Serie A 2025-2026: Inter vs Napoli Prediction

Inter

Home Team
78%
VS

Napoli

Away Team
10%
Draw: 12%
Over 2.5: 48%
Under 2.5: 52%
Goal: 56%
No Goal: 44%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Inter 18 14 0 4 40 15 25 42
2 Milan 18 11 6 1 29 14 15 39
3 Napoli 18 12 2 4 28 15 13 38
4 Juventus 19 10 6 3 27 16 11 36
5 Roma 19 12 0 7 22 12 10 36
6 Como 18 9 6 3 26 12 14 33
7 Atalanta 19 7 7 5 23 19 4 28
8 Bologna 18 7 5 6 25 19 6 26
9 Lazio 19 6 7 6 20 16 4 25
10 Udinese 19 7 4 8 20 30 -10 25
11 Sassuolo 19 6 5 8 23 25 -2 23
12 Torino 19 6 5 8 21 30 -9 23
13 Cremonese 19 5 7 7 20 23 -3 22
14 Cagliari 19 4 7 8 21 27 -6 19
15 Parma 18 4 6 8 12 21 -9 18
16 Lecce 18 4 5 9 12 25 -13 17
17 Genoa 19 3 7 9 19 29 -10 16
18 Verona 18 2 7 9 15 30 -15 13
19 Fiorentina 19 2 7 10 20 30 -10 13
20 Pisa 19 1 9 9 13 28 -15 12

Recent Trends

Inter ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Parma (Goals: 2 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Bologna (Goals: 3 - 1)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Atalanta (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Genoa (Goals: 2 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Como (Goals: 4 - 0)

Napoli ⚪ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ⚪ vs Verona (Goals: 2 - 2)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Lazio (Goals: 2 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Cremonese (Goals: 2 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Udinese (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Juventus (Goals: 2 - 1)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Inter

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.58
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.77
# Clean Sheets: 3

Napoli

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.55
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.96
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Inter and Napoli is heavily tipped in favor of the home team. Inter stands a strong chance of winning with a 78.0% probability, while Napoli's chances are pegged at just 10.0%. The likelihood of a draw is relatively low at 12.0%. With Inter leading the Serie A standings and Napoli closely trailing in third place, this fixture promises to be an exciting encounter. Additionally, the game is expected to have fewer than 2.5 goals, given the 48.0% probability of exceeding that mark.

Match Analysis

Inter has been in formidable form, securing a hat-trick of wins in their last three encounters. Their victories over Parma, Bologna, and Atalanta have been marked by defensive solidity, as evidenced by three clean sheets in their last five matches. Inter's offensive prowess is illustrated by their average of 2.4 goals per game over the same period, backed by an expected goals figure of 2.578. This combination of a potent attack and a resilient defense has solidified their position at the summit of Serie A. On the other hand, Napoli, while not as prolific, has also shown resilience. With a victory against Lazio and a draw against Verona, they have maintained a steady form. Napoli's defense has been comparatively stingy, conceding an average of only 0.6 goals in their last five games. Their expected goals metrics, with 1.548 scored and 0.956 conceded, suggest a balanced but less explosive approach compared to their rivals. Despite this, Napoli's two clean sheets in recent fixtures indicate their capability to thwart attacking threats.

Final Prediction

Inter's current momentum and superior goal-scoring form give them a decisive edge in this encounter against Napoli. Their ability to dominate both ends of the pitch makes them favorites for this match. A key factor to watch will be Inter's attacking efficiency against Napoli's well-organized defense, which could ultimately determine the outcome of this top-of-the-table clash.