Inter host Napoli in the third round of Serie A, with the home side aiming to maintain its perfect start and strengthen its early advantage over a potential rival for the title.
Inter have taken maximum points from their opening two matches and currently hold a three-point lead over Napoli. The meeting is therefore an important early test for both clubs, with Inter looking to use home advantage to extend that gap.
The match is expected to attract significant interest from supporters of both teams, as well as neutral viewers, given the status of the two sides and their ambitions for the season.
Inter began the campaign with a 4-1 victory away to Monza before securing a narrow 1-0 win at Cagliari in their most recent fixture. The result against Cagliari was less comfortable, but it ensured that Inter remained unbeaten and collected all six available points.
Napoli also opened the season with a victory, but their second-round defeat at home left them in the middle of the Serie A table. The visitors will soon begin their Champions League campaign, making the trip to face Inter a demanding but useful test before their first European fixture.
Given the difficulty of the match, Napoli would probably regard a draw as a positive outcome. Their latest two games produced contrasting results: they won 2-0 away to Genoa before losing 2-1 to Como.
Pinnacle888 odds
Pinnacle888’s prices make Inter the clear favourites to win the match.
- Inter win – 1.65 - Draw – 3.85 - Napoli win – 5.5
Recent form and previous meetings
Inter have won six of their past 10 matches in normal time, while Napoli have suffered three defeats in their last 10 games.
The recent head-to-head record points towards a closely fought contest. Five of the clubs’ last six meetings have ended in draws, suggesting Napoli may be capable of making the game competitive despite Inter’s stronger position in the betting.
The recommended Pinnacle888 selections for the match are an Inter victory at odds of 1.65 and the ‘both teams to score – no’ market at 1.78.
Where to watch the match for free
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