Inter Milan vs Napoli Preview
- Tournament: Serie A
- Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024
- Time: 7:45 pm GMT
- Venue: San Siro
Inter Milan will host Napoli at San Siro in a top-of-the-table clash in Serie A on Sunday, November 10.
Both sides have had a brilliant start to the season and are battling it out for the Scudetto. Inter won the title last season while Napoli finished 10th. However, the latter have turned their form around under new manager Antonio Conte and are looking to get their hands on the title.
Napoli currently sits atop the Serie A table with eight wins, one draw, and two defeats in 11 games. Meanwhile, Inter are one point behind them with seven wins, three draws, and one defeat.
Napoli has the advantage of playing one game per week as they didn’t qualify for any European competition this season. Hence, they have more time to rest than Inter, who hosted Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League midweek. Manager Simone Inzaghi decided to rest some players and they still won 1-0.
Hence, with fresher squads and the importance of the clash, it’s set to be a big clash at San Siro on Sunday.
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Inter Milan Team News
Inter will be without Carlos Augusto for the clash against Napoli. The midfielder is suffering from a hamstring injury and will return after the international break.
Napoli Team News
Meanwhile, Napoli will be without Michael Folorunsho due to his muscle injury. He will also return after the international break. Stanislav Lobotka is also a doubt for the clash as he recovers from a muscle injury.
Predicted Lineups
Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
Defenders: Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni
Midfielders: Denzel Dumfries, Nicolo Barella, Piotr Zielinski, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco
Attackers: Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez
Napoli predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Alex Meret
Defenders: Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Alessandro Buongiorno, Mathias Olivera
Midfielders: Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Billy Gilmour, Scott McTominay
Attackers: Matteo Politano, Romelu Lukaku, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Inter Milan vs Napoli H2H Record
The two sides are even in their last 35 meetings, with 12 wins each while 11 of the remaining matches ended in a draw.
| Fixture | Competition | Date |
| Inter 1-1 Napoli | Serie A | March 18, 2024 |
| Napoli 0-1 Inter | Super Cup | January 23, 2024 |
| Napoli 0-3 Inter | Serie A | December 4, 2023 |
| Napoli 3-1 Inter | Serie A | May 21, 2023 |
| Inter 1-0 Napoli | Serie A | January 5, 2023 |
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Key Players to watch in Inter Milan vs Napoli
Marcus Thuram
Marcus Thuram has been Inter Milan’s main man this season. While he was practically a second fiddle to Lautaro Martinez, he has been the leader in attack this season. He is the Nerazzurri’s top scorer with eight goals and five assists in 14 games across competitions this season.
Since arriving from Borussia Monchengladbach last summer, Thuram has scored 23 goals and provided 19 assists in 59 games for Inter. He will hope to add to his tally against Napoli and announce himself on the big stage.
Romelu Lukaku
After his appointment as Napoli’s manager in the summer, Antonio Conte was tipped to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea and the club eventually did. He has been a brilliant addition to the club after Victor Osimhen’s departure in the summer.
Lukaku has scored four goals and provided five assists in 10 games across competitions for Napoli. He also scored in their 2-0 win over AC Milan last weekend but it was his only goal in his last four games. Hence, the Belgian would be keen to get back to scoring more consistently.
Inter Milan vs Napoli Prediction
Both sides have been in terrific form this season. While Inter had an underwhelming start to the campaign, they have picked up brilliantly and are showing their prowess across competitions.
The Nerazzurri beat Arsenal 1-0 in the Champions League despite resting a few of their key players. They sit fifth in the table with three wins and one draw. In Serie A, they are unbeaten in their last six games, with five wins and one draw. They beat Venezia 1-0 at home in their last game.
Napoli, meanwhile, started the season with a defeat but were unbeaten since then. However, they lost 3-0 at home against Atalanta in their last game in Serie A in what was a disappointing performance.
Facing Inter at San Siro is never easy and less so when they are in spectacular form. While Napoli have been excellent this season, the Nerazzurri are expected to take all three points in the crucial clash.
Predicted Score: 3-1
Where to watch Inter Milan vs Napoli Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | GXR World |
| Italy | DAZN Italy |
FAQs
Q. When is Inter vs Napoli?
A. It’s on Sunday (November 10) at 7:45 pm GMT at San Siro.
Q. Where to watch Inter vs Napoli for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for Inter vs Napoli?
A. The predicted score is Inter 3-1 Napoli
Q. What is the head-to-heard record for Inter vs Napoli?
A. In their last 35 meetings, Napoli and Inter have both won 12 times each while the remaining 11 matches ended in draws.
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