Inter Milan remain 2nd in Serie A following their 3-1 win away at Cagliari on Sunday, but local-rivals, AC Milan, top the table by 3pts. Napoli claimed a 2-1 win at home against Sampdoria and sit a point behind Wednesday’s hosts in 3rd spot.
Napoli knocked Inter Milan out of the Coppa Italia last season over two legs but struggled in the league against the Nerazzurri.
The hosts have picked up four wins, one draw and one defeat from their last six matches in all competitions. Inter have only managed to keep two clean sheets during that period and go up against a Napoli side that have scored in each of their last nine outings.
The last three league meetings between Inter Milan and Napoli have seen one side or the other win via a margin of at least 2-goals. Inter claimed a 2-0 win when the pair last met and before that won 3-1 in their reverse league fixture, but Napoli ran out 4-1 winners last year.
Both teams have scored in three of the pair’s last five meetings in all competitions and over 3.5 goals have been produced in two of their last three encounters in Serie A. Napoli, like Inter, have also won four of their last six matches in league and cup, but they have remained unbeaten during that period.
Both teams have scored in three of Inter’s and three of Napoli’s last four fixtures, and over 3.5 goals have been produced in three of the host’s and two of the visitor’s last five games. Goals appear to be the order of the day and Napoli head into Wednesday’s clash as the slight form favourites. Inter have dropped points in five of their last seven home games in all competitions; something Napoli will be looking to exploit.
Central midfielders, Arturo Vidal and Matias Vecino have both been ruled out for the home side through injury. Victor Osimhen is the only Napoli player expected to miss Wednesday’s clash due to injury.
Goals feel almost guaranteed in this game, and Napoli look like they have the momentum in their favour. The visitors haven’t lost any of their last six matches, have won five of their last six away trips and look full of confidence right now. Napoli to claim a 3-1 win looks to be a good bet on Wednesday’s big match in Serie A.