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Futmetrix Verdict
91
FT
Mon, Oct 26
Galatasaray
2-1
Fenerbahçe
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
32
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Osimhen's brace settles the Istanbul derby
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
68
⚖️ Balance
42
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
Mbappé breaks El Clásico late
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ H. Mkhitaryan ↑P. Zielinski 32'
33' K. De Bruyne
37' ↓ K. De Bruyne ↑M. Olivera
45'+6 Billy Gilmour
HT
54' S. McTominay (L. Spinazzola)
Lautaro Martínez 57'
H. Calhanoglu 59'
↓ A. Bonny ↑F. Esposito 62'
67' F. Anguissa (David Neres)
↓ H. Calhanoglu ↑P. Sucic 72'
↓ D. Dumfries ↑Luis Henrique 73'
↓ N. Barella ↑D. Frattesi 73'
81' ↓ David Neres ↑N. Lang
81' ↓ M. Politano ↑E. Elmas
90' ↓ A. Buongiorno ↑S. Beukema
90' ↓ L. Spinazzola ↑M. Gutierrez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Vanja Milinković-Savić 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giovanni Di Lorenzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Jesus 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Alessandro Buongiorno 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Leonardo Spinazzola 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Midfielders
Billy Gilmour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Politano
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
81
Entry
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kevin De Bruyne
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Scott McTominay
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
David Neres
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Arda Yazıcı 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Spinelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pasquale Mazzocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Marianucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eljif Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Vergara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giuseppe Ambrosino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noa Lang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Inter
Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Manuel Akanji 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Francesco Acerbi 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
73
Passes
8
Duels
Alessandro Bastoni
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
77
Passes
7
Duels
Midfielders
Denzel Dumfries
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Nicolò Barella 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
67
Passes
4
Duels
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Federico Dimarco
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ange-Yoan Bonny 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lautaro Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Alessandro Calligaris
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josep Martínez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yann Bisseck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piotr Zieliński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Pio Esposito
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
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 |
Napoli Win
Inter Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Napoli
Inter
Napoli
Inter
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Napoli Conquer Inter in High-Stakes Title Clash
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A clinical display from the league leaders ensures they maintain their grip on the title race with a statement victory at home.
Precision Over Possession at the Maradona
From the opening exchange at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, it was clear that tactical discipline would outweigh creative flair. An Intensity rating of 11.1 reflected a match where every yard of turf was fiercely contested. While Inter controlled possession with 57%, they struggled to penetrate a resolute home defense. The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when K. De Bruyne stepped up to the penalty spot. The Belgian playmaker dispatched his effort with clinical accuracy, rewarding Napoli for their patient approach. Despite Inter's territorial advantage, they failed to register a single shot on target in a frustrated opening half.
A Thirteen-Minute Whirlwind
The match erupted into life during a frantic second-half period where the Balance score of 3.5 was tested by a flurry of goals. In the 54th minute, S. McTominay doubled the advantage, finishing expertly following a precise delivery from L. Spinazzola. The joy was short-lived, however, as VAR drama unfolded just three minutes later. A confirmed penalty for a foul on Lautaro Martínez allowed H. Calhanoglu to pull one back from the spot in the 59th minute. This surge of goals transformed the atmosphere, turning the pitch into a high-pressure arena where momentum shifted with every pass.
Anguissa Seals the Stakes
With a Stakes score of 10.0 emphasizing the importance of this fixture, Napoli refused to buckle under Inter's renewed pressure. The decisive blow landed in the 67th minute when David Neres provided the vision for F. Anguissa to restore the two-goal cushion. Anguissa was the standout performer, earning an 8.3 rating for a dominant display in the engine room. Inter continued to push, accumulating 15 total shots, but their lack of finishing proved costly. This 3-1 result sees Napoli move three points clear of their rivals, turning a potential title scrap into a demonstration of their championship credentials.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Napoli's season?
This win puts Napoli three points clear at the top, solidifying their status as the team to beat in the Scudetto race.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
While Inter controlled possession, the high pressure led to multiple penalties and clinical counter-attacks rather than fluid open play.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A High-Stakes Collision for the Scudetto
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. This is a tactical heavyweight bout where Napoli's fortress meets Inter's relentless march toward the Italian crown.
The Setup
The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona provides the stage for a classic title rivalry. With a Stakes rating of 10.0, the tension is palpable. Inter arrives as the form team of the division, boasting a Form score of 7.8 fueled by a dominant winning streak. However, Napoli has been perfect at home this season, turning their stadium into a graveyard for visiting ambitions. The presence of world-class Stars like Lautaro Martínez and S. McTominay ensures this encounter will be settled by the finest of margins.
Key Battle
The game's pulse will be dictated by the duel between Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Dimarco. Spinazzola’s ability to transition quickly from defense to attack is vital for Napoli's wing-play, but he faces an elite opponent in Dimarco, whose delivery and goal-scoring threat from the flank have been unmatched. This matchup will test the defensive Balance of both units, especially with A. Buongiorno anchoring the home side's back line against the mobility of M. Thuram.
Our Prediction
Inter will look to control the tempo through their midfield engine, but Napoli’s verticality and the clinical edge of R. Højlund will exploit any space left by A. Bastoni and the away defense. It will be a back-and-forth affair where clinical finishing outweighs defensive caution. A 2-2 draw seems the most logical outcome, preserving Inter’s lead while maintaining Napoli’s unbeaten home aura.