Our prediction for this Serie A match:
Napoli
Match Time & Date:
01/03/2025
17:00
Prediction: 1-1
Inter
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona when Napoli and Inter lock horns in the Serie A derby on Saturday evening. Top position in the standings is at stake and we are positive that the Neapolitans will adopt an attack-minded approach this time out. Pacey winger David Neres remains in the recovery room, while defensive midfielder Zambo Anguissa will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
The Nerazzurri, on the other hand, are leading the chase for Scudetto, but both Napoli and Atalanta are still breathing down their neck. Head coach Simone Inzaghi mixed the squad in the Coppa Italian win (2-0) over Lazio, but the 48-year-old tactician should field the best possible side against Napoli. All Hakan Calhanoglu, Denzel Dumfries, Lautaro Martinez, and Nicolo Barella return to the starting XI, while the likes of Yann Sommer, Carlos Augusto, and Nicola Zalewski miss out with injuries. Marcus Thuram is a major doubt after missing the Italian Cup game with a knee problem. Anyhow, a close encounter is on the cards and we are tempted to bet on draw.
Highlighted Player (Hakan Calhanoglu):
Hakan Calhanoglu is another one in the long line of Turkish footballers who were born in Germany, so it is hardly surprising he came to prominence thanks to his performances in Bundesliga. The attacking midfielder with great vision and very good goalscoring record started his professional career at Karlsruher, scoring impressive 17 goals in 50 league outings to earn a move to Bundesliga side Hamburg.
The spell at Imtech Arena was merely a stepping stone for bigger things as 11 goals in his debut top flight campaign persuaded Bayer Leverkusen to splash nearly €15 million on his services. That proved a very good investment as Calhanoglu continued the rich vein of form, and it is now a matter of time before he joins one of European powerhouses.
The midfield maestro had a bright start to his career in the Turkey national team, scoring 5 goals in first 16 caps, and chances are he will become a leader for Milli Takim in the foreseeable future.
Highlighted Team (Napoli):
SSC Napoli is an Italian football club from the city of Naples which is playing currently in the Serie A. The club was founded officially in 1926 but the history from Napoli reaches back to 1904 with the club Naples Foot-Ball & Cricket Club that fused with Internazionale Napoli and was called FBC Internaples.
After 4 seasons the club changed its name to SSC Napoli (Societa Sportiva Calcio).
In the end of the eighties Napoli had the biggest success in the club history with the Argentinian legend Diego Maradona. Diego Maradona was able to win the league title twice, the national cup and the UEFA cup. The moment Maradona left the club Napoli got into big financial trouble.
In 2004 the local club was bankrupt. Despite the help of financial investors the club got regulated to the Serie C. After 6 years of playing in lower divisions Napoli managed to get back in the Serie A in season 2007/2008. Famous players that played for the club from Naples are: Maradona, Zola, Cavani, Blanc, Di Canio, Cannavaro.
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