**In the early stages of the 2026-27 Serie A season, Inter Milan and Lazio share the top spot on 16 points after six matches, with Roma (14), surprise package Cagliari (13), AC Milan (12), and Juventus/Como (11 each) closely behind.** Lazio’s strong unbeaten run under Gennaro Gattuso, including a recent 3-1 win over Monza, has kept them level with Inter, while Roma’s 0-0 draw at Como (marked by Donyell Malen’s red card) and Milan’s 1-1 stalemate at Sassuolo have opened gaps. Juventus and Napoli remain in contention but have shown inconsistency. Qualification for the 2027-28 Europa League typically goes to fifth place plus the Coppa Italia winner, making the mid-table battle—shaped by form, injuries, head-to-head results, and the cup competition—highly relevant as the 38-match campaign unfolds.