The competition for a top-four finish in Serie A is intensifying following wins for Juventus, Roma, and Fiorentina, while Bologna and Lazio dropped points with draws. The race for the crucial Champions League qualification spots now sees five teams clustered together, separated by a mere three points.
Roma made the most significant progress this matchday, securing an important victory at San Siro. This result has considerably boosted their chances of finishing in the top four, a shift reflected in the betting markets. Their odds for Champions League qualification have drastically shortened from 16 last week to just 4 currently.
Despite Roma`s positive move, bookmakers still consider Juventus the most likely candidate for a top-four spot, listing them at odds of 1.80. Consecutive draws have complicated the aspirations for both Bologna and Lazio; Bologna`s odds have lengthened from 3 to 5, while Lazio`s moved from 3.50 to 6. Fiorentina, positioned eighth but only three points behind fourth place, also saw their odds for securing a Champions League spot halved from 16 to 8.