Inter Milan In Pole Position To Claim Scudetto As Napoli Return To Title Race Amid Favorable Schedule | OneFootball

Inter Milan are on course to win their 21st Scudetto, with the Nerazzurri leading the way in Serie A with just nine games left to play.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, it’ll take something special from AC Milan and Napoli to overtake Cristian Chivu’s side at the top.

Despite being held to a controversial 1-1 draw to Atalanta last weekend, Inter boast a handsome eight-point lead over second-placed Milan.

Meanwhile, reigning champions Napoli have returned in contention for the title, reducing the gap on Inter to nine points.

However, Milan and Napoli will face each other at the Maradona Stadium next month.

Therefore, one of Inter’s two closest followers will drop points in that heavyweight showdown.

Inter Milan Destined to Win Scudetto Despite Recent Slump

Inter have gone winless in back-to-back Serie A matches for only the second time under Cristian Chivu.

Indeed, the shared the spoils with Atalanta last Saturday, having previously lost to Milan at San Siro.

However, with Lautaro Martinez on the verge of recovery, the Nerazzurri head into the season finale full of confidence.

And unlike their rivals, Chivu’s men have a margin for error.

While Milan and Napoli cannot afford to drop points, Inter can afford a few slip-ups.