Inter vs Napoli Stats: Head-to-head Record Ahead of September Clash
Inter host Napoli in Serie A on 5 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in Milan. The match is part of the 2026 Serie A Regular Season - 3 and will be played in the city of Milan, where Inter have started the campaign strongly. With 6 points from their first two league games and a goal difference of +4, Inter sit top of the table going into this clash.
Napoli arrive in Milan with 3 points from their opening two fixtures, placing them 11th in the standings. Inter vs Napoli stats underline a meeting between an early pacesetter and a side still searching for consistency, adding extra importance to this early-season encounter in the race for Champions League places and domestic positioning.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Inter and Napoli in Serie A.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Inter wins: 0
- Draws: 4
- Napoli wins: 1
Inter vs Napoli Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Inter vs Napoli timeline from the available fixtures, the rivalry has been defined by balance and narrow margins in Serie A. Across five league meetings between March 2024 and January 2026, four have ended level, underlining how difficult it has been for either side to dominate these head-to-heads.
On 17 March 2024 in Serie A 2023 Regular Season - 29 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milano, Inter and Napoli drew 1-1, with Inter leading 1-0 at half-time before Napoli found an equaliser after the break. The following meeting on 10 November 2024, again at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milano in Serie A 2024 Regular Season - 12, also finished 1-1, with both teams scoring in the first half and unable to be separated in the second.
The balance continued on 1 March 2025 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Napoli in Serie A 2024 Regular Season - 27, where Napoli and Inter drew 1-1 once more, this time with Inter ahead 1-0 at half-time and Napoli levelling in the second half. The first clear break in the pattern came on 25 October 2025 in Serie A 2025 Regular Season - 8 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, where Napoli beat Inter 3-1 after leading 1-0 at the interval. The most recent meeting on 11 January 2026 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan in Serie A 2025 Regular Season - 20 reverted to type, ending 2-2, with a 1-1 scoreline at half-time. Overall, the Inter vs Napoli timeline highlights a series in which draws and shared points have been the dominant theme.
Inter vs Napoli Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers underline how evenly matched these sides have been in recent Serie A clashes, with Napoli holding a slight edge in wins.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Inter 6 - 8 Napoli
- Average Goals per Match: Inter 1.20 vs Napoli 1.60
Venue Split Performance:
- At Inter's stadium: 3 matches played here — Inter won 0 (as home side), Napoli won 0 (as away side), 3 draws
- At Napoli's stadium: 2 matches played here — Napoli won 1 (as home side), Inter won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
Inter vs Napoli Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Inter vs Napoli last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 11 January 2026: Inter 2-2 Napoli (Half-time: 1-1) – Serie A 2025 Regular Season - 20
- 25 October 2025: Napoli 3-1 Inter (Half-time: 1-0) – Serie A 2025 Regular Season - 8
- 1 March 2025: Napoli 1-1 Inter (Half-time: 0-1) – Serie A 2024 Regular Season - 27
- 10 November 2024: Inter 1-1 Napoli (Half-time: 1-1) – Serie A 2024 Regular Season - 12
- 17 March 2024: Inter 1-1 Napoli (Half-time: 1-0) – Serie A 2023 Regular Season - 29
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Inter Matches Results and Stats
Inter’s form in Serie A 2026 season to date has been excellent. They have won both of their opening league fixtures, combining a strong attack with solid defensive numbers. Inter have scored 5 goals in 2 matches, averaging 2.5 goals per game, with 4 of those coming at home and 1 away. Defensively, they have conceded only 1 goal, averaging 0.5 per match, and have already recorded one clean sheet away from home. Their early results and goal difference support their position at the top of the table and suggest strong momentum heading into this clash with Napoli.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0
Last 5 Napoli Matches Results and Stats
Napoli’s Serie A 2026 season to date has been more mixed. They have taken 3 points from 2 games, with one win and one defeat. Napoli have scored 3 goals, averaging 1.5 per match, with 1 goal at home and 2 away, and they have already kept one clean sheet on their travels. At the same time, they have conceded 2 goals, both at home, for an average of 1 goal against per game. This profile points to a side that has been more secure away than at home so far, but still searching for stability compared with Inter’s perfect start.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 1
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the historical record and current form paint an intriguing picture ahead of this Serie A 2026 Regular Season - 3 fixture in Milan. Head-to-head, Inter and Napoli have been extremely close in recent seasons, with four draws and one Napoli victory across the last five league meetings, and an 8-6 overall goal edge for Napoli. Inter have not converted home advantage into wins in these fixtures, drawing all three recent meetings at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, while Napoli’s only win in this run came on their own ground.
However, the current league context tilts towards Inter. They lead Serie A with two wins from two, a strong attacking output, and a tight defence, while Napoli sit mid-table with a balanced record of one win and one defeat. Inter’s early-season numbers suggest a side in control and efficient at both ends, whereas Napoli’s profile indicates competitiveness but less consistency. Overall, history points to a balanced Inter vs Napoli matchup with a strong tendency towards draws, but the latest form and standings give Inter a statistical edge going into this encounter in Milan.
Inter vs Napoli H2H Statistics updated on 31 August 2026.
