Napoli and Inter Milan are set to go head-to-head in the highly anticipated Supercoppa Italiana final, scheduled to take place on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Riyadh's Al-Awwal Stadium. This clash brings together two successful teams, with Napoli emerging as the Serie A champions and Inter Milan holding the Coppa Italia trophy.
In terms of team news, Napoli will have to cope without the services of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Jens Cajuste, who are both suspended. However, they will be eligible to participate in the Supercoppa decider. On the other hand, Inter Milan will have their complete squad available for selection, providing them with a full-strength team for this crucial encounter.
Considering the team news and recent performances, the prediction for the match leans towards a 2-1 victory for Inter Milan. Historically, Inter Milan has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning four of their last seven encounters against Napoli. Additionally, goals have been a common occurrence in their recent meetings, with both teams finding the back of the net in four of their last six matches.
Football enthusiasts can look forward to an exhilarating showdown as these two Italian giants battle it out for the Supercoppa Italiana title. The match promises to be a thrilling contest, with Napoli aiming to add another trophy to their successful season, while Inter Milan seeks to continue their dominance in this fixture.
Napoli possible starting lineup:
Gollini; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus; Mazzocchi, Cajuste, Lobotka, Rui; Politano, Simeone, Kvaratskhelia
Inter Milan possible starting lineup:
Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez