Both teams advanced to the Last 16 stage of Europa League midweek and face each other on Sunday evening (18:00 CET) at San Siro in a key match for their next year’s European aspirations, through Serie A.
Inter Milan Betting News
Three consecutive victories in Serie A and a successive knockout fixture against Celtic in Europa League, reinstated Inter Milan’s recently missing prestige. Under their new coach, Roberto Mancini, and after January’s new signings, the Nerazzuri are once again a squad full of confidence.
If Inter defeats Fiorentina on Sunday, their gap in Serie A table will be reduced to just a point and Inter will join for good the group of teams that claim a European spot through Serie A. Given the fact that Inter travels to Napoli next week, the match against Fiorentina on Sunday is considered a rather essential one.
Swissman Xherdan Shaqiri returns in the starting squad after serving a suspension last week, Samir Handanovic will be back as well. Marco Andreolli, Jonathan, Danilo D’Ambrosio and Yuto Nagatomo are out.
Fiorentina Betting News
Fiorentina will face Roma in the next stage of Europa League, after their qualification over Premier League’s Tottenham midweek. Mario Gomez was again the man who unlocked the opposite defence, clearing the path for a 2-0 victory over the London side.
The Viola are without a defeat in their last eleven matches in all competitions. They remain on schedule in both domestic competitions, on course for a European spot in Serie A and already in the semifinals of Coppa Italia (they play against Juventus on Thursday).
Injuries, combined with fatigue, could be an issue for the visitors, but so far they seem they can handle it. In the first round of Serie A Fiorentina thrashed Inter with a 3-0 victory, but it was a different Nerazzuri side back then.
Inter Milan vs Fiorentina Match Prediction
Both teams are in great form, the outcome of this match will be decided by the small details. Fatigue from their European matches could impel both contenders to settle for a point.
Match Betting Tip: Draw @ 3.40 with Bet365
