Inter Milan VS Palermo Match Prediction

Wow, the head-to-head stats are rather revelatory for matches played between these two. In 23 meetings between the pair, Palermo have won just three; with Inter winning 12 and eight draws. 

The situation at the San Siro is even worse. Of the 12 fixtures played there, Inter have won eight and there has been four stalemates; yep, Palermo have never beaten Inter at their San Siro home!

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Inter Milan vs Palermo: Prediction

Things are rather desolate for Inter at the moment, and despite the qualities they have in their squad Frank de Boer will know he needs to implement a cultural shift if they are to hit the heights expected of them.

They can call upon some fine form at the San Siro – they won 13 of 19 there in 2015/16 – in their quest, while Palermo’s away record last season of W4 D5 L10 highlights the troubles they will once again face this term.

Inter are your likely winners here, but it might not be pretty.

Inter Milan vs Palermo Betting Tips

There’s not much value in taking the 2/5 offered on an Inter Milan victory here; they simply aren’t that convincing a favourite. Instead, the +1.25 Asian handicap in Palermo’s favour at 43/40 is interesting, and certainly the +2 handicap at 3/4 is worthy of investment – Inter would need to win by two clear goals to scupper that.

Palermo are good at avoiding heavy defeats, while the jury is still out on Inter’s attacking play – despite the burgeoning talents of Mauro Icardi. You can invest in the Under 2.5 Goal mark at Evens with comfort.

Losing 0-2 to Chievo was not what Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer wanted from his first competitive game in charge, and the Dutchman will now know he has a hell of a task on his hands turning Inter into a Champions League concern once again.

Inter Milan likely XI:

Having finished a solitary point clear of the relegation zone in 2015/16, Palermo are hoping to push on this season and avoid such an uncomfortable conclusion to the campaign. Defeat in their opening game was not what the doctor ordered then, although going down 0-1 to Sassuolo is nothing to be ashamed about.

Palermo likely XI:

Inter Milan should win this match with home comforts on side, and yet they have made a habit in recent times of making hard work of what should be straightforward assignments. Palermo are tough, plucky and well organised, but clearly lacking the quality to really trouble Frank de Boer\'s men. The visitors won\'t give up here and are likely to make for a difficult afternoon\'s work for Inter. Expect the hosts to triumph, but they certainly won\'t have things all their own way.

The fact that Palermo have never beaten Inter at the San Siro is enlightening information, and of course tells us not to back them in the betting markets to do so here!