Inter Milan will be hoping to extend their good form this weekend as they host Fiorentina on Sunday. Roberto Mancini's Inter have won four of their last five games and the European qualification places are finally in sight. They have recorded a 2-1 victory over Cagliari last Monday and the result placed them just four points behind fifth-placed Fiorentina. Inter have also managed to pull through to the last 16 of the Europa League.
Fiorentina have also qualified for the next round of the Europa League after overcoming Tottenham and they are unbeaten in their last seven Serie A matches. Vincenzo Montella's men are aiming to move up to fourth place as soon as possible but a defeat against Inter would put even their current placement in danger.
Samir Handanovic should make his return in goal for Inter while Lukas Podolski could also play after missing out his team's midweek match. Fiorentina's Mohamed Salah, who is on loan for Chelsea, is in red-hot form since joining the Italian side, he has scored three goals in his last four appearances.
Probable line-ups:
Inter Milan: Handanovic - D'Ambrosio, Ranocchia, Juan Jesus, Santon - Guarin, Medel, Hernanes, Shaqiri - Icardi, Palacio
Fiorentina: Tatarusanu - Tomovic, Rodriguez, Basanta, Vargas - Badelj, Aquilani, Fernandez - Joaquin, Gomez, Salah
My prediction: 1-1 draw.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Inter win - 23/20 Draw - 12/5 Fiorentina win - 12/5
kruno1414 9 years ago
A win by Fiorentina must be considered as a surprise , they looked good on the field , disciplined in defence , not creating much chances but managed to score a winning goal through Salah , who adopted really well in their play . Its a player with quality , Chelsea shouldnt let him go that easily , he will prove in the...
A win by Fiorentina must be considered as a surprise , they looked good on the field , disciplined in defence , not creating much chances but managed to score a winning goal through Salah , who adopted really well in their play . Its a player with quality , Chelsea shouldnt let him go that easily , he will prove in the future that , i am sure .
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
Salah scored again.He is fantastic player.Roman Abramovich and Jose Mourinho are probably crying in London because they allowed him to go to Florence and play for Viola.He prooved that he is top quality player and I really think that he would find his place in the first squad of Chelsea if he only was given a propper chance.
Salah scored again.He is fantastic player.Roman Abramovich and Jose Mourinho are probably crying in London because they allowed him to go to Florence and play for Viola.He prooved that he is top quality player and I really think that he would find his place in the first squad of Chelsea if he only was given a propper chance.
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
I am surprised that Fiorentina managed to win at Giuseppe Meazza.It is very hard task for every team.Especially now,when Mancini is back on the duty of manager at Inter.This is huge success for Viola.This tea both won three points and stayed clean sheet which is very important for their confidence.
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
Yes,playing at home is important thing,especially in Italy,when fans are pretty noisy.It is big advantage for Inter.Iccardi ,Podolski and Shaqiri will be inspired by the crowd,but Viola's players are experienced so they wont be afraid and they fight profesionally from the first minute.
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kruno1414 9 years ago
This is very nice match , i expect some goals because those teams like that attacking style of play . Inter after some time is finally looking like decent and young team , and Firenca is like that for some time and they are now in good mood after beating Tottenhan in Europe League . i m predicting this one will go to inter...
This is very nice match , i expect some goals because those teams like that attacking style of play . Inter after some time is finally looking like decent and young team , and Firenca is like that for some time and they are now in good mood after beating Tottenhan in Europe League . i m predicting this one will go to inter only because they are playing at Giuseppe Meaca .
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
Inter's defence must be aware of Salah and Gomez.They are both playing in fantastic form.They scored against Tottenham,so they are full of confidecnce.They can big a big problem for Neroazzuri.Also Joaquin is playing pretty good.Fiorentina's big power is their defence,they hardly receive goals.
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
Yeah,h34hunt3r,I agree with you.Kuzmanovic could finally show that he is a top class player.He is coming in from a bench every match,but I think he deserves a spot in a first team squad.He has good passing ability,he is strong enough,he has good shoot,he can be a big surprise for Fiorentina today.
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h34dhunt3r 9 years ago
This will be huge match for both teams. Fiorentina is running for the Champions League spot, while Inter is trying to save season, after being active during winter transfer window. Difference might be two sweepers who are supposed to make difference this season. On one side there's Stevan Savic whos been having more then...
This will be huge match for both teams. Fiorentina is running for the Champions League spot, while Inter is trying to save season, after being active during winter transfer window. Difference might be two sweepers who are supposed to make difference this season. On one side there's Stevan Savic whos been having more then decent season. On the other hand there's Nemanja Vidic, fallen hero who couldn'tm find his spot under Inter's paradice. Predicton: 2:2, with Fiorentina leading twice Man of the match: Zdravko Kuzmanovic.
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
I also think there will be a lot of goals in this match.Fiorentina is playing pretty offensive football.Players that can be decisive in this match are Shaqiri and Iccardi on the one and Gomez and Salah on the other side.It is weird that Fiorentina is the team that had lot less time to prepare for this clash.
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sharpe 9 years ago
This game is tough to predict or at least I don't have a clue how it's going to finish. But for sure both teams will try to win and continue their good performances from the last games. I think Fiorentina have their chances and don't have to be underestimated, but the draw is the most likely result in this one.
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GREGJO 9 years ago
I'm a big fan of Fiorentina but I think we have no chance against Inter. This is the first derby of Mancini after returning to Inter and his side is fitter than the violas. We had to play a tight match against Tottenham while Inter played a boring 1:0 against a one-man-down Celtic. Shaqiri is a big weapon for the home side...
I'm a big fan of Fiorentina but I think we have no chance against Inter. This is the first derby of Mancini after returning to Inter and his side is fitter than the violas. We had to play a tight match against Tottenham while Inter played a boring 1:0 against a one-man-down Celtic. Shaqiri is a big weapon for the home side and don't forget bout Icardi, Podolski and of course, the two pitbulls: Medel and Guarin. I think Inter will win this derby to 2:1 or 3:1.
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
After Mancini become a manager of Inter,they started playing better.New players like Shaqiri and Podolski are playing in good form,they managed to win in Cagliari,but they will have a lot tougher match against Viola.Fiorentina is in a good form,they beaten Tottenham in Europa Leaugue.
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seculla 9 years ago
This match will be derby, but not the biggest in this round of Italian Serie A, because the best teams this season are playing on Monday, and that between Juventus and Roma match will be better. Anyway, both teams are raising their form lately and they are showing that they are very good teams with good players. Fiorentina...
This match will be derby, but not the biggest in this round of Italian Serie A, because the best teams this season are playing on Monday, and that between Juventus and Roma match will be better. Anyway, both teams are raising their form lately and they are showing that they are very good teams with good players. Fiorentina are on better position than Inter on the table, but I will give a favorite position to the Inter because they are playing on their own Giuseppe Meazza, or San Siro call it however you want. :P
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