Cremonese vs Inter Milan prediction, odds & betting tips – 01/02/2026

Cremonese will face a difficult task this weekend when they welcome Inter Milan to the Stadio Giovanni Zini in Serie A on Sunday. 

The home side’s attacking woes deepened again last weekend as a narrow 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo marked the tenth time this Serie A season they have failed to find the net. 

That result extended their winless run to eight matches, a spell in which no team in the division has collected fewer points or scored fewer goals, with the Grigiorossi managing just three points and two goals in that period. 

The slide is becoming increasingly worrying for Davide Nicola, especially with their cushion above the relegation zone reduced to six points ahead of this round. Home advantage offers little reassurance either, as Cremonese have recorded just one win from their last nine league matches in Cremona.

Inter, meanwhile, continued their European campaign with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, though that result only secured a place in the Champions League knockout-phase play-offs rather than direct qualification. 

The additional fixtures will add to an already demanding schedule, with the Nerazzurri also preparing for a Coppa Italia quarter-final as they juggle commitments on three fronts. 

Domestically, however, Cristian Chivu’s side remains in formidable form, sitting five points clear at the top of Serie A after winning nine of their last ten league games. 

Their away record is equally impressive, with six consecutive league victories on the road, and another success looks likely here, given Inter have won all 11 league matches this season against teams starting the round in the bottom half.

Read our Cremonese vs Inter Milan predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Serie A predictions.

Cremonese vs Inter Milan prediction: Away team to get the win

Key statistics

• Four of their last five games have seen over 3.5 goals being scored.
• Both teams have played BTTS in their last five encounters.
• Their last five games have been won by Inter Milan.

Correct score prediction: Panathinaikos 1-1 Roma

We believe the home side have no chance of getting a victory in this game, with the league leaders being too much for the host to handle this weekend. 

We predict a 3-1 victory for Inter Milan as they possess the offensive firepower. The Nerazzurri have historically dominated this fixture, and their recent six-goal haul suggests they are in no mood to drop points.

Given their current momentum following the comeback victory over Pisa, we believe they can win this game convincingly. Inter Milan usually controls the tempo against bottom-half teams, and we expect them to secure a comfortable win to stretch their lead at the top.

Pre-match odds and win probability: Inter Milan strong favourites

• Home: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
• Draw: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
• Away: 1/3 (1.33) – 75.0%

*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*

Bookmakers believe Inter Milan are the strong favourites going into this contest, with odds of 1.33 implying a 75.0% chance of an away win. Cremonese are priced at 9.00, which gives them an 11.1% probability of victory, while the draw sits at 5.25 (19.0%). The odds lean heavily towards Inter Milan.

Most recent head-to-head: Total dominance

The recent history between these two sides heavily favours the visitors, who have consistently found ways to break down the Cremonese backline. Looking at their last five competitive meetings, Inter Milan have won all five, leaving Cremonese without a single victory. 

Their most recent clash in 2025 ended in a 4-1 win for Inter, which followed a 2-1 victory for the Nerazzurri in early 2023. In late 2022, Inter secured a 3-1 win at the San Siro, proving their long-standing superiority.

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Cremonese preview: Key absences but major returns

Looking to inject experience into a misfiring attack, Davide Nicola has brought in veteran striker Milan Duric, with the 35-year-old returning to a familiar club. Midfield reinforcement could also arrive imminently, as Youssef Maleh is close to completing a move from Lecce.

On the downside, Cremonese will be without the injured trio of Michele Collocolo, Warren Bondo, and Antonio Sanabria, while wing-back Tommaso Barbieri is suspended, limiting Nicola’s options across the pitch.

Predicted lineup: Audero (GK), Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti, Zerbin, Payero, Grassi, Vandeputte, Pezzella, Bonazzoli & Vardy

Last five fixtures

• 25.01.26 – Atromitos 0–0 Panathinaikos
• 22.01.26 – Ferencvaros 1–1 Panathinaikos
• 18.01.26 – AEK Athens 4–0 Panathinaikos
• 14.01.26 – Panathinaikos 3–0 Aris
• 11.01.26 – Panathinaikos 3–0 Panserraikos

Inter Milan preview: New arrivals and absentees   

Inter remain without several regular starters, as Denzel Dumfries, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Nicolo Barella are still unavailable. However, there is positive news for Cristian Chivu, with Alessandro Bastoni and leading scorer Lautaro Martínez expected to return to the starting XI after being rested in the midweek win over Borussia Dortmund.

With both Calhanoglu and Barella are sidelined, Davide Frattesi could be handed a rare opportunity in midfield, having made his only Serie A start of the season in October’s reverse fixture against Cremonese.

Predicted lineup: Sommer (GK), Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni, Henrique, Frattesi, Zielinski, Sucic, Dimarco, Martinez & Esposito

Last five fixtures

• 28.01.26 – Dortmund 0–2 Inter (Champions League)
• 23.01.26 – Inter 6–2 Pisa
• 20.01.26 – Inter 1–3 Arsenal (Champions League)
• 17.01.26 – Udinese 0–1 Inter
• 14.01.26 – Inter 1–0 Lecce

Player to watch: Marcus Thuram

Marcus Thuram is one of the most dangerous players in the league and is currently the third top scorer in Serie A. The French forward has been in sparkling form, with six goals and three assists. 

In the recent victory over Pisa, the striker played a key role in helping spark the comeback for his team. We expect him to lead the charge again on Sunday as he looks to add to his impressive goal tally for the season.

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