The Italian Serie A, where the essence of defense can be seen, has been dominated by the winners of the last three seasons. Inter Milan in 2020-21 and AC Milan in 2021-22 won the Scudetto (Serie A title).

The Milanese brothers' split was significant because it broke Juventus' previous nine-season dominance of the title, from 2011-12 to 2019-20. It was also a symbol of how Serie A itself was on a downward spiral following the match-fixing scandal.

Of course, prior to Juventus' nine-game losing streak, Inter had enjoyed five consecutive titles from 2005-06 to 2009-10. Milan also had the pleasure of ending a six-game losing streak by winning the 2009-10 title.

Going back even further, Milan and Juventus have shared the title five times each, with AS Roma in 2000-01, Lazio in 1999-20, and Sampdoria in 1990-91. In the 2004-05 season, Juventus won the title. However, it was a season that has since been erased from memory due to their involvement in the "Calciopoli" match-fixing scandal, which saw them stripped of the title and relegated to Serie B (second division).

In the midst of this history, Napoli won the title. It was the 1989-90 season with Diego Maradona. With 21 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses in 34 games, they finished with 51 points, just two points behind Milan (49).

Napoli's next title took a whopping 33 seasons. It was the 2022-23 season. It was their third title in a row. It was a commanding 16-point victory over second-place Lazio and the only time they reached 90 points.

Up front, Victor Osimhen and Hvitsa Kvarachelia unleashed the attack, while Kim Min-jae anchored the defense at the back and influenced the entire area. His ability to drive the ball from the back and cross to the center line to join the attack was incredible. It was a performance worthy of being called an 'iron pillar'.

However, Kim left for Bayern Munich for a transfer fee of €50 million (approximately KRW 708 billion). In addition to Kim, another important attacking option, Irving Rosano, headed to PSV Eindhoven.

Aside from the two departures, there are no major changes to the roster. While Osimhen hasn't played recently due to an injury and a dispute with his club, most of the starters are the same players who saw the field last season. Of course, there's the added variable of a change in leadership, with Luciano Spalletti returning from a sabbatical to take charge of the Italian national team. 

As if to reflect this, their performance has been on a downward spiral. They lost 0-1 to Empoli in the 12th round of the 2023-24 Serie A on December 12. It was their first loss to Empoli in four years and eight months. While they are still in fourth place with 21 points, the minimum to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League (UCL), they are only three points behind seventh-place AS Roma (18).

In fact, they're 10 points behind first-place Inter (31). It's a tricky situation for the club, as it's not so much about winning the title as it is about finishing in the top four. UCL, who made it all the way to the quarterfinals last season, have also slipped to second place (7 points) after losing the top spot to Real Madrid (12 points). They have a four-point cushion over third-place SC Braga (3 points), but they still have a head-to-head. They also have a game against Real, so third place is a possibility depending on how things go. 카지노사이트가이드 

Football Italia, an internet outlet specializing in Italian soccer, reported on Saturday that Inter's chances of winning the Scudetto are 83.3%, using a prediction from the statistical company Opta.

With just over 30% of the season played and only two points separating them from second-placed Juventus (29), Opta believes Inter will dominate. This prediction is made more interesting by the fact that the two teams will meet on the 26th of this month after the international break. In contrast, Juventus has a 13.1% chance of winning the title. Although the odds are low, it's still encouraging to see that they have a chance.

Inter's Milan rivals have a 2.1% chance. That's a 98.5% chance split between the three teams. The rest of the field includes Napoli at 1.3% and Atalanta at 0.1%. Roma and Lazio don't even have a chance. Inter's odds reflect their additions of Benjamin Pavard, Alexis Sanchez, Jan Zomer, and Augusto Carlos, as well as the firepower of Lautaro Martinez.

Napoli's 1.3% chance is an indication of how much they have weakened. The Frenchman who succeeded Spalletti at the helm, Rudi Garcia, lasted less than half a season before being sacked. Coupled with the chaotic management of president Aurelio De Laurentiis, the club's credibility plummeted.

The fact that they have yet to play a game against a team with a similar strength of schedule to Atalanta, Inter, Juventus, or Roma is also a factor that keeps them from winning the title. While the escape was a good thing for Kim Min-jae, Napoli will be hard-pressed to stop Galizia's run. If Osimhen leaves in the winter transfer window, the picture will be even more troubling.