Prediction: Spezia vs Inter Milan

Prediction: Inter win

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: 888sport

Serie A football is back once again this weekend as we prepare for an exciting set of fixtures. It all begins on Friday night when Spezia Calcio play host to Inter Milan in a clash between two sides at polar opposite ends of the table. Spezia are in need of salvation, whereas Inter want to ensure they can keep pushing as hard as possible until we reach the end of the campaign.

Spezia Calcio

After flirting with relegation before ultimately staying up in their last two seasons, Spezia Calcio look set to repeat that trend this time around. Alas, you can never take your top flight status for granted, which is why Spezia need to be careful that they don’t fall into the habit of getting complacent. They’ve got an interesting team but with 21 goals in 25 appearances, they need to learn how to put the ball in the back of the net.

Inter Milan

Inter Milan still serve as one of Italian football’s top clubs, just a few years on from finally recapturing the Serie A title. They missed out to rivals AC last May and this time around, they are trailing in a big way with Napoli seemingly running away with it. Still, this is a team that has proven in the past they don’t give up, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the next few weeks to see if they can keep the pressure up.

Factors to Consider

• In their last meeting back in August, Inter beat Spezia 3-0.
• Spezia have drawn three and lost three of their last six games.
• Inter have won four, drawn one and lost one of their last six games.
• Spezia have scored four goals and conceded 11 in their last six games.
• Inter have scored seven goals and conceded two in their last six games.

Conclusion

We do think Spezia will be able to get off a few jabs, so to speak, but it ultimately won’t be enough to make up for the gap in quality between the two. Inter will carve through them after an initially tough opening 15 or 20 minutes, putting Spezia under the kind of pressure that they won’t be used to. In the end, we’re expecting a comfortable 2-0 or 3-0 win as Milan try and keep their slim title hopes alive.

Prediction: Inter win

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: 888sport