Early in the 2026-27 Serie A campaign after seven matchdays, the race for the Conference League qualifying spot centers on mid-table sides such as Frosinone and Cagliari, both on 13 points and ahead of Juventus, Napoli, and Atalanta. Inter, Lazio, and Roma have pulled clear at the top through strong starts and recent victories, locking in higher European berths, while Milan sits fourth. With 31 rounds remaining, recent form, squad depth, home/away splits, and Coppa Italia outcomes will heavily influence final positioning, as the seventh-place team typically earns the Conference League play-off berth unless adjusted by domestic cup results or UEFA coefficient shifts.