"In the hunt for the Champions League places, the outcome of the six-pointers against direct rivals can make all the difference. As La Gazzetta dello Sport write, winning head-to-head matches against the competition jostling for the top four spots in the table - those that qualify for the Champions League, and if there's even a glimpse of the Scudetto, all the better - is important in many ways. Not least, it's a valuable insurance policy that can be used at the end of the season: if you finish level on points, a better head-to-head result equates to a better standing in the standings."
"Vincenzo Italiano's Bologna have played three of these head-to-head clashes, with one win and two defeats. The victory came against the champions Napoli in the last round, while they lost to Roma and Milan. Average points per game: 1. Inter have also played three such matches. They were beaten 4-3 in a thriller against Juventus and they lost away against Napoli, but more recently beat Roma away from home. They also average 1 point per game."
Head-to-head matches between teams competing for Champions League places serve as a crucial tiebreaker and can determine final standings. A superior head-to-head record provides insurance when teams finish level on points, potentially deciding top-four qualification. After 11 Serie A games the picture remains early, but Milan are emerging with an advantage in those direct clashes. Bologna, Inter, Napoli and Roma have each averaged one point per head-to-head match against other top-six sides, while Juventus have averaged two points per such match despite currently being outside the top four.
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