Inter Milan eyes to resume their battle for the Serie A title by earning a win against Hellas Verona, who are actually on the verge of the drop zone. In the league table, it is pretty clear who is the team with a better momentum here. Inter are currently at the top of the league table with 45 points across their names. Moreover, Inter are from a 1-1 draw against Genoa on their previous match, which makes them eager to win here. On the other hand, Verona are at the 17th of the league table, having just 14 points in their campaign. However, Verona can no longer afford to lose, as they are going to drop at the drop zone, which they do not want to happen. The meeting between these two teams is on January 6, 2023, at 7:30 PM (GMT+8).
Inter Milan
Inter Milan have had a successful 2023 season, winning the most Serie A matches of any side, surpassing only Manchester City in Europe’s top five leagues. They have won 39 times across all competitions, including the Coppa Italia, their best return in 18 years. In their final fixture, they visited Genoa to extend their lead at the top of Serie A. However, a 1-1 draw at Marassi reduced their four-point advantage over nearest challengers Juventus. Inter would still claim the unofficial title of ‘Campioni d’Inverno’ (winter champions) by picking up one point this weekend. They will aim to re-impose their authority by beating visitors that crumble when arriving at San Siro. The Nerazzurri have won their last four league matches on Milanese soil without conceding a single goal, and Inzaghi expects them to extend their dominance over Hellas Verona on Saturday.
Inter captain Lautaro Martinez and wing-back Federico Dimarco are back in full training, potentially causing a change in the starting lineup. Marko Arnautovic may miss out, and Benjamin Pavard is in contention. Denzel Dumfries and Matteo Darmian will compete for right flank position, with Dimarco replacing Carlos Augusto on the left.
Hellas Verona
Verona, a team with a poor record of 21 defeats and 11 draws against Inter, are heading to Milan in hopes of an unlikely upset. Hellas, who secured a win over relegation rivals Cagliari, have slipped down the standings and are currently in serious trouble. The 17th-placed Scaligeri, who have scored the second-fewest goals in the top flight this term (15), have struggled to score goals in five of their last seven away matches. Their position in 17th place is only maintained on goal difference, highlighting concerns about their lack of offensive prowess. Their struggles in scoring goals and failing to find the net in five of their last seven away matches indicate a challenging outlook for them heading into the weekend’s fixture against Inter.
Marco Baroni is expected to have few injuries, but Isak Hien, Martin Hongla, and Filippo Terracciano have left the club. Belgian forward Cyril Ngonge is also attracting interest, and Ondrej Duda is likely to return to midfield.
Prediction:
Inter Milan (3.0)
Odds: -0.93
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