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

Napoli’s Recent Form and Struggles

It’s clear that Napoli’s recent outings have left them feeling frustrated. Following the international fixtures, the Neapolitans resumed their campaign by suffering two consecutive losses.

and Champions League Disappointments

Within , the reigning champions experienced a 1-0 defeat to Torino in Turin last weekend, failing to convert numerous promising opportunities, even though their xG registered an impressive 2.05. This was followed by an even more crushing blow: a 2-6 thrashing away against PSV in the Champions League.

Defensive Woes and Team News for Inter Match

McTominay initially put them ahead, but subsequently, Conte’s defensive line collapsed, and Lucca compounded their woes with a late, ill-advised red card, culminating in a devastating defeat. The coach of the home side expressed his dismay: “We should not have let in so many. We have nine new players, and not all have fully adapted to the environment yet, but we are nonetheless disheartened.” Indeed, this string of poor results could potentially continue. Contini, Lobotka, and Lukaku are confirmed absentees against Inter, with Hojlund and Rrahmani also facing fitness concerns.

Inter’s Resurgent Form

In stark contrast to the Italian champions, Inter appears to be in magnificent form currently. Cristian Chivu’s squad is showcasing vibrant and highly effective football, systematically extending their impressive winning run. Following the recent international break, the ‘Nerazzurri’ successfully navigated a tough fixture at the Olimpico against Gasperini’s Roma, clinching a win thanks to an early Bonny goal. They then proceeded to secure their third consecutive clean sheet victory in the Champions League, demolishing Union Hubert 4-0 in Belgium, even though Esposito missed a couple of golden opportunities.

Inter’s Motivation and Team News

Consequently, with Napoli grappling with difficulties, the Milanese side arrives at this pivotal match looking considerably more cohesive and potent. They undoubtedly harbor ambitions of avenging the championship title they narrowly lost to the Neapolitans at the close of last season. For this encounter, Inter will be without Darmian and Di Gennaro, while Marcus Thuram’s participation remains uncertain.