Serie A Gameweek 20

Inter 2 - 2 FT Napoli

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Jan 11
Italiano
Inter
2-2
Napoli
⚡ Intensity 81
⚖️ Balance 84
🏆 Stakes 100
🎲 Upset 67
McTominay brace denies Inter in thriller.

Win Probability

  • Inter 55%
  • Draw 26%
  • Napoli 19%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Scudetto Stalemate: McTominay Brace Thwarts Inter at the San Siro

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A high-octane title clash that leaves the Scudetto race wide open as both giants refused to blink at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

Dimarco Ignites the Meazza

The encounter at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza began with the blistering tempo expected of a top-of-the-table six-pointer. Inter, current league leaders, asserted their authority early, utilizing the vision of Nicolò Barella to bypass the visitors' press. The breakthrough arrived in the 9th minute when F. Dimarco found the net following a sharp delivery from M. Thuram, sending the home crowd into raptures. Despite the early setback, the Balance of the match remained remarkably even, with both sides sharing 50% of the possession. Inter’s ability to turn defensive transitions into offensive threats kept the Napoli backline under constant duress, yet the visitors showed glimpses of the resilience that has defined their season context as title contenders.

VAR Drama and the Midfield Battle

Napoli’s response was orchestrated by the tireless running of their Scottish engine. In the 26th minute, S. McTominay leveled the score, capitalizing on a clever setup by E. Elmas. As the second half progressed, the Stakes reached a boiling point. The game took a controversial turn in the 69th minute when a VAR review confirmed a penalty for Inter after a challenge on Henrikh Mkhitaryan. H. Calhanoglu stepped up in the 73rd minute, clinical as ever from twelve yards, to restore Inter's advantage. The Nerazzurri seemed poised to extend their lead at the summit, controlling the rhythm while Napoli struggled to rediscover their offensive flow under the floodlights of Milan.

McTominay’s Final Word

Just as the home side appeared to have secured the points, the introduction of N. Lang from the bench provided the spark Napoli desperately needed. In the 81st minute, Lang turned provider, delivering a precise ball that allowed S. McTominay to ghost into the box and smash home his second of the night. An Intensity rating of 12.2 tells the story of a relentless final ten minutes where neither side was willing to settle for a point. Despite late pressure from Barella and the Inter attack, the match ended in a breathless 2-2 draw. The result keeps Inter six points ahead of their rivals, but the psychological boost belongs to the visitors, who proved they could go toe-to-toe with the champions on their own turf.

Key Questions

What made Scott McTominay the Man of the Match?

McTominay's 9.3 rating was fueled by two clinical goals and a dominant physical presence that disrupted Inter's midfield rhythm throughout the match.

What does this mean for Inter's season?

Inter remains top of Serie A with 46 points, but the draw prevents them from pulling away in the title race.

How did substitute Scott McTominay change the game?

Though he started the match, McTominay acted as the ultimate game-changer by scoring twice to equalize whenever Inter took the lead.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
50%
50%
Inter 50%
Napoli 50%
Shots
13
7
Inter 13
Napoli 7
Shots on Target
4
3
Inter 4
Napoli 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.45
0.74
Inter 1.45
Napoli 0.74
Passes
486
487
Inter 486
Napoli 487
Pass Accuracy
86%
83%
Inter 86%
Napoli 83%
Corners
4
1
Inter 4
Napoli 1
Fouls
12
11
Inter 12
Napoli 11
Yellow Cards
0
1
Inter 0
Napoli 1
Red Cards
0
0
Inter 0
Napoli 0

Match Events

9' ⚽ F. Dimarco (M. Thuram)
S. McTominay (E. Elmas) ⚽ 26'
HT
62' 🔄 ↓ P. Zielinski ↑H. Mkhitaryan
73' ⚽ H. Calhanoglu
↓ S. Beukema ↑N. Lang 🔄 78'
S. McTominay (N. Lang) ⚽ 81'
83' 🔄 ↓ M. Thuram ↑F. Esposito
88' 🔄 ↓ F. Dimarco ↑Carlos Augusto
88' 🔄 ↓ L. Martinez ↑A. Bonny
88' 🔄 ↓ H. Calhanoglu ↑P. Sucic
Juan Jesus 🟨 90'+2
↓ M. Politano ↑P. Mazzocchi 🔄 90'+4
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Inter

Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer
SIEVE
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Yann Bisseck
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Manuel Akanji
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Bastoni
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Barella
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Piotr Zieliński
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Federico Dimarco
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Marcus Thuram
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Lautaro Martínez
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
Alessandro Calligaris
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alain Taho
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Acerbi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Cocchi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Pio Esposito
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Napoli

Goalkeepers
Vanja Milinković-Savić
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Sam Beukema
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Amir Rrahmani
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Juan Jesus
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
54%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Giovanni Di Lorenzo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanislav Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Scott McTominay
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Leonardo Spinazzola
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Matteo Politano
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Eljif Elmas
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Rasmus Højlund
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Nikita Contini
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alex Meret
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alessandro Buongiorno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Marianucci
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pasquale Mazzocchi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Olivera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Vergara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noa Lang
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
12
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Giuseppe Ambrosino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Lucca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
01/11/2026 Inter 2 - 2 Napoli Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
10/25/2025 Napoli 3 - 1 Inter Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
03/01/2025 Napoli 1 - 1 Inter Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
11/10/2024 Inter 1 - 1 Napoli Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
03/17/2024 Inter 1 - 1 Napoli Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
01/22/2024 Napoli 0 - 1 Inter Super Cup Al Awal Park at King Saud University
12/03/2023 Napoli 0 - 3 Inter Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
05/21/2023 Napoli 3 - 1 Inter Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
01/04/2023 Inter 1 - 0 Napoli Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
02/12/2022 Napoli 1 - 1 Inter Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
01/11/2026
2 - 2
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
10/25/2025
3 - 1
Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
03/01/2025
1 - 1
Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
11/10/2024
1 - 1
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
03/17/2024
1 - 1
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
01/22/2024
0 - 1
Super Cup Al Awal Park at King Saud University
12/03/2023
0 - 3
Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
05/21/2023
3 - 1
Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
01/04/2023
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
02/12/2022
1 - 1
Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Inter Win
Napoli Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 20 46 43 17 +26 WInter 1 - 0 Lecce (14-01-2026)DInter 2 - 2 Napoli (11-01-2026)WParma 0 - 2 Inter (07-01-2026)WInter 3 - 1 Bologna (04-01-2026)WAtalanta 0 - 1 Inter (28-12-2025)
2 AC Milan 20 43 33 16 +17 WComo 1 - 3 AC Milan (15-01-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-01-2026)DAC Milan 1 - 1 Genoa (08-01-2026)WCagliari 0 - 1 AC Milan (02-01-2026)WAC Milan 3 - 0 Hellas Verona (28-12-2025)
