The 2026-27 Serie A campaign opened with the three promoted sides—Venezia (Serie B champions), Frosinone, and Monza (play-off winners)—widely viewed as the primary relegation candidates. Historical patterns show at least one newly promoted club typically drops straight back to Serie B, and pre-season models highlighted Monza and Frosinone with the highest probabilities due to limited top-flight experience, modest attacking output, and thinner squads. Early matchday results reinforced concerns, with heavy defeats for several newcomers. Lecce, having scraped survival on 38 points the prior season, plus sides like Cagliari face pressure if they suffer slow starts, while established mid-table clubs benefit from greater depth and continuity. Manager stability, summer reinforcements such as Venezia’s Akor Adams, and adaptation to the league’s physical demands will shape the battle over the 38-match schedule.