On Thursday, Inter Milan and Fiorentina completed their postponed first-round fixture, with Fiorentina unexpectedly claiming a dominant victory (3:0). Now, back at the Giuseppe Meazza, the Milan side will be out for revenge from the very first minute. With Napoli leading the title race, Inter Milan must respond with a strong attacking display on Monday.
Despite their painful defeat in Florence, Inter Milan still boast the best attack in Serie A, scoring 56 goals from 49.63 xG. The course of the previous game could have been different if Carlos Augusto’s goal had stood after a VAR review—they thrive when playing with a lead. At home, the Milan side have collected 24 points from 11 matches, second only to Napoli (27).
Fiorentina’s away form has been their major weakness this season—before their recent win at Lazio (2:1), they had not won on the road since November. However, Raffaele Palladino has adjusted the team to play a faster-paced game, leading to high-scoring matches (four out of their last five games have seen over 2.5 goals land). Striker Moise Kean is in exceptional form, having scored twice in the last round, making him Serie A's second-top scorer (15+2).
Given Inter Milan’s need for revenge and Fiorentina’s recent attacking form, this match is expected to be eventful and filled with chances. Inter will push hard for a convincing win, while Fiorentina are capable of troubling the hosts on the break.
