Internazionale host the Premier League outfit Southampton FC at the San Siro on Thursday night as the Serie A side hope to salvage their Europa League campaign.
Internazionale Milan Betting News
Inter’ suffered consecutive defeats in their Europa League campaign, with the Italian giants of yesteryear currently sitting bottom of Group K. Last time out in the Europa League Inter took on Sparta Prague away from home, with Frank De Boer’s men losing 3-1 to the Czech side.
In Serie A meanwhile Inter took on Cagliari at home, disappointingly losing 2-1, leaving them 12th in the table, with their Dutch boss’s job now on the line. With regard to team news for Thursday Geoffrey Kondogbia, Joao Mario, Stevan Jovetic and Gabriel are not included in Inter’s Europa League squad and will not feature here.
Elsewhere, Felipe Melo is an injury doubt after missing their shock 2-1 defeat to Cagliari at the weekend.
Southampton FC Betting News
Southampton meanwhile go into Thursday’s match as a recent standout in the club’s history given the history and size of their opponents. However, the Saints are far ahead of their opponents in terms of stability rather then necessary pure quality, having accrued four points from six so far.
Last time out in the Europa League Claude Puel’s men drew 0-0 away to the Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva, while in the Premier League they beat Burnley 3-1 at St. Mary’s. Saints’ Boss Puel is expected to select neither Cedric Soares and Ryan Bertrand who both missed their 3-1 win over at the weekend through injury and won’t be risked in midweek.
Elsewhere it is not expected summer signing Sofiane Boufal will feature this Thursday, with the player yet to make his debut for his new club.
Internazionale vs Southampton FC Match Prediction
Inter have lost their last four consecutive Europa League matches, while in Serie A their form remains hapless. Southampton meanwhile have steadily improved this season, with Charlie Austin hitting impressive form lately.
The Premier League side may not have played at such a historic ground outside of England recently but should relish the occasion and pick up three points here.
