those fighting for the fourth spot, their internal turmoil and unpredictability make it difficult to forecast how the final nine weeks will unfold.

Matches against Napoli, Atalanta, Bologna, Fiorentina, and Roma look to be the toughest on the horizon, though Milan have already demonstrated their ability to challenge the strongest opponents, as well as drop points in seemingly favorable situations.

Milan’s opponents until the end of the season: NAPOLI, Fiorentina, UDINESE, Atalanta, VENEZIA, GENOA, Bologna, ROMA, Monza.