- Inter form: Inter have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their last 5 matches in all competitions (W3-D1-L1).
- Fiorentina form: Fiorentina have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their last 5 in all competitions (W2-D1-L2).
Terrific test for terrific Nerazzurri
Inter are Serie A 2026/2027 leaders after 7 games, having collected 19 points from a possible 21, while Fiorentina are on 4 points after 7 games and sit in 19th.
It's hard to go against Inter in this one, especially as they come into the game on the back of a 3-0 win at home to AC Parma and a 1-3 away win at Bologna, although they did suffer a crazy 3-4 home defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League in between those results.
Cristian Chivu's high-tempo 3-5-2 setup relies on the players pressing hard and exploiting the space in behind the opposing defense after the ball is won. Inter's wing-backs will test Fiorentina's patient build-up play and, should the Viola manage to escape the first press, the Viola could create pockets.
Paolo Vanoli has set up Fiorentina in a flexible 4-2-3-1/4-1-4-1 system that leans on midfield control and wide rotations. The Viola have been sliding lately, suffering successive defeats to Genoa (2-1) and Como (1-3) and could be in trouble at the San Siro.
Fiorentina have a nuisance factor
Recent meetings and form
The Serie A table does not reflect the true head-to-head record between these sides, which has been very close over the last 5 games (W2-D1-L2).
The most recent meeting in Serie A 2025/2026 ended 1-1 at Artemio Franchi and the hosts, now in a downward spiral, have failed to win on their two most recent visits to Inter.
Key players
- Lautaro Martinez is Inter's most dangerous player and has scored 4 Serie A goals in 4 games for the Nerazzurri this term, while Franco Mastantuono has 3 in 5 and has been involved in 3 of Fiorentina's 8 goals in their last 5 games.
Betting angle
Inter should have enough about them to get the win, but Fiorentina are adept at spoiling games for their opponents, so I'm taking a chance on an alternative wager here.
Inter to win and both teams not to score is a slick play that acknowledges the clear home advantage that the Nerazzurri have and accounts for Fiorentina's current wobble.
