Verdict: Inter Milan win to nil
Best Odds: 17/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
Turning their attention back to Serie A action on Friday night, Inter Milan will welcome Pisa to the San Siro.
Inter Milan
Starting with the hosts, suffering Champions League frustration in midweek as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at home against Arsenal, Inter Milan will be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, excited