Inter Milan vs Napoli: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

On Sunday night, Inter Milan will host Napoli at the San Siro in a major Serie A matchup. Below is our full team updates and predictions

Previous Matches and Head to head

When it comes to the home team, Inter Milan are riding high after their 1-0 Champions League victory against English powerhouse Arsenal on Wednesday night. Last season, Simone Inzaghi's squad made history by winning their 25th domestic championship. This season, they are once again considered heavy favorites to win the trophy.

The Nerazzurri will be looking to go back to the top of the league after their last Serie A match, a straightforward 3-0 victory away at Empoli. Inter Milan have amassed 22 points from their last eight matches across all competitions, culminating in a thrilling 3-2 triumph against Torino just before the international break in October.

In contrast to the home team's phenomenal ascent since Antonio Conte's summer arrival, the visiting Azzurri are in dire need of a pick-me-up.

The former Chelsea manager will be well aware of the significance of his team's quick reaction after suffering their worst performance of the season last weekend in a 3-0 home loss to Atalanta. 

Even if they were unable to make a heavyweight statement in their last outing, Sunday's visitors are still in first place in Serie A, so all is not lost. Conte will be looking for a similar performance this weekend after his team's incredible 2-0 away triumph over AC Milan to conclude October.

Inter Milan x Napoli Team News

Inter Milan will be without Carlos Augusto, their Brazilian midfielder, for a second straight game due to his continued recovery from a muscular injury. His first absence came against Arsenal on Wednesday night. Aside from the ex-Monza star, however, Inzaghi's management has said that he is well and has no new worries.

Inter captain Nicolo Barella, who had a week off to recover for the Champions League, could start in the middle of the field again. Similarly, Marcus Thuram might start in place of Mehdi Taremi up top, even though he has only scored once since returning from the international break in October.

Injuries to his thigh have kept Slovakian international Stanislav Lobotka out of action since his return from the international break in October, thus he is unlikely to play a role in this match. There should be a complete recall for Leonardo Spainazzola, the former Roma defender who made a substitute appearance last weekend against Atalanta.

Romelu Lukaku, who just signed a permanent deal with Inter Milan after leaving Chelsea, will be making his return to the San Suro after scoring four goals in Serie A. Conte will start Scott McTominay, a former Manchester United star who is continuing to make a name for himself in Naples, in the center of the midfield.

Our Predictions

Inter Milan to win @ 1.88 on Sky247.ng

After last weekend's tragic 3-0 home loss to Atalanta, Napoli will be well aware that they face another heavyweight test today. Reigning Italian champions Inter Milan are experiencing a true frenzy as they watch their magnificent 1-0 triumph against Premier League heavyweights Arsenal on Wednesday night. Inter will be elated by their record against their ancient rivals on home turf, especially because they are now just one point behind the Azzurri and may potentially take over first place in Serie A. We are supporting a Napoli home win over Milan since they have 13 points from their past five Serie A visits to the San Siro.

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