Inter vs Napoli: who will come out on top in the battle between two leaders?
In the headline match of Serie A round 20, we are set for a showdown in which Inter will face Napoli. The game will take place on Sunday, 11 January, with kick-off at 20:45 CET. I am offering a betting option for this fixture.
Inter vs Napoli: match facts and H2H
- Inter have won their last three matches.
- Napoli are unbeaten in five consecutive matches: one draw and four wins.
- Inter have suffered just one defeat in their last five matches, winning the rest.
- Inter have scored at least one goal in five consecutive matches, as have Napoli.
- In their previous four away matches, Napoli have recorded two wins and two defeats.
- Inter and Napoli share the third-best defensive record, with 15 goals conceded.
- Inter currently boast the best attack in Serie A, with 40 goals scored.
- Only 8% of Inter’s matches this season have ended in a scoreless defeat.
- This season, Inter have won 48% of their matches with a clean sheet, while Napoli have managed 28%.
- In 60% of matches this season, Inter have scored goals in both halves.
- Napoli defeated Inter 3:1 in their most recent head-to-head encounter.
Inter vs Napoli: match preview
Inter are currently among the leaders of the Serie A table. The Nerazzurri have collected 42 points from 18 matches and hold a three-point advantage over second place. Notably, all three teams at the top have a game in hand, meaning they are on equal footing in that regard. Inter are in strong form right now. They beat Parma 2:0 in their previous match and are on a three-game winning streak. In Serie A, Inter have won six consecutive matches, with their recent defeats coming in the Super Cup and the UEFA Champions League.
Napoli are not far behind the Nerazzurri in the standings. Antonio Conte’s side currently sit third in the table with 38 points after 18 matches, just four points adrift of Inter. This head-to-head clash presents a major opportunity for the Neapolitans to close the gap. They are also only one point behind second place, while their cushion over fourth and fifth is just two points. As a result, the table is extremely tight, and while Napoli are close to the leaders, their margin for error remains slim.
Probable line-ups
- Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
- Napoli: Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Elmas, Lang; Hojlund
Prediction
Two teams who are direct rivals in the table. We can expect a tense and emotional encounter. I believe Inter and Napoli will both find the net, and that is the betting option I am proposing.
