Napoli host Inter Milan in Serie A on Saturday, in a clash between last season’s top two teams. Both sides are early frontrunners in the race for the Scudetto.
Napoli won the title last season and have started this campaign well, but they come into this match after a heavy 6-2 defeat to PSV in the Champions League. Back at home in the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli have been strong, winning all three league games so far this season, and have an unbeaten run at home stretching back 14 games. Many of these wins were by just one goal, so another close contest is likely.
Inter, meanwhile, arrive on the back of a 4-0 victory over Royale Union SG in the Champions League, marking their seventh consecutive win in all competitions. Their away form has been impressive, winning six of their last seven games on the road.
In recent meetings, Inter have dominated, losing only once in their last 13 matches against Napoli, though the last three encounters all ended 1-1.
Key players to watch include Scott McTominay for Napoli, who scored both goals in their midweek defeat, and Hakan Çalhanoğlu for Inter, who often scores before half-time in Serie A meetings against Napoli. Napoli may have Rasmus Højlund back after missing the Champions League game, while Inter will be without striker Marcus Thuram.
