The visitors are currently occupying top spot in the Italian top tier standings, having collected 41 points from 15 games, eight clear of second-placed AC Milan, while Inter are sitting at the 5th position, with 30 points to their name.
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Serie A heavyweights Inter Milan and Napoli will go head to head in their first competitive game following the World Cup break on Wednesday night. The last league-fixture for both the clubs was in the second week of November, with the hosts securing a thrilling 3-2 win over Atalanta, while Napoli got the better of Udinese, with a similar scoreline. The visitors are currently occupying top spot in the Italian top tier standings, having collected 41 points from 15 games, eight clear of second-placed AC Milan, while Inter are sitting at the 5th position, with 30 points to their name.
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Inter, who won the title in 2021, haven’t had a great season thus far, having recorded 10 wins and five defeats. Prior to the World Cup break, Simone Inzaghi’s side secured all three points against Atalanta, courtesy of Edin Dzeko’s brace and an own goal by Jose Palomino. Nerazzurri turned up to their return to competitive action with a training camp in Malta, followed by four friendly wins from five and a 1-1 draw against Real Betis during the World Cup break. Meanwhile, Inter have won six of their last seven league-games.
Napoli, on the other hand, have been the team to beat in the Italian top flight this season. The Azzurri are seeking a first Scudetto for more than 30 years, Luciano Spalletti’s side ended 2022 by winning each of their 11 Serie A matches, the best streak in the Italian top flight in five years. Napoli edged past Udinese in a five-goal thriller in their last competitive game, courtesy of goals from Victor Osimhen, Piotr Zielinski and Eljif Elmas. During a long mid-winter break, the Blues were involved in friendly fixtures, winning against Antalyaspor and Crystal Palace, before losing to Villarreal and Lille.
Inter forward Lautaro Martinez has returned from Argentina after the World Cup triumph celebrations and is likely to start on the bench on Wednesday. Dzeko could partner Romelu Lukaku up front, with Denzel Dumfries and Dimarco occupying the flanks. Barrel, Calhanoglu and Mkhitaryan might form the midfield-trio. Meanwhile, Marcelo Brozovic, who played a key role in Croatia’s third-place finish in the Qatar World Cup, is sidelined with a calf strain. As for Napoli, Osimhen will continue to spearhead the attack, with Politano and Kvaratskhelia in support.
Inter Milan possible line-up: Onana, Skriniar, Acerbi, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitarya, Dimarco, Dzeko, Lukaku
Napoli possible line-up: Meret, Di Lorenzo, Kim, Jesus, Rui, Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski, Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia
Inter Milan
| Opponents | Score |
| Sassuolo | 0-1 (W) |
| Reggina | 0-2 (W) |
| Real Betis | 1-1 (D) |
| Salzburg | 4-0 (W) |
| Gzira United | 1-6 (W) |
Napoli
| Opponents | Score |
| Lille | 1-4 (L) |
| Villarreal | 2-3 (L) |
| Crystal Palace | 1-3 (W) |
| Antalyaspor | 2-3 (W) |
| Udinese | 3-2 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Napoli draw Inter Milan | 1-1 |
| Inter Milan beat Napoli | 3-2 |
| Napoli draw Inter Milan | 1-1 |
| Inter Milan beat Napoli | 1-0 |
| Inter Milan beat Napoli | 2-0 |
The Serie A match between Inter Milan and Napoli will take place at San Siro on Thursday at 1:15 am IST.
| Inter Milan vs Napoli | Key Details |
| Date | January 4 (Italy) |
| Venue | San Siro |
| Kickoff time in Italy | 8:45 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:15 am (Thursday) |
The live telecast of the Serie A matches in India is available on the Sports 18 network. Fans will also be able to watch the live streaming on Voot Select. Besides, the match between Inter Milan and Napoli can also be seen on Sky Go Italia and DAZN network in Italy
