Coppa Italia: Napoli vs Inter Milan Betting Preview, Odds, Prediction

Napoli is very close to reaching the finals of Coppa Italia, as they have a minimal lead from their first match of the semis against Inter Milan. Even though they weren’t a better team in that clash, the team from Naples got away with a win and an excellent starting position before the rematch. There won’t be any fans at San Paolo, which is a major setback for the hosts, but that is something they can’t go against.

Preview

Napoli (+180) is not the favorite in this one, even though they have the lead and the home-court advantage. The bookies are aware that Partenopei didn’t win in Milan because of their excellent performance, but because Inter played below expectations, especially upfront.

Gattuso will try to set up a block in the middle and slow down the game, as he often uses such an approach against stronger sides. Even though Napoli isn’t a team who knows how to defend, and is made for offensive tactics, they’ve shown certain qualities in matters like these.

Napoli was in excellent shape before COVID-19 pandemics started, and they had four wins and a draw against Barcelona in five last games played.

Inter Milan (+140) swallowed a bitter pill before the pause, as they lost to Juventus in Serie A, 2-0, practically wasting all its chances to win the Scudetto. It was a big frustration for Nerrazzurri who already lost to Lazio in the previous round.

They are now left with the Italian Cup and the Europa League, as the possible two places to win the trophy. Still, to be honest, EL is a much more severe place for doing so, and they have to focus all their strength in this one in order to reach the finals and an opportunity to get even with the Old Lady.

Previous four games, this team plays ended with a moderate efficiency, meaning two or three goals, and when looking at the games played on the road, it’s six in the past seven.

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Malcuit and Manolas both have knee problems, and they are questionable for this event.

On the other side, there is no news considering Inter Milan and its players.

Head to Head Matches

The two sides played twice this season, once in Serie A and the second time in Coppa Italia. That first leg of this matchup ended with 0-1 for Napoli, with Fabian Ruiz netting in the 57th minute. We can say that the hosts in that one didn’t deserve to lose, but then again, we are not here to judge.

The situation in Seria A was completely different, with Inter demolishing Napoli in Naples, 1-3, in a match which could have ended more convincingly in guests’ favor.

Prediction

Gattuso, as we said already, is going to set up defensive tactics, trying to protect its goal and then to rely upon quick counter-attacks in the hope of endangering Handanovic’s goal.

Under 2.5 goals here is looking like the best possible solution for betting, and the moneyline is not that bad either, -115. Because of that, we are going to recommend it in this preview.