One remaining scenario for a Serie A title play-off to decide 2024-25 title | OneFootball

After the conclusion of the penultimate round of Serie A fixtures on Sunday night, there is one remaining scenario that will lead to a one-off play-off match between Napoli and Inter to settle the 2024-25 league title.

The Partenopei have a +1 points advantage over Inter heading into the final round of the season.

Napoli were held level at 0-0 away against Parma on Sunday night, while Inter were twice pegged back by Pedro and Lazio for an eventual 2-2 draw in San Siro, including a 90th minute equaliser from the penalty spot which denied them the chance to go top with one game to go.

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 18: Pedro of Lazio celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

This means that the title is still not settled heading into the final round of Serie A fixtures.

What needs to happen for a Serie A play-off?

With one round of the 2024-25 season left to play, there is one remaining scenario that will lead to a play-off for the Serie A title.

epa11713791 Inter Milan�s coach Simone Inzaghi gestures during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Inter and Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 10 November 2024. EPA-EFE/NICOLA MARFISI

A play-off will ensue if the two teams at the top of the table finish level on points. That means that the title will be settled by a play-off if Napoli lose to Cagliari and if Inter draw away against Como in the final round of the season.

A victory for Napoli will guarantee them the title. A draw or loss for Napoli means that Inter will win the title if they beat Como, but not with a draw or a loss themselves.