Prediction: Inter Milan vs Juventus

Verdict: Under 2.5 goals

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Dachbet

In what is a heavyweight Serie A showdown on Saturday evening, Inter Milan will welcome Juventus to the San Siro.

Inter Milan

Starting with the hosts, making real history last season as they stormed their way to a 20th domestic crown, Inter Milan have certainly underlined their status as Italy’s new poster boy. Although the defending champions might open this weekend’s fixtures sat three points adrift of dethroning Napoli at the top of the table, Simone Inzaghi’s side are in the midst of another purple patch. Eventually snatching a dramatic last-gasp 1-0 victory away at Swiss giants Young Boys earlier in the week, the Nerazzurri will be looking to collect a heavyweight scalp on Saturday evening. Marking their return from October’s international break with an eye-catching 1-0 win against Roma, Inter Milan have now won each of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Really turning a corner on either side of the fortnight interval, Inzaghi’s camp will be relishing a return to the San Siro this weekend.

Team News

Missing out away at Young Boys earlier in the week through a thigh issue, Inter Milan are once again sweating over the fitness of Turkey international Hakan Calhanoglu here. Likewise, former Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi faces a late fitness test on Saturday evening.

Settling for a spot on the bench in Switzerland on Wednesday night, attacking talisman Lautaro Martinez should be handed a full recall at the San Siro. Italy international Alessandro Bastoni should also return at the heart of Inzaghi’s defence.

Juventus

As for the visitors, while Juventus might have continued to impress since Thiago Motta’s arrival in Turin over the summer, the Old Lady suffered what was major European frustration in midweek. Eventually falling to a shock 1-0 loss at home against German outfit Stuttgart, the former Bologna boss will be calling on an immediate response here. Despite marking their return from October’s international break with a 1-0 victory against Lazio, Saturday’s guests will be more than aware that they have a real tussle on their hands this weekend. Although Juventus might have registered 10 points from just their previous four showdowns outside of Turin across all competitions, they should be concerned by a downbeat record against the defending champions. Hit with a 1-0 defeat when they travelled to the San Siro back on February 4th, they have failed to win any of their previous four meetings.

Team News

While veteran defender Danilo might have been shown a dramatic late red card against Stuttgart earlier in the week, the one-time Manchester City star is free to feature here. However, missing out in Turin on Wednesday night, summer recruit and former Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luis remains a doubt.

Recording seven goals across all competitions so far this season, Serbian marksman Dusan Vlahovic will play a leading role in the final third. Arriving from AC Milan on an initial season-long loan switch, Pierre Kalulu should keep his spot at the heart of Motta’s defence.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Inter Milan and Juventus last met back on February 4th, the defending champions collected a 1-0 victory at the San Siro.
• The Nerazzurri are unbeaten in all of their last four meetings against Juventus across all competitions.
• Inter Milan have won each of their previous five appearances across all formats.
• Juventus have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their previous four appearances.
• Each of the last six meetings between Inter Milan and Juventus have finished with under 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

While we might have a heavyweight Serie A showdown on the cards this weekend, Saturday’s opponents do have a habit of producing cagey affairs when they meet. Although Inter Milan might have snatched a 1-0 win when they welcomed Juventus to the San Siro for their most recent battle on February 4th, it should be highlighted that each of their last six straight meetings across all competitions have finished with under 2.5 goals.

Verdict: Under 2.5 goals

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Dachbet