3 Napoli 20 40 30 17 +13 DNapoli 0 - 0 Parma (14-01-2026)DInter 2 - 2 Napoli (11-01-2026)DNapoli 2 - 2 Hellas Verona (07-01-2026)WLazio 0 - 2 Napoli (04-01-2026)WCremonese 0 - 2 Napoli (28-12-2025)
4 Juventus 20 39 32 16 +16 WJuventus 5 - 0 Cremonese (12-01-2026)WSassuolo 0 - 3 Juventus (06-01-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Lecce (03-01-2026)WPisa 0 - 2 Juventus (27-12-2025)WJuventus 2 - 1 AS Roma (20-12-2025)
5 AS Roma 20 39 24 12 +12 WAS Roma 2 - 0 Sassuolo (10-01-2026)WLecce 0 - 2 AS Roma (06-01-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 0 AS Roma (03-01-2026)WAS Roma 3 - 1 Genoa (29-12-2025)LJuventus 2 - 1 AS Roma (20-12-2025)
6 Como 20 34 28 16 +12 LComo 1 - 3 AC Milan (15-01-2026)DComo 1 - 1 Bologna (10-01-2026)WPisa 0 - 3 Como (06-01-2026)WComo 1 - 0 Udinese (03-01-2026)WLecce 0 - 3 Como (27-12-2025)
7 Atalanta 20 31 25 19 +6 WAtalanta 2 - 0 Torino (10-01-2026)WBologna 0 - 2 Atalanta (07-01-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 0 AS Roma (03-01-2026)LAtalanta 0 - 1 Inter (28-12-2025)WGenoa 0 - 1 Atalanta (21-12-2025)
8 Bologna 20 30 29 22 +7 WHellas Verona 2 - 3 Bologna (15-01-2026)DComo 1 - 1 Bologna (10-01-2026)LBologna 0 - 2 Atalanta (07-01-2026)LInter 3 - 1 Bologna (04-01-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 Sassuolo (28-12-2025)
9 Lazio 20 28 21 16 +5 WHellas Verona 0 - 1 Lazio (11-01-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 Fiorentina (07-01-2026)LLazio 0 - 2 Napoli (04-01-2026)DUdinese 1 - 1 Lazio (27-12-2025)DLazio 0 - 0 Cremonese (20-12-2025)
10 Udinese 20 26 22 32 -10 DUdinese 2 - 2 Pisa (10-01-2026)WTorino 1 - 2 Udinese (07-01-2026)LComo 1 - 0 Udinese (03-01-2026)DUdinese 1 - 1 Lazio (27-12-2025)LFiorentina 5 - 1 Udinese (21-12-2025)
11 Sassuolo 20 23 23 27 -4 LAS Roma 2 - 0 Sassuolo (10-01-2026)LSassuolo 0 - 3 Juventus (06-01-2026)DSassuolo 1 - 1 Parma (03-01-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 Sassuolo (28-12-2025)LSassuolo 0 - 1 Torino (21-12-2025)
12 Torino 20 23 21 32 -11 LAtalanta 2 - 0 Torino (10-01-2026)LTorino 1 - 2 Udinese (07-01-2026)WHellas Verona 0 - 3 Torino (04-01-2026)LTorino 1 - 2 Cagliari (27-12-2025)WSassuolo 0 - 1 Torino (21-12-2025)
13 Cremonese 20 22 20 28 -8 LJuventus 5 - 0 Cremonese (12-01-2026)DCremonese 2 - 2 Cagliari (08-01-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 0 Cremonese (04-01-2026)LCremonese 0 - 2 Napoli (28-12-2025)DLazio 0 - 0 Cremonese (20-12-2025)
14 Parma 20 22 14 22 -8 DNapoli 0 - 0 Parma (14-01-2026)WLecce 1 - 2 Parma (11-01-2026)LParma 0 - 2 Inter (07-01-2026)DSassuolo 1 - 1 Parma (03-01-2026)WParma 1 - 0 Fiorentina (27-12-2025)
15 Genoa 20 19 22 29 -7 WGenoa 3 - 0 Cagliari (12-01-2026)DAC Milan 1 - 1 Genoa (08-01-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Pisa (03-01-2026)LAS Roma 3 - 1 Genoa (29-12-2025)LGenoa 0 - 1 Atalanta (21-12-2025)
16 Cagliari 20 19 21 30 -9 LGenoa 3 - 0 Cagliari (12-01-2026)DCremonese 2 - 2 Cagliari (08-01-2026)LCagliari 0 - 1 AC Milan (02-01-2026)WTorino 1 - 2 Cagliari (27-12-2025)DCagliari 2 - 2 Pisa (21-12-2025)
17 Lecce 20 17 13 28 -15 LInter 1 - 0 Lecce (14-01-2026)LLecce 1 - 2 Parma (11-01-2026)LLecce 0 - 2 AS Roma (06-01-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Lecce (03-01-2026)LLecce 0 - 3 Como (27-12-2025)
18 Fiorentina 20 14 21 31 -10 DFiorentina 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-01-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 Fiorentina (07-01-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 0 Cremonese (04-01-2026)LParma 1 - 0 Fiorentina (27-12-2025)WFiorentina 5 - 1 Udinese (21-12-2025)
19 Pisa 20 13 15 30 -15 DUdinese 2 - 2 Pisa (10-01-2026)LPisa 0 - 3 Como (06-01-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Pisa (03-01-2026)LPisa 0 - 2 Juventus (27-12-2025)DCagliari 2 - 2 Pisa (21-12-2025)
20 Hellas Verona 20 13 17 34 -17 LHellas Verona 2 - 3 Bologna (15-01-2026)LHellas Verona 0 - 1 Lazio (11-01-2026)DNapoli 2 - 2 Hellas Verona (07-01-2026)LHellas Verona 0 - 3 Torino (04-01-2026)LAC Milan 3 - 0 Hellas Verona (28-12-2025)

Find your next match faster.

Honest match ratings. Find what is worth watching—without the clutter.

Bookmark this page

This page updates as new matches arrive.

Keep these picks handy.

Press Ctrl+D, then confirm in your browser.

Viewed labels stay on this device. We don't receive your reading history.

Keep Futmetrix handy

Honest match ratings. Find what is worth watching—without the clutter.