Inter Milan are aiming to get their campaign back on track when they host Fiorentina in an Italian Serie A fixture on Wednesday. The Nerazzurri are looking to maintain their solid home record, while the visitors have struggled to find their best form this season.
Inter Milan are coming off a 3-1 defeat at Napoli last time out in Serie A, with Hakan Calhanoglu getting their only goal. However, manager Cristian Chivu will consider that result a minor blip as the hosts had won their previous seven matches in all competitions.
The Nerazzurri have been on the road in their last three matches and return to the fortress of San Siro for this clash. They have won their last three home matches, including a 4-1 victory over Cremonese last time out.
In contrast to Inter Milan's fine showings, Fiorentina have struggled to play at their best this season. They are yet to secure a Serie A win so far and are currently in the relegation zone.
Fiorentina travel to Milan off the back of a 2-2 home draw with Bologna, with Albert Gudmundsson and Moise Kean getting their goals. However, Stefano Pioli's men suffered a 2-1 defeat at AC Milan in their previous Serie A away fixture.
How the bookies view it: Smooth sailing for Inter Milan
Inter Milan have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 1/3 by BOYLE Sports to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Fiorentina is valued at 7/1, while a draw is set at odds of 15/4.
Head to head: Inter Milan on top
Inter Milan have a 29-9 advantage with nine draws in the last 47 matches against Fiorentina. The Nerazzurri claimed a 2-1 home victory in the last meeting back in February.
Players to watch: Martinez to star
Lautaro Martinez has scored in Inter Milan's last three home matches and will be the one to watch. The striker also has six goals in 13 appearances against Fiorentina and will be keen to maintain his scoring run (Lautaro Martinez anytime goalscorer – priced at Evens by BOYLE Sports).
Kean was on target in the draw with Bologna for his second Serie A goal of the season. Having also scored twice against Inter Milan last season, the striker could be worth keeping an eye on (Moise Kean anytime goalscorer – valued at odds of 7/1).
Probable line-ups:
Inter Milan are without Marcus Thuram, who is currently sidelined with a thigh injury. Francesco Esposito could replace Ange-Yoan Bonny in attack, while Stefan de Vrij could be given a start at the back.
Christian Kouame and Tariq Lamptey are both ruled out for Fiorentina with knee injuries. Kean and Gudmundsson should continue in attack, while Pablo Mari is set to line up in defence.
Inter Milan: Sommer, Akanji, de Vrij, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Di Marco, Esposito, Martinez.
Fiorentina: De Gea, Pongracic, Mari, Ranieri, Dodo, Mandragora, Nicolussi, Fagioli, Gosens, Gudmundsson, Kean.
Anything else catch the eye?
Both teams have scored in three of Fiorentina’s last four matches (BTTS YES – available at Evens with BOYLE Sports). There have been goals in both halves in Inter Milan's last five home matches (Goal in both halves – offered at 4/6).
Inter Milan have led at the break in their last three home matches (Inter Milan halftime win – set at odds of 5/6). The hosts are priced at minimal odds for a straight victory, so a win and over 2.5 goals should offer more value (Inter Milan win & over 2.5 goals – priced at Evens).
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