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After **Inter’s** defeat in **Bologna**, the possibility has increased that at the end of the season there will be an incredible play-off for the Scudetto, given that **Napoli** has now caught up with the **Nerazzurri** at the top of the **table**. If after the 38th matchday the two teams are still **tied on points**, a play-off will indeed have to be played.
But what are the rules for this thrilling **showdown**? The **Serie A** **regulations** state that if, at the end of the season, two teams competing for the **Scudetto** or for **survival** finish with the same number of points, a **play-off match** will be played **at the home of the team better placed** according to the usual criteria used for the **standings**.
The first criterion is the number of **points in the head-to-head matches**, but both **Inter** and **Napoli** finished with a pair of 1-1 draws, both at San Siro and at the Maradona. Therefore, the next criterion is the **goal difference**; at the moment, the **Nerazzurri** are well ahead in this regard. Next, the **number of goals scored** will be considered, and finally, in case of continued parity, there will be a **drawing of lots**.
As of now, the **head-to-head** between **Inter** and **Napoli** would be played at **San Siro**, unless there are **prohibitions** from the authorities responsible for public order, in which case it would be played at a **neutral venue**, probably **Rome**. Finally, there is **no extra time** foreseen; if tied after 90 minutes, the match will go straight to a **penalty shootout**.
