Match Overview
On December 3, 2023, Napoli will face Inter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in a Serie A match. The odds for this match indicate a close contest, with Napoli being the slight underdogs at 2.96, while Inter are favored to win with odds of 2.50.
Historical Face-Off
In their previous encounter earlier this season, Napoli emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. However, looking further back into their history, we find that Inter has had the upper hand in recent years. In the last five matches between these teams, Inter has won three times and drawn once.
Goals have been a common occurrence when these two teams meet. In four out of their last five encounters, there have been three or more goals scored. This suggests that fans can expect an exciting and potentially high-scoring match.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Napoli has had mixed results in their recent matches across various competitions. They have won two games, lost two games, and drawn twice in their last six outings. In terms of goals scored and conceded during this period, they have netted nine goals while conceding an equal number.
In Serie A specifically, Napoli currently sits in fourth place with 24 points from 13 matches played. Their goal difference stands at +12 after scoring 26 goals and conceding 14.
Their most recent match was against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League where they suffered a disappointing defeat by a scoreline of 4-2.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Inter has been impressive in their recent away fixtures as they remain unbeaten on the road so far this season. Out of their six away matches across all competitions, they have won five and drawn one while scoring 13 goals and conceding only two.
In Serie A, Inter is currently leading the league with 32 points from 13 matches. They have won 10 games, drawn two, and lost one. Their goal difference of +23 showcases their attacking prowess, having scored 30 goals and conceded just seven.
Their most recent match was a thrilling draw against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League, where they managed to salvage a point after being down by three goals.
Key Players Spotlight
For Napoli, Matteo Politano has been in fine form recently, contributing six goals and three assists in his last 18 appearances across all competitions. Another player to watch is Victor Osimhen who has also been impressive with six goals and one assist in just 12 matches.
Inter’s Lautaro Martinez has been their standout performer this season. With an impressive tally of 15 goals in his last 18 outings, he will be a constant threat to the Napoli defense. Hakan Calhanoglu has also made a significant impact with six goals and one assist from midfield.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing recent statistics reveals that both teams possess potent attacking abilities. Napoli has scored an average of 1.50 goals per game this season while Inter has averaged an impressive 2.31 goals per game.
Defensively, Napoli has struggled at home, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game in Serie A fixtures played at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Meanwhile, Inter boasts a strong defensive record on their travels, conceding only two goals in six away matches across all competitions.
Both teams have shown resilience when falling behind this season. Napoli has earned seven points from losing positions while Inter has come back to win or draw four times after going behind.
Match Prediction: Napoli 1 – 2 Inter
Based on the analysis, it is expected to be a closely contested match between Napoli and Inter. However, considering Inter’s strong away form and their position at the top of the league, they are likely to come out on top. Therefore, the predicted outcome for this match is Napoli 1 – 2 Inter.
