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The top two finishers from the last two Serie A seasons meet at San Siro on matchday three as Inter Milan host Napoli on Saturday.
The Nerazzurri have started the season in top form and are currently pushing to defend their league title, taking huge steps in the Scudetto race.
On the opposing side, Massimiliano Allegri, who recently joined Napoli, will look to steer his team back to winning ways after last weekend’s disappointment.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Inter Milan vs. Napoli key stats
- Inter Milan have won their last four games across all competitions.
- Inter Milan have scored two or more goals in four of their last five Serie A home games.
- Napoli have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five matches across all competitions.
Inter Milan vs. Napoli preview: Hosts looking to extend unbeaten run
Inter Milan vs. Napoli — Tale of the Tape
| Inter Milan | vs | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 10th |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 5 | Goals For | 3 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 3rd/8th | Home / Away Rank | 11th/5th |
Inter are aiming to win their first three league games of a campaign for the first time since 2023/24.
The 2025/26 champions opened their season with a 4-1 home victory over Monza and followed it up with a 1-0 win away to Cagliari.
The hosts were particularly strong at home last season, winning 14 of their 19 league games at San Siro.
They have also now gone almost 10 months without a Serie A defeat on home soil, recording nine wins and three draws during that run.
They have also maintained a good head-to-head home record against Napoli, staying unbeaten in their last seven encounters.
Napoli, on the other hand, also won their first four league matches last season, but still finished 11 points behind Inter and now find themselves three points adrift of their rivals.
They started the season with a 2-0 win away against Genoa but failed to capitalise on it and suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Como the following weekend.
The recent home defeat against Como was Allegri’s first defeat since taking charge during the summer.
However, Napoli have continued their strong away form since late February, winning four and drawing two of their last six league trips.
The Partenopei have conceded just twice during that run and have kept clean sheets in their last three away matches.
Inter Milan vs. Napoli form guide & betting tips
| Inter Milan | vs | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
WW |
Form | WL |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 10th |
| 5 | Goals For | 3 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
DWWWW |
Form (All Comps) | WDWWL |
Whispers predicts: Inter Milan 2-1 Napoli
Inter Milan enter this fixture as narrow favourites to claim victory on home turf, and we are predicting a tight 2-1 win for the home side.
The Nerazzurri have maintained exceptional home form at the San Siro and have started the new season on a high.
Meanwhile, Napoli will pose a constant threat despite losing their game last weekend and will want to get back on track.
Bookmakers have priced Inter Milan at 13/20 (1.65) to claim three points on home soil, reflecting their strong record at the San Siro.
A draw is offered at 5/2 (3.50), while an away win for Napoli is currently available at 17/4 (5.25), making them the underdogs.
Considering the offensive firepower of both teams, over 2.5 goals is priced at 11/10 (2.10), while both teams to score (yes) is available at 1/1 (2.00).
Also, Hakan Calhanoglu, anytime goalscorer, is a good option after scoring in his last two Serie A games, and it is offered at 4/1 (5.00).
> Inter Milan to win at 13/20 (1.65) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> Hakan Calhanoglu, anytime goalscorer at 4/1 (5.00) | Likelihood: Probable