TIPS - Napoli VS Inter Milan

[(SSC Napoli) Strength]:
1. SSC Napoli are tied with Inter Milan on 15 points. They are 2 points behind the top team. Napoli are undoubtedly motivated to beat Inter Milan and top the table.
2. SSC Napoli scored in 5 of the last 6 games with 10 goals, boasting decent attack.
3. SSC Napoli were unbeaten with 13 wins and 3 draws in the last 16 home games, demonstrating commendable home form.
4. Renowned Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will officiate this high-stakes clash between SSC Napoli and Inter Milan. In the 24 previous matches he has overseen involving Napoli, the team secured 15 victories, giving them a high winning percentage of 62.5%.

[(SSC Napoli) Neutral]:
1. SSC Napoli drew 1-1 in each of their last 3 encounters against Inter Milan.

[(SSC Napoli) Weakness]:
1. SSC Napoli suffered a crushing 6-2 defeat to Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven on the road in the 3rd round of midweek's Champions League league phase. They also lost 1-0 to Torino in the last league match away from home, resulting in a 2-game losing streak across all competitions.
2. SSC Napoli conceded in each of the last 8 games with a total of 16 goals, averaging 2 goals per game, showcasing unstable defense.
3. SSC Napoli won only one of the last 7 games in AH, indicating a decline in winning trends.

[(Inter Milan) Strength]:
1. Inter Milan are also eager to be at the top. Thus, they are motivated to go all out in this game even on the road.
2. Inter Milan have 5 players who scored in the last 2 games, showing multiple scorers on offense.
3. Inter Milan won 4-0 over Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the 3rd round of midweek's Champions League league phase. They are now on a 3-game winning streak.
4. Inter Milan secured a narrow 1-0 win over AS Roma in the last league game on the road, winning four consecutive league games.
5. Inter Milan scored in each of the last 10 competitive games with 27 goals, with an average of 2.7 goals per game, boasting outstanding attack. They are now the best offensive team in Serie A.
6. Inter Milan kept 4 clean sheets in the last 5 competitive games, featuring solid defense.
7. Inter Milan won 3 away games in a row lately, showing decent away form.
8. Inter Milan won the last 5 competitive games in AH, indicating an outstanding winning trend.

[Tips]:
SSC Napoli lost in both the league and the Champions League lately, suffering a losing streak and showing underwhelming form.

However, they are good at home games, remaining unbeaten in 16 matches at home.

Inter Milan have been in commendable recent form, winning all 3 games in the Champions League league phase and securing a 4-game winning streak in the league.

Besides, they boast excellent offense and defense, and the team won 3 away games in a row.

The two teams are both fighting for the top place, but Inter Milan are in superior form.

Thus, the away team should be supported in this match.

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