Napoli vs Inter Milan: Preview

Napoli vs Inter Milan: Preview

Rafael Benitez managed side will want to close in on the second spot of Serie A as much as possible after defeat on the hands of Torino last week.

Napoli who are in contention for the Champions league spot will want to guarantee themselves a safe spot with the team chasing AS Roma who are just four points ahead. Napoli who have had a run of good results in the past few weeks would want to put past an in form Inter Milan side.

Inter Milan on the other hand are looking make a progress in Serie A after impressive Europa league win against Celtic last week. But the inconsistency has reigned this season with three wins and three defeats in the last six games perfectly summing up the campaign so far. Inter sit ninth in Serie A on 35 points after a 1-0 home defeat to Fiorentina last weeked.

Key Facts

Napoli have won their last 5 home matches against Inter in all competitions.
Napoli have scored at least 2 goals in 10 of their last 11 home matches in Serie A.
Napoli have won their last 3 home matches in Serie A.

Possible Line Ups:

Napoli: Andujar(Gk); Albiol, Strinic, Koulibaly, Maggio; Inler, David Lopez; Hamsik, Gabbiadini, Jose Callejon; Higuain

Inter: Handanovic(Gk); Ranocchia, Juan Jesus, Santon, D’Ambrosio; Medel, Guarin, Brozovic; Shaqiri; Palacio, Icardi

Prediction: Napoli 2-2 Inter Milan