Napoli v Inter Milan Betting Tips [21 May 2023]
Football - Serie A
21 May 2023 12:00
The match
The blockbuster clash of this Serie A weekend pits league champions Napoli against third-placed Inter Milan. The visitors are still not guaranteed a top-four spot and have an upcoming Coppa Italia final against Fiorentina next Wednesday ahead of this match. The hosts are coming off a surprising 2-0 loss to Monza last weekend. That was just the sixth time this league campaign that they failed to score. It also marked the fifth occasion over their last eight league games that Napoli have failed to win. Concerns over the Champions taking things easy after winning the title are circling. The home team would like to quash them as they look to maintain a strong recent record against Inter. Napoli have only lost once in their last 16 home league matches against Inter and would be desperate to continue that streak.
Inter are the team to beat though, traveling to Naples on a high. The Nerazzurri have confirmed their place in the Champions League final defeating city rivals AC Milan. Apart from their first Champions League final in 13 years, they also have to plan for the upcoming Coppa Italia final against Fiorentina. In the midst of all this, Inter's top-four spot isn't guaranteed yet. Of course if they were to win the Champions League this season, they'll qualify for the 2023/24 competition. Ahead of this round, only five points separate them from fifth-placed Milan with three games to play. A defeat would put more pressure on them to win against Atalanta and Torino. While their record at this stadium hasn't been one to inspire confidence, Inter will look at their away run in this season for motivation. They have won their last five away competitive matches, easily their best such run in this campaign.
Key Statistics
- Napoli have avoided defeat in 15 of their last 16 home league matches against Inter, winning nine and drawing six
- The hosts have lost only two of their last 17 Serie A matches at this venue, winning 12 and drawing three
- In the league, Napoli have lost only once across their last seven matches winning and drawing three each
- Inter have failed to win five of their last ten league matches
- Playing away from home, Inter have failed to win four of their last seven league games
- The visitors have the Coppa Italia final lined up next Wednesday
The bet of our experts
Inter are in standout form winning matches across competitions. The confidence and morale in the squad would be high, especially after the Champions League semis success. Napoli on the other hand seemed to have taken the foot off the pedal after confirming their league title. Yet, it won't be a straight forward game for the visitors. Inter have traditionally struggled on their visit to this venue which adds to Napoli's advantage. Additionally, Inter will have one eye on the upcoming Coppa Italia final which could see them juggle with the squad. Napoli too would loathe losing to one of their top-half rivals and dampen their title celebrations. There is good value in going for Napoli winning a point in this game. Our prediction for Napoli vs Inter Milan is a double chance on Napoli.
