Fiorentina will take on Inter Milan on Sunday, 22 March, in a match of real significance at both ends of Serie A.
The hosts have had a poor season by their standards, and the threat of relegation still looms large. A defeat on Sunday could see them move to within one point of the bottom three if other results go against them.
For the visitors, a win here would be another giant step towards their second scudetto in three seasons.
Before taking a look at the rest of today's betting tips, check out our Fiorentina vs Inter Milan prediction below.
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Fiorentina vs Inter Milan key stats
- Inter Milan have failed to win four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Fiorentina are unbeaten across their last four matches in all competitions.
- More than two goals have been scored in each of the last three meetings between the two teams.
Fiorentina vs Inter Milan preview: Hosts to avoid defeat
| Fiorentina | vs | Inter Milan |
|---|---|---|
| 16th | Position | 1st |
| 28 | Points | 68 |
| 34 | Goals For | 65 |
| 43 | Goals Against | 23 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 15 |
| 16th | Home Rank | 1st |
| 14th | Away Rank | 1st |
While their season has been described as a disaster by many Italian football experts, Fiorentina could still end the campaign in style.
Their league form has picked up in recent weeks, which has helped them to create a four-point cushion between themselves and the drop zone, while the Europa Conference League continues to offer them a route to silverware.
While facing Inter Milan is no easy task, this could be the perfect time to take on the league leaders, who are still struggling to recover from their early Champions League exit at the hands of Bodo/Glimt.
Fiorentina have scored in each of their last three competitive fixtures..
For Sunday's match, Fiorentina will be without Tariq Lamptey, Nicolo Fortini, Manor Solomon and Luca Lezzerini due to various injury problems. In better news, Moise Kean is available for selection after overcoming a shin injury.
As for Inter Milan, the time has come for them to stop feeling sorry for themselves,
Yes, their premature Champions League exit was disappointing, but the hangover from that has seen them pick up just four points from the last nine available in Serie A.
Fiorentina beat Inter Milan 3-0 in their most recent home match against the league leaders.
This slump in form has offered renewed hope to the champions, Napoli, who are now just six points behind the Nerazzurri. Alarm bells will be ringing in the capital, and failure to beat Fiorentina on Friday will only make them louder.
In terms of injuries, Lautaro Martinez is once again unavailable. The talismanic striker is a huge loss, and manager Cristian Chivu will be desperate to have him back as soon as possible. In better news, Alessandro Bastoni and Hakan Calhanoglu are both fit and ready to start.
Fiorentina vs Inter Milan form guide & betting tips
| Fiorentina | vs | Inter Milan |
|---|---|---|
| L-D-W-W-W | Form | L-W-D-L-D |
| 10 | Points | 10 |
| 5th | Form Table | 4th |
| 7 | Goals For | 8 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 4 |
Whispers predicts: Fiorentina 2-1 Inter Milan
While our scoreline prediction of 2-1 may feel bold, backing Fiorentina to win or draw on Sunday at 5/4, given the form of the two sides, is worth a look.
Goals have been the order of the day in recent meetings between these two sides (nine across the last three). Over 2.5 goals has been priced at 8/11.
Moise Kean has scored eight league goals so far this season, and he is priced at 12/5 to score anytime with Bet365.
> Anytime goalscorer - Moise Kean at 12/5 | Likelihood: Outsider
> Double chance - Fiorentina or draw at 5/4 | Likelihood: Possible
> Total goals - Over 2.5 at 8/11| Likelihood: Probable