Inter Milan vs SSC Napoli Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Inter Milan vs SSC Napoli Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 11, 2026 | San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza) | Serie A | 19:45 GMT

This weekend potentially offers up the best game of 2026 so far for Italian fans, as the Serie A continues to deliver, and this time two title contenders clash in Milano. It’s Inter versus Napoli. It’s 1st versus 3rd. It’s Cristian Chivu versus Antonio Conte. Strap in and get ready for what could be a blockbuster and a title decider.

Inter have recently opened up a four-point gap to the trailing sides, and come into this clash fresh an impressive and routine 2-0 win in Parma and have already been boosted this transfer window after beating Barcelona to Joao Cancelo’s signature. As for Napoli, they saw their four-match 2-0-win streak come to an end as they drew 2-2 with Hellas Verona.

We believe that this has the potential to be a thrilling, nail-biting clash, and we are going all in. Inter Milan to win.

Key Betting Tip: Inter to win at 1.75 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from the outlook of an Inter win. Despite Napoli also boasting a great run of form, their four hiccups in the league have all come away from home, and they cannot afford to start this crucial clash in first gear. Inter, meanwhile, are consistent everywhere, with identical records home and away. The difference? Inter have scored 24 goals to six conceded at home, and their defence will be locked away from any Sky Blue shirts on Sunday evening.

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Alternative Tip: Under 2.5 goals – 1.70 - there is some great looking odds from Kwiff on this market. This market offers a solid return on investment in what we believe could be a nervy clash, which will be decided by one or two goals. If we look at head-to-head, four of their last five fixtures ended in two goals or less, suggesting value in this option.

Inter Milan vs SSC Napoli Lineups

Inter Predicted XI (3-5-2): Yann Sommer; Carlos Augusto, Manuel Akanji, Yann Bisseck; Federico Dimarco, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Calhanoglu, Petar Sucic, Luis Henrique; Francesco Esposito, Lautaro Martinez.

Team News: This clash might be the biggest game of the season so far, but with a lot of injuries to both sides too, managers have some thinking to do as to what may be the best side to go out with here. Raffaele Di Gennaro, Andy Diouf, Denzel Dumfries, Matteo Damian are all out injured, while Tomas Palacios is a doubt.

Napoli Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Vanja Milinkovic-Savic; Alessandro Buorngiorno, Amir Rrahmani, Giovanni Di Lornezo; Miguel Gutierrez, Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka, Matteo Politano; Noa Lang, Eljif Elmas; Rasmus Hojlund.

Team News: Napoli are hit much harder by injuries, with Sam Beukema a doubt and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Billy Gilmour, Kevin De Bruyne, Antonio Vergara, David Neres and Romelu Lukaku all sidelined.

Inter Milan vs SSC Napoli: Current League Standings

Halfway through the 2025/26 campaign now, and these sides have been exceptionally good throughout, with Inter gaining four more points than Napoli, at 42 to 38. These come down to Inter not drawing a single game, while Napoli have drawn just twice. We don’t expect a draw here, and Napoli will for sure be fighting very hard for the three points, although Inter would happily walk away with their first draw.

As for goals difference, Inter have been exceptional at both ends, scoring a league-high 40 and conceding just 15. Meanwhile, although Napoli have conceded 15, they have scored just 28, leaving them with work to do to catch up to Inter. Both sides ended the calendar year in terrific form, with Inter not losing a league game since November, while Napoli lost just under a month ago.

Inter Milan vs SSC Napoli Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

Through the last 15 years, these sides have locked horns on a stunning 38 occasions. They have endured in some cracking altercations in recent years, with the head-to-head records standing almost deadlocked. Inter have 12 wins to Napoli’s 13. In the last five meetings, however, both sides have walked away with a victory each.

• October 25, 2025: Napoli 3-1 Inter
• March 1, 2025: Napoli 1-1 Inter
• November 10, 2024: Inter vs Napoli
• March 17, 2024: Inter vs Napoli
• January 22, 2024: Napoli 0-1 Inter - Super Cup

Inter Milan and SSC Napoli: Recent Matches Analysis

Inter Last 5 Matches:

• Inter 2-0 Parma (A)
• Inter 3-1 Bologna (H)
• Inter 1-0 Atalanta (A)
• Inter 1-1p Bologna (N) - Supercoppa
• Inter 2-1 Genoa (A)

Although Inter haven’t lost a league game since November, they would have been disappointed to not have picked up any more silverware after losing in the Supercoppa sem-final to Bologna; although after beating them just a fortnight later, all was forgotten. The Nerazzurri have won their last six league games too, and come into this clash believing they have all they need to sweep Napoli aside.

Napoli Last 5 Matches:

• Napoli 2-2 Verona (H)
• Napoli 2-0 Lazio (A)
• Napoli 2-0 Cremonese (A)
• Napoli 2-0 Bologna (N) - Supercoppa
• Napoli 2-0 Milan (N) - Supercoppa

Despite already winning a trophy this season after their recent Supercoppa victory in Saudi Arabia, Napoli got straight back to work, taking seven points of a possible nine since. Although a draw was not ideal for them last time out, they can take the positives from fighting back from 2-0 down, and they will hope they can show that character in this clash.

Inter Milan vs SSC Napoli Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a home win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Inter Milan vs SSC Napoli Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Inter to win @ 1.75 - Recent form suggests confidence in an Inter win. With a staggering 53.3% chance of an away victory according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Inter Milan vs SSC Napoli

Lautaro Martinez (Inter): Leading from the front like a true captain, Martinez has been incredible for Inter this season as they search for a return to the top of Italian football. The Argentine forward has bagged 10 goals already, assisting a further four from just 18 games. He has added three goal involvements since returning from Saudi too, and Chivu will hope he can add more on Sunday night.

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (Napoli): The 6-foot 8-inch Serbian giant has been a revelation on loan from Torino this season. He has made five clean sheets from his 14 appearances and has even recorded himself a 50% save percentage from penalties, saving two of the four he has faced this term.

Inter Milan vs SSC Napoli Match Facts

Referee: Information not available.

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: DAZN, discovery+, TNT Sports at 19:45 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Milan, Italy, the San Siro can hold up to just over 75,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed for this clash, with this clash having much at stake for both sides.

Inter Milan vs SSC Napoli: Final Prediction

Inter Milan 1-0 SSC Napoli