A late goal from Philip Billing secured a crucial 1-1 draw for Napoli against title rivals Inter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, ensuring the two sides remain separated by just one point at the top of Serie A.
Inter took the lead in the 22nd minute through Federico Dimarco’s stunning free-kick, which curled past Alex Meret from 20 yards, momentarily silencing the sold-out home crowd. The Nerazzurri appeared poised to extend their lead at the summit, but Napoli refused to back down.
Both Romelu Lukaku and Giacomo Raspadori had opportunities before the break, while Napoli’s Scott McTominay was denied by a superb reflex save from Inter’s stand-in goalkeeper Josep Martinez.
Napoli dominated the second half, relentlessly pressing for an equalizer. Their persistence paid off in the 87th minute when substitute Billing capitalized on a rebound, slotting the ball past Martinez to earn a well-deserved point.
With this result, Inter maintain their position at the top with 58 points, just one ahead of Napoli, while Atalanta sit in third after a goalless draw against Venezia earlier in the day.
Data Debrief: Stalemate Between Title Contenders
Inter and Napoli have now drawn both their Serie A meetings this season, marking the first time they have shared points home and away since the 2017-18 campaign.
Additionally, this is the first time these teams have played out three consecutive draws in the competition since a run from April 2014 to March 2015.
For Napoli, the result extends a concerning run of form under Antonio Conte. The reigning champions are now winless in five league matches, drawing four and losing one—a rare struggle for a Conte-led team in Serie A.
Despite their recent dip, Napoli’s late fightback keeps them firmly in the title race as they continue their pursuit of back-to-back Scudetto triumphs.
