Serie A round 8 kicks off Friday evening with Milan vs. Pisa and concludes Sunday with the big matchup between Lazio and Juventus. In between, a round full of interesting matches, including fantasy football, with the spotlight firmly on Napoli vs. Inter, a match that could prove crucial for the Scudetto.
AC Milan leads the standings with 16 points, trailed by just one point by Inter, Napoli, and Roma. And the Rossoneri, who open the weekend, have the potential to provide fantasy football managers with some serious success.
Formation: 3-4-3
GOALKEEPER
- Mike Maignan (Milan vs Pisa) – €5.9M
Absolute guarantee. Pisa has one of the worst attacks in the league with just 3 goals in 7 games, only Hellas Verona (2) is worse. At San Siro, a one-way match is expected, with Milan called upon to defend the top spot. In such a context, Maignan is a sure bonus choice and a highly probable clean sheet.
DEFENDERS
- Oumar Solet (Udinese vs Lecce) – €7.5
Udinese’s best player so far: an average rating of 7.21, he hasn’t missed a single minute. A defensive leader and highly effective, he can prove himself a reliable option against a Lecce side that struggles to create threats away from home. Reliability and solidity: an excellent choice as always.
- Diego Carlos (Como vs Parma) – €5.5
Arrived to bring balance and personality to Como’s defense, the Brazilian is slowly becoming a key player. Against Parma, an attacking team that concedes a bit in defense, he could bring a good score and perhaps even come close to earning a set-piece bonus.
- Robin Gosens (Fiorentina vs Bologna) – €7.1
Fiorentina are going through a difficult period, but Gosens remains one of the few players who has never stopped making an impact. His constant drive and ability to get forward remain a key asset. Against Bologna, he wants to be decisive again.
MIDFIELDERS
- Khéphren Thuram (Lazio vs Juventus) – €7.4
Tudor’s Juventus are winless in seven games: they need a boost, and one of the few certainties in the Bianconeri squad is Thuram. Dynamism, physical strength, and the ability to break away: the Frenchman could be the man to break the deadlock in a high-intensity match. The context is difficult, but his importance to the system is now indisputable.
- Hakan Calhanoglu (Napoli vs Inter) – €10.0
It’s a big match of the day and a test for both sides. In games like this, the details often decide the outcome, and the Turk is a master at striking from set pieces and managing the tempo of the game. He leads Inter with personality and tactical intelligence: if you have Calhanoglu, don’t leave him out, not even by mistake.
- Cesare Casadei (Torino vs Genoa) – €6.5
He’s still searching for his first goal of the season, and the match against Genoa could be the perfect opportunity. Running forward remains his strongest asset, and against a resurgent Torino, he could finally find his footing.
- Michael Folorunsho (Cagliari vs Hellas Verona) – €5.5
It’s a highly emotional match for him, as he faces a former player of the team where he “exploded.” Now at Cagliari, he’s among the few players capable of bringing physicality and depth to the Sardinian defense. Verona concedes a lot on second balls, and Folorunsho can capitalize on the “revenge match” factor.
FORWARDS
- Matías Soulé (Sassuolo vs Roma) – €7.8
The Argentine is the Giallorossi’s main attacking force. He’s looking for his fourth goal of the season, which would allow him to return to the top of the scoring charts. In good form, enterprising, and unpredictable: he must be deployed without hesitation.
- Nikola Krstović (Cremonese vs Atalanta) – €8.5
He may not touch the ball very often, but he does so effectively. The Montenegrin striker knows how to be cool in front of goal and isn’t afraid of the dirty work. Even against a tough opponent like Cremonese, he’s a must-have!
- Rafael Leao (Milan vs Pisa) – €9.2
Milan is relying on their star player. After deciding the match against Fiorentina, Leao has returned to being a driving force and offensive leader. With Pisa forced to defend deep, the Portuguese will have plenty of space to fire up and strike. When he’s on form, he’s no match for anyone.
