Inter Milan vs Pescara Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Inter Milan managed to climb above arch rival AC last weekend, which has lifted them in to the Europa League spots in Serie A. Their excellent form of late has taken them from underachievers to around where they expected to be at the start of the season. That’s made Stefano Pioli look like an inspired appointment, with no side in Italy claiming more points than the Nerazzurri since Franck De Boer was sacked.

Obviously Inter are expected to keep that form going against the side who are bottom of the division. The Nerazzurri have won six straight in the league, which means they’re now only four points off third place. They might just gatecrash the Champions League, and their recent form certainly makes them contenders. If they can keep this winning run going, they’ll certainly be in with a chance of returning to Europe’s top competition.

They’re helped by the fixture list this weekend, as Inter are massive favourites against the worst side in the league. Pescara have failed to win in 19 of their 20 Serie A games, and their one victory was given to them by default after a void result. They’ve lost 70% of their away games in the league, and that awful run should continue against a team who have won nine in a row at home.

However, not all hope is lost for the away side. Pescara do have a recent scoring record on their travels, having found the net in their last four trips. Those included visits to two sides who are above in-form Inter, Napoli and Roma. The Delfini have scored in 70% of their away matches this season. They’ve scored in every game they’ve faced in the New Year; can they continue that at San Siro? They have scored 62% of their goals this season on the road.

Inter aren’t exactly solid, they’ve conceded in 70% of their home games this season. The Nerazzurri have let in six goals in their last six here. Their poor run stretches back even further, with just four clean sheets in 17 home matches. With a record like that, Pescara should expect to cause problems here.

We’re backing their scoring form to continue. However, we’re also backing a win for an Inter side who have scored two or more in their last six at home. Inter and both teams to score is our tip at 13/8 with bet365. We’re also backing a 2-1 win for the hosts, with that scoreline accounting for 33% of their wins this term. It’s a 9/1 shot with bet365.