Inter Milan vs. Pisa: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
In the upcoming Serie A match, Inter Milan will host Pisa at San Siro on Friday, marking gameweek 22. Inter, currently top of the league, seeks to bounce back from a recent defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League, where they lost 3-1. Historically, Inter has a strong record against Pisa, having not lost to them since 1987.
Match Preview
Inter Milan’s defeat against Arsenal highlighted the vast gap in quality, leaving them needing a win against Borussia Dortmund next week. This match against Pisa offers an opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Serie A standings.
With AC Milan facing Roma and Napoli playing Juventus, Inter could capitalize on these matches. They have won the past six encounters against Pisa, including a 2-0 victory earlier this season. However, they must remain cautious against a resilient Pisa side that is yet to win an away match this season.
Pisa’s Struggles and Resilience
- Pisa currently sits second-bottom in the Serie A standings.
- Despite this, they are only three points from safety.
- Pisa has drawn in six of their last seven away games
- They managed only two goals at home, contrasting with 14 scored in total away.
Although Pisa has not won in their last ten away fixtures, they have managed to stay competitive, suffering only three defeats during this stretch. Their recent form shows improvement, especially with the return of key players, and they aim to take advantage of Inter’s focus on their upcoming European fixture.
Team News
Inter Milan is dealing with several injury concerns. Denzel Dumfries is out after ankle surgery, while Tomas Palacios (thigh), Raffaele Di Gennaro (hand), and Hakan Calhanoglu (muscle) will also miss out. Lautaro Martinez is in good form, having scored 11 goals in Serie A this season.
Pisa faces significant injury issues as well. Key players like Juan Cuadrado, Raul Albiol, and Calvin Stengs are expected to miss the match. However, Rafiu Durosinmi, who scored on his debut, might see his first start in this game. Ebenezer Akinsanmiro may also return after international duties with Nigeria.
Predicted Line-Ups
| Inter Milan | Pisa |
|---|---|
| Sommer | Scuffet |
| Bisseck | Calabrese |
| Acerbi | Canestrelli |
| Bastoni | Coppola |
| Henrique | Toure |
| Barella | Marin |
| Zielinski | Aebischer |
| sucic | Angora |
| Dimarco | Moreo |
| Esposito | Tramoni |
| Martinez | Durosinmi |
Match Prediction
Inter Milan is favored to win, with a predicted score of 2-1 against Pisa. Inter’s depth and quality may ultimately prevail, despite fatigue from their recent Champions League match. However, Pisa’s resilience on the road could provide a challenge for the league leaders.
