Inter on the brink: What Cristian Chivu’s side need to seal the Serie A title

Inter are within touching distance of the Serie A title, and the question is no longer if they will be crowned champions, but when. With a commanding lead at the top of the table, Cristian Chivu’s side could mathematically secure the Scudetto as early as next weekend depending on results across the division.

The Nerazzurri sit on 78 points after 33 matches, holding a 12 point advantage over second placed Napoli and an even greater cushion over third placed AC Milan, who have a game in hand. Their dominance has left rivals needing near perfect finishes while hoping for a dramatic collapse that has yet to materialise.

That gap widened further after Inter’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Cagliari, combined with Napoli’s damaging 2-0 home defeat against Lazio. Those results have effectively placed the title within Inter’s grasp heading into the final stretch of the season.

What Inter need to win the title next weekend

The earliest opportunity for Inter to confirm their status as Serie A champions comes in their next fixture away to Torino. However, their fate is not entirely in their own hands just yet.

For Inter to clinch the title next weekend, they must defeat Torino and hope that Napoli fail to win at home against Cremonese. A draw or defeat for the Naples side would open the door for Inter to mathematically move beyond reach.

There is also a role for AC Milan in this equation. For the title to be confirmed immediately, the Rossoneri must drop points in at least one of their next two matches against Verona and Juventus. Given their position further behind, their results remain crucial in determining whether Inter can celebrate early.

Alternative scenario still keeps Inter in control

Even if Inter do not secure victory against Torino, there remains a narrow path to clinching the title. A draw could still be enough, but only under stricter conditions.

In that scenario, Napoli would need to lose to Cremonese, while AC Milan must not collect more than three points from their upcoming fixtures against Verona and Juventus. Any stronger return from their rivals would delay the celebrations.

Regardless of the exact timing, the trajectory is clear. Chivu is on course to secure the Scudetto in his first full season as a head coach, a remarkable achievement that underlines Inter’s consistency and control throughout the campaign.

With five rounds remaining, the title race appears all but decided. Now, attention turns to when the Nerazzurri can officially confirm what has long seemed inevitable and begin their celebrations as champions of Italy.