This weekend features a significant Serie A clash as Napoli hosts Inter in a game with potential title race implications for the 2024-25 season. Inter currently leads the league by one point over Napoli, managed by Antonio Conte. Napoli’s recent form has been inconsistent, winning only one of their last five Serie A matches. Atalanta is also in contention, trailing Inter by just three points. Inter is favored to secure consecutive Serie A titles, but a victory against Napoli is crucial.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, Mar. 1
- Location: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona — Naples, Italy
- Live stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Napoli +210; Draw +210; Inter +140
While a loss on Saturday wouldn’t eliminate Inter’s Scudetto chances, defeating their former coach Conte would send a powerful message to their rivals. Despite strong performances across competitions, including reaching the Champions League top eight, Inter has struggled in key Serie A fixtures this season.
Inter has faced difficulties against top Serie A teams. They lost to AC Milan in their first derby, lost the Supercoppa Italiana final after a Milan comeback, and drew in their most recent league match in February. They are set to play Milan again in the Coppa Italia semifinal in April. Inter also lost their recent game against Juventus after a previous 4-4 draw, highlighting their struggles against major teams. In their first match against Napoli this season, they drew 0-0 in Milan in November. Against the current top four teams in Serie A, Inter has only secured one win: a 4-0 victory against Atalanta early in the season on August 30.
Inter needs a win against Napoli for two main reasons: to make a statement and extend their lead over Conte’s team before another important match against Atalanta. Furthermore, a win would allow Inter to concentrate more on their other competitions, particularly the upcoming UEFA Champions League knockout stage.
Inter hopes to compete in all tournaments but needs to manage player rotation effectively due to injuries. They will have limited winger options for the next few games with Nicola Zalewski, Carlos Augusto, and Matteo Darmian unavailable for Saturday’s match. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer is also sidelined for at least two more weeks.
This match is significant for both teams’ ambitions. Napoli is also experiencing a challenging period, having recently lost to Como after three consecutive draws. Inter has a major opportunity to defeat Napoli and strengthen their position in the Serie A title race.
