Juventus and Roma may as well give up hope of winning the Serie A title this season after just five matches, according to a study by Tuttosport.

Defending champions Juve have picked up just five points from their first five games of the season. Never in the last 20 years -- since three points have been awarded for a win, and not considering the 2005-06 Calciopoli scandal season -- have a team recovered from such a start to win the Scudetto.

In fact, Juve have even more to be concerned about after making their worst start to a season since 1970. According to the statistics for the past two decades, Juve would have to do something which has never been done before to qualify for the Champions League next season.