Inter vs Fiorentina Prediction for 30 October 2025 - Football

📢 Can Fiorentina put up a fight against Inter in the ninth round of Serie A? The clash takes place at the Giuseppe Meazza, a venue where the hosts rarely drop points. The teams sit at opposite ends of the table: Inter are vying for the top spot, while Fiorentina are stuck in the relegation zone. After a painful 3-1 defeat to Napoli, the Nerazzurri will be eager to bounce back in front of their fans. Fiorentina's comeback against Bologna, resulting in a 2-2 draw, might give the visitors a psychological boost. This is why the match promises to be more competitive than the standings suggest.

Head-to-Head

📊 The head-to-head history between Inter and Fiorentina over recent years features 40 matches, with the "Nerazzurri" holding the advantage: 24 wins, 8 draws, and 8 victories for the "Viola". Last season, the rivals traded home wins, with each encounter differing not only in outcome but also in nature. In Florence on February 6, Fiorentina dominated Inter with a 3-0 victory, controlling the game throughout. However, just four days later, on February 10 in Milan, the "Nerazzurri" avenged their loss with a 2-1 win, showcasing much better organization.

Inter Milano Team Overview

🔵 Over the past month and a half, Inter have showcased an impressive level of play. During this stretch, the team secured seven wins out of seven, with five clean sheets, reinforcing their status as one of the main contenders for the title. However, a crucial match last weekend ended in disappointment: on October 25, the Nerazzurri fell to Napoli with a 3-1 scoreline, missing the chance to top the league table and dropping to fourth place. 

⚫ Despite the result, Inter didn't look inferior in terms of gameplay. They enjoyed more possession (57% to 43%), took twice as many shots (15 to 7), and outperformed their opponents in xG (1.82 to 1.37). However, their finishing let them down: their only goal came from a penalty, while defensive lapses allowed all three of Napoli's shots on target to find the back of the net.

Fiorentina Team Overview

🟣 Fiorentina have been one of the biggest disappointments at the start of the season. Despite having a strong squad and ambitions to compete for European spots, the team unexpectedly finds themselves stuck in the relegation zone. After eight rounds, La Viola are still winless in the league, with only four points to their name (four draws and four losses). In several matches, the points earned were more a result of fortunate circumstances than confident play.

⚪ In the previous round, Fiorentina barely salvaged a draw against Bologna (2-2) on home turf. While they appeared more threatening in terms of attacks and sharpness (19 shots versus 6), the match didn't go according to their plan: by the middle of the first half, they were already trailing, and early in the second half, they were down 0-2. They managed to claw back into the game, but both goals came from penalties, and the latter stages were played with a numerical advantage after Emil Holm was sent off. Such a comeback deserves respect but does not conceal the systemic issues in defense and attack organization.

Latest news

Inter Milano

📣 Following their 3-1 away defeat to Napoli, head coach Cristian Chivu sharply criticized his team's behavior during key moments: "We lost our composure at crucial times. It's frustrating that we handed the game away ourselves – we need to stay composed."

🚫 Inter are still dealing with a number of injuries, affecting their squad depth. Midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is recovering from a thigh injury and is expected to return by mid-November. Goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro, who suffered a wrist fracture, is on a similar recovery timeline. Matteo Darmian is undergoing rehabilitation for a muscle injury and could be back on the pitch in early November. Forward Marcus Thuram (thigh injury) is also expected to be ready by early November.

Fiorentina

📣 Following a dramatic comeback against Bologna (2-2), head coach Stefano Pioli praised the team's psychological resilience: "The team showed character by coming back from two goals down. This comeback should be a foundation for us – but we need to finally score from open play, not just from penalties."

🚫 Fiorentina continue to face squad issues. Defender Tariq Lamptey is still recovering from a knee injury and is expected to return by mid-November. Christian Kouamé is on the road to recovery from a serious cruciate ligament injury and remains doubtful for the upcoming match, although his condition is gradually improving.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Inter consistently start matches with intense pressure, as evidenced by their record of scoring in the first half in 10 of their last 11 games. The Nerazzurri confidently impose their style from the outset, quickly finding ways to breach defenses. Fiorentina, on the other hand, have shown vulnerability at the back this season, making errors in positional defense and often faltering in midfield. Against this backdrop, an Inter goal in the first half seems more than likely.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Inter apply relentless pressure near the opponent's goal, forcing teams to regularly clear the ball behind the goal line. They average 7.6 corners per match, leading Serie A in this category. Their home games only bolster these numbers—Inter have delivered more than 4.5 corners in 9 of their last 10 home fixtures. Given their aggressive style and constant pressure, it's reasonable to expect this trend to continue in the upcoming clash.