Napoli vs Inter Milan prediction
The Serie A fixture between Napoli and Inter Milan is scheduled for Saturday, 25 October 2025 at 19:00 and will take place at the Diego Maradona Stadium. This match, played on Matchday 8 of the 2025–26 Serie A season, will be officiated by referee Maurizio Mariani. The contest pits two clubs level on points — Napoli and Inter both have 15 points — and represents a significant early-season encounter that may shape the immediate title race dynamics.
Napoli approach this fixture occupying third place in the table with five wins and two defeats from seven league matches, having scored 12 goals and conceded 7. Their home form is impeccable to date, with three wins from three matches at the Diego Maradona. Inter Milan lie directly above them in second place, also on 15 points, with an identical league record of five wins and two defeats but a superior goal difference: 18 goals scored and 8 conceded. Inter’s away record reads two wins and one defeat. The two sides last met in a 1:1 draw, and the recent head-to-head trend shows Inter with the upper hand over the last five meetings, taking two wins to Napoli’s none, with three draws between them. Napoli are managed by Antonio Conte, while Inter Milan are led by Cristian Chivu.
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Main Tip: Inter Milan Win – Tip 2
The principal betting prediction for this encounter is an away win for Inter Milan. Several factors underpin this selection. Inter arrive in better recent form across all competitions, displaying four wins and one defeat in their last five matches, including a commanding 4:0 away victory in their most recent fixture against Union Saint-Gilloise. By contrast, Napoli have recorded two wins and three defeats in their last five matches and suffered a heavy 2:6 defeat away to PSV Eindhoven in their most recent outing, which raises questions about their defensive compactness against high-intensity opponents. Inter’s superior goal return this season — 18 goals in seven league matches — indicates a potent attacking unit capable of exploiting defensive vulnerabilities. Given these form differentials, combined with Inter’s resilience on the road and their recent convincing performances, an away win represents the primary recommendation. The best odds available is 2.53.
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Betting Tip 2: Both teams score? Yes
The secondary betting prediction is that both teams will score. This is supported by both clubs’ offensive output during the campaign: Napoli have found the net 12 times in the league so far, while Inter have scored 18 goals. Even with Napoli’s defensive concerns after conceding six goals in their last European outing, they remain capable of creating chances, particularly at home. Inter’s attacking proficiency suggests they will also breach Napoli’s defence, making a both-teams-to-score selection plausible. Additionally, the most recent direct meeting between the clubs ended 1:1, reinforcing the likelihood of goals at both ends in this fixture. Best odds available for this outcome is 1.80 .
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Betting Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals
The third prediction advocates over 2.5 goals. While both sides possess attacking strengths, our considerations favour a high-scoring outcome. Napoli’s coach, Antonio Conte, is likely to reorganise and prioritise attacking football, as they look to bounce back from the defeat in Europe. Given the competitive balance suggested by the standings and the managers’ probable tactical prudence, this match has the potential to produce goals.
Statistics for Napoli vs Inter Milan
Napoli team news!
Napoli sit third in the league with 15 points from seven matches, having recorded five victories and two defeats and registering a goal difference of +5 (12 for, 7 against). Their home record is flawless: three wins from three fixtures at the Diego Maradona. Manager Antonio Conte will need to address the defensive frailties exposed in the recent 2:6 loss to PSV Eindhoven, where the team’s organisation and concentration levels were severely tested. At full strength, Napoli possess creative and attacking resources capable of troubling oppositions, but Conte’s immediate priority will likely be to restore shape and cohesion at the back ahead of this high-profile domestic clash.
Inter Milan team news!
Inter Milan occupy second place with an identical point total of 15 but a superior goal tally of 18 scored and 8 conceded. Their away form is respectable with two wins and one defeat so far. Under Cristian Chivu, Inter have displayed attacking verve and robustness, as evidenced by a 4:0 victory in their most recent outing. Inter’s recent run of four wins in five matches across competitions suggests confidence and continuity. Chivu’s selection and tactical approach will likely aim to exploit Napoli’s defensive uncertainties while ensuring that Inter maintain compactness to limit counter-threats in an intense Serie A fixture.
H2H statistics
In the last five meetings between Napoli and Inter across all competitions, Inter have the superior head-to-head record with two wins, while the remaining three encounters finished as draws; Napoli have not secured a win in this recent sequence. The most recent direct meeting ended in a 1:1 draw, a result that underlines the typically close nature of encounters between these sides.
Last results Napoli
In their last five matches across all competitions, Napoli have compiled two wins and three defeats. That sequence demonstrates a degree of inconsistency, notably punctuated by an intense away reverse where they conceded six goals to PSV Eindhoven. The current form suggests Napoli must address defensive stability and restore confidence ahead of this crucial home fixture.
Last results Inter Milan
Inter Milan have enjoyed a more encouraging recent period, with four wins and one defeat in their last five matches across competitions. Their last match concluded with a convincing 4:0 away victory vs. Union Saint-Gilloise, signalling both offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. Inter enter this match on stronger short-term form compared to their opponents.
Conclusion
This fixture promises to be a tightly contested encounter between two sides level on points but with contrasting recent trajectories. Napoli will rely on the home advantage and the managerial acumen of Antonio Conte to rectify recent lapses, while Inter Milan, managed by Cristian Chivu, arrive in superior form and with a potent attack. Taking into account form across the past five matches, the heavy recent defeat suffered by Napoli, Inter’s attacking output, and the balance of the head-to-head record, Inter Milan are marginal favourites in this preview. The recommended outcome remains an away victory for Inter, accompanied by both teams finding the net, a total of 2.5 goals.
