David Flower
Dailysports's expert
The 24th round of the Italian championship will conclude with a match at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, where local Inter will face Fiorentina. Here's a betting suggestion on the outcome of this encounter with promising chances of success.
Match Preview
Inter began the season as a top contender for the Scudetto. However, the summer transfer window significantly strengthened their competitors, intensifying the title race. In the first half of the season, Simone Inzaghi's team experienced several setbacks. Still, given their participation in multiple competitions, the situation remained manageable, with minimal points separating them from the top.
Currently, Inter holds second place with 51 points, trailing league leaders Napoli by three points. Atalanta is one point behind, having played one more match. Nevertheless, Inter's position could have been better had they not missed opportunities, such as the recent 1:1 draw in the Milan derby. Additionally, a midweek replay against Fiorentina resulted in a surprising 0:3 defeat for the Nerazzurri.
Fiorentina faced challenges during the summer, parting ways with several key players but compensating for the losses with an impressive transfer campaign. Under new head coach Raffaele Palladino, the team embarked on a new chapter, aiming to assemble a competitive squad capable of reclaiming former glories.
The season began with difficulties, but the Viola gradually found their rhythm, even spending time in the Champions League qualification zone during the first half. Currently, Fiorentina occupies fifth place with 42 points, just one point behind fourth-placed Juventus. In the last round, Fiorentina secured a confident 2:1 victory over Genoa. On Thursday, they stunned Inter with a commanding 3:0 home win.
Probable Lineups
- Inter: Sommer, Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Thuram, Martinez
- Fiorentina: De Gea, Dodo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens, Mandragora, Adli, Colpani, Gudmundsson, Beltran, Ken
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Last season, Inter defeated Fiorentina twice in Serie A.
- The "Both teams to score" bet succeeded in one of their last five meetings.
- The "Total over 2.5" bet succeeded in three out of their last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Inter in this matchup, with odds of 1.55 for their victory. We believe the Nerazzurri will seek revenge for last week's loss, and our suggested bet is "Inter to win with a -1.0 handicap" at odds of 1.75.
