Napoli — Inter : Match Preview and Prediction for October 25,2025

Napoli’s Recent Struggles

Undoubtedly, Napoli must be feeling frustrated with their recent performances. Following the international break, the Neapolitans returned to action with two consecutive defeats.

Domestic and European Disappointments

In , the reigning champions suffered a 1-0 loss to Torino in Turin last weekend, squandering numerous scoring opportunities despite an xG of 2.05. This was followed by an even more significant disappointment: a 2-6 away thrashing by PSV in the Champions League.

Coach’s Concerns and Unavailable Players

McTominay initially opened the scoring, but Conte’s team’s defense subsequently crumbled. Towards the end, Lucca received an unnecessary red card, leading to the rout. The coach himself expressed his disappointment, stating, “We shouldn’t have conceded so many goals; we have 9 new players, and not everyone has fully adapted yet, but we are still disappointed.” This poor run of form might continue. Contini, Lobotka, and Lukaku will be unavailable against Inter, while Hojlund and Rrahmani are questionable.

Inter’s Impressive Form

In stark contrast to the Italian champions, Inter is currently in excellent form. Cristian Chivu’s team is delivering vibrant and effective football, extending their winning streak. After the international fixtures, the ‘Nerazzurri’ passed a tough test at the Olimpico against Gasperini’s Roma, securing a win thanks to an early goal from Bonny. Following this, they achieved their third consecutive clean sheet victory in the Champions League, crushing Union Hilaire 4-0, despite Esposito missing a couple of clear-cut chances.

Motivation for Vengeance and Player Availability

Overall, given Napoli’s struggles, the Milanese side approaches this crucial match in a much more composed and effective state. They are undoubtedly eager to avenge last season’s lost title race against the Neapolitans. For the visitors, Darmian and Di Gennaro will be absent, while Thuram’s participation is uncertain.