The title race in Serie A returns with a clash between two contenders, Inter Milan and Napoli. Inter Milan needs to cut the gap between them and the Parthenopeans while Napoli would be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table. Inter Milan would also be looking to end Napoli’s unbeaten run, but they would need something spectacular to beat the visitors.
Inter Milan had a good end to the year in the UEFA Champions League but has performed below standards in the Italian Serie A. They can bring a spark to the title race if they can beat Napoli on Wednesday. Inter Milan suffered setbacks with injuries and would be looking for improvements with key players returning to full fitness.
Napoli finished the year as league leaders, and they are in a very good spot heading into the business end of the season. The Parthenopeans are yet to taste defeat in the Italian League this season and are currently favorites to clinch the title. Luciano Spaletti’s side would be looking for a morale-boosting win against a tough opponent.
| Tournament: | Italian Serie A, season 2022/23, Round 16 |
| Venue: | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milano, Italy |
| Date: | 7:45 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, 4 January 2023 |
The bookmakers have set the odds for bets on Serie A football. Inter Milan has the home advantage in this game, and they are slightly priced as the favorite to win at 2.38 (11/8). A bet on Napoli to grab all three points is pegged at 3.20 (11/5), while the value for a draw is placed at 3.50 (5/2).
Many sportsIn-play modeLive streaming25+ sportsSuperb bonusesEasy to useVIP programLive gamesMany bonusesMany bonuses24/7 supportMobile appsLive bettingMany sportsFast payoutsInter Milan started the season as the favorite to win the Italian Serie A. They are currently fifth in the league and are behind Napoli by eleven points. The Nerazzurri has not been so poor this season, but they have failed to meet their standards, and anything short of a win in this game would see their title hopes fade away. Inter Milan won two consecutive games in the league just before the break – a 6-1 thrashing of Bologna’s followed by a recent 3-2 win away against Atalanta.
Napoli can become champions by June if they replicate their form in the season’s first half. The Partenopei is currently top of the league by eight points and is yet to lose a game in the Italian Serie A this season. Napoli lost their last two friendly matches but was victorious in their last three games in the league. They would be looking to return to winning ways again when they travel to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Wednesday.
This game is one of the most historic fixtures in Italian football and promises to deliver again. Napoli has a slight advantage in the overall meetings between these two teams, with 11 wins for the Partenopei compared to Inter Milan’s record of nine victories. However, the last five games favored the Milanese side, with three victories and two draws.
Inter Milan: WWDWW
Napoli: LLWWW
Napoli remains the only team in Italy yet to lose a game in the 2022/23 season. They have picked up 13 wins from 15 matches in the league – a whopping 86% win rate. Napoli is on an eleven-game winning streak in the league, and the last time they failed to take all three points was against Leece in August 2022. Luciano Spaletti’s team has performed well against the top six teams in the league and can get an excellent result against Inter Milan.
Inter Milan has lost five times in the league this season, and this is the highest number of defeats for a team in the top seven in the Italian Serie A. They have not been as brilliant as they were last season and have struggled to keep things tight at the back. Inter Milan’s last game against a top-four team was away to Juventus, and they lost by two goals to nil. A bet on Napoli to win or draw is a very valuable option with lesser risk.
Games between Napoli and Inter Milan have been electric, with goals and lots of action on both ends. The last three matches between these two teams have ended with both teams getting on the score sheet. Both teams are averaging over two goals per game in the league and are the highest-scoring teams in the Italian Serie A. Napoli has scored in their last five games, like Inter Milan. A bet on both teams to score is one of the safest options for punters looking to bet on Italian football.
Victor Osimhen is currently the top goalscorer in the Italian Serie A. The Nigerian forward has eleven goal contributions in eleven league games. He has bagged nine goals and two assists in the league for Napoli despite missing a few games through injury. Victor Osimhen is Napoli’s main attacking outlet for goals, and he is expected to start against Inter Milan after missing out on the World Cup. Backing Napoli’s number 9 to score or assist anytime is a good option on the player specials market.
Inter Milan has all players fit and available for selection.
Napoli is missing two players through injuries. Matteo Politano and Amir Rrahmani are unavailable for this clash.
Matchday 16 in the Italian Serie A features a mouth-watering clash between Inter Milan and Napoli. There are interesting options in this game with very valuable odds, and you can get the best offer from this game by using our expert betting tips and predictions.
