Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Antonio Vergara 35'
45' ↓ Petar Sučić ↑Curtis Jones
45' ↓ Pio Esposito ↑Marcus Thuram
HT
Matteo Politano 50'
Rasmus Hojlund (Giovanni Di Lorenzo) 53'
56' Lautaro Martínez (Federico Dimarco)
↓ Matteo Politano ↑David Neres 62'
↓ Antonio Vergara ↑Kevin De Bruyne 62'
62' ↓ Federico Dimarco ↑Carlos Augusto
68' Lautaro Martínez
72' ↓ Piotr Zieliński ↑Hakan Çalhanoğlu
↓ Rasmus Hojlund ↑Lorenzo Lucca 72'
↓ Stanislav Lobotka ↑Billy Gilmour 79'
79' ↓ Alessandro Bastoni ↑Ange-Yoan Bonny
↓ Alisson Santos ↑Benoît Badiashile 80'
82' Marcus Thuram (Carlos Augusto)
90'+1 Lautaro Martínez (Manuel Akanji)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter
Goalkeepers
Josep Martínez 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Yann Bisseck 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Manuel Akanji
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Alessandro Bastoni 
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
Andy Diouf 
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Nicolò Barella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piotr Zieliński 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Federico Dimarco
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Francesco Pio Esposito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Lautaro Martínez 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.2
Rating
BENCH
Ivan Provedel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raffaele Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Benjamin Pavard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Stones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Aleksandar Stanković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Curtis Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Thuram 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Alex Meret
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Giovanni Di Lorenzo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Amir Rrahmani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafa Marín 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Leonardo Spinazzola
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Stanislav Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Antonio Vergara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Matteo Politano 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.8
Rating
Rasmus Højlund 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Alisson Santos
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Vanja Milinković-Savić
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikita Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mathías Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Costantino Favasuli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benoît Badiashile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Billy Gilmour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin De Bruyne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noa Lang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Neres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
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 |
Inter Win
Napoli Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -7
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Inter
Napoli
Inter
Napoli
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Lautaro's Late Strike Shatters Napoli
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A mesmerising showcase of attacking football that perfectly highlights why this team is a genuine force in the title race.
The Relentless Barrage
Inter immediately set out to dictate the tempo of this crucial early-season fixture. The hosts absolutely dominated possession, suffocating their opponents and turning the pitch into a relentless shooting gallery. An off-the-charts Intensity rating tells the story of a half where an astonishing 45 combined shots were unleashed by both sides. Despite the incredible volume of attacking moves and corners, the breakthrough remained elusive early on. Josep Martínez was instrumental during these nervy exchanges, pulling off a string of crucial saves that kept the match on a knife-edge. The home side knocked on the door repeatedly, but the sheer volume of chances suggested goals were inevitable, even if the finishing initially lacked the necessary edge to alter the scoreline.
A Chaotic Turn of Events
The match exploded into life after the interval, completely shattering the early tactical shape. The Balance of power swung violently as the visitors struck twice in quick succession. Matteo Politano drew first blood in the 50th minute, and before the hosts could recover, Rasmus Hojlund doubled the advantage for Napoli just three minutes later. It looked like an insurmountable mountain to climb, but the response was instantaneous. Lautaro Martínez dragged his side right back into the contest with a vital goal in the 56th minute. Three goals in a manic six-minute spell turned a tense chess match into an absolute firefight. The tactical discipline of the first half vanished, replaced by an open, end-to-end spectacle where every attack looked threatening.
The Stoppage Time Miracle
Knowing the massive Stakes involved in this high-profile clash, the home side refused to accept defeat. The momentum shifted irreversibly when the manager turned to his bench. Marcus Thuram proved to be the ultimate super-sub, capitalising on relentless pressure to smash home the equaliser in the 82nd minute. But this extraordinary contest demanded a blockbuster finale. Deep into the 90th minute, the captain stepped up when it mattered most. Securing his brace, the Argentine striker delivered the final, fatal blow to complete an astonishing two-goal comeback. It was a masterful display of sheer willpower, proving that title contenders find a way to secure all three points even when staring directly into the abyss of defeat.
Key Questions
What made Lautaro Martínez the Man of the Match?
A lethal brace, culminating in a 90th-minute match-winning strike that completed an astonishing two-goal comeback for the hosts.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An incredible second-half frenzy featured three goals in just six minutes, fuelled by a relentless combined total of 45 shots.
How dramatic was the late winner by Lautaro Martínez?
Incredibly dramatic. Arriving in the 90th minute after trailing by two goals, it sparked wild celebrations and secured three massive points.
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.
Heavyweights Collide in Early Title Clash
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. An explosive early-season showdown where momentum and psychological supremacy in the Serie A title race are firmly on the line.
The Setup
The September 05, 2026 fixture pits Inter against Napoli in what feels like an early six-pointer for the Serie A summit. Both clubs sit on maximum points after decisive opening rounds. A towering Stakes rating confirms the tension, as the hosts' lethal four-goal attack meets the visitors' unbroken defensive wall. The Form for both camps is pristine, setting up a captivating tactical duel. Despite early season adjustments, the Balance of the squads hints at a tightly contested chess match, heavily influenced by the sheer volume of Stars ready to steal the show and tilt the scales.
Key Battle
Hakan Çalhanoğlu faces the daunting task of unlocking Amir Rrahmani. Inter's midfield maestro dictates the tempo and creates passing lanes out of thin air, but he will run straight into Napoli's defensive anchor, making this central zone the defining battleground of the afternoon.
Our Prediction
We expect Inter to claim all three points. The hosts' attacking fluidity and relentless pressure will eventually crack Napoli's deep defensive block in the latter stages of the second half.