Inter Milan vs Fiorentina
Italy Serie A
Date: Saturday, 26 September 2020
Kick-Off at 19.45 UK
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan.
Match preview
Inter 2019-20 campaign could have ended in disappointment as they lost to Sevilla in the final of the Europa League, but there is no doubt that the Italian side has made huge strides forward last term .
Indeed, the tale team finished second in Serie A, one point behind champions Juventus and the club's fans will expect another title challenge this season.
It seems incredible to think that Inter has not won Serie A since 2010, when they finished ninth in 2012-13 and in 2014-15 eighth during a very difficult time.
Back-to-back fourth places were followed by the second last term, however, and the Black and Blues have set up a team full of quality and definitely capable of challenging again for this term silverware.
Ashraf Hakimi was important this summer in terms of transfer fees entering the club, while Lautaro Martinez is still at the club despite suggestions that Barcelona are determined to sign it.
Fiorentina, meanwhile, opened its 2020-21 Serie A with a 1-0 win over Torino with last weekend courtesy of a 78th minute strike by Gaetano Castrovilli.
Violet improved their 16th in 2018-19 to claim 10 last season, but are still far from being the top side four they were between 2012 and 2015.
A quick glance at the team suggests that Fiorentina have the quality to push for a top half finish this season, however, and the side of Giuseppe Iachini have now won their last three league games.
The Viola are unbeaten in each of their last three Serie A matches with Inter, including a goalless draw in the corresponding device between the two sides in the latter stages of last season.
Inter Milan vs Fiorentina Head-to-Head
Inter Milan and Fiorentina are two of the biggest clubs in Italy and played 32 Serie A fixtures since the turn of the century. Fiorentina managed to win seven matches against 18 wins Inter Milan.
The previous meeting between these two teams in July this year ended in a 0-0 stalemate. With Hakimi and Arturo Vidal Ashraf added to the ranks of Inter Milan, however, the home side held the upper hand in this unit.
Inter Milan form guide in Serie A: Yet to play
Fiorentina form guide in Serie A: W
Inter Milan vs Fiorentina Preview
There are many new when it comes to Inter Milan and recent transfers. Ivan Perisic had a great season for Bayern Munich, but his loan contract has expired and now it's back to Giuseppe Meazza.
In addition, the Board has completed the transfer of Arturo Vidal from Barcelona. Support for the back line should be in Aleksandar Kolarov recently signed from Roma. The most expensive is Hakimi arrival Ashraf.
Antonio Conte has now undoubtedly the machinery necessary to aim the highest position, especially if Lautaro Martinez stays for one year.
Fiorentina has struggled a lot in the opening game, but eventually won the match against Torino with the goal of Gaetano Castrovilli in the latter stages.
We believe they will find a net average of Inter on Saturday, but still lose the game.
Inter Milan vs Fiorentina betting tips
Inter to win and score two teams @ 3.10
Over 3.5 goals @ 2.62.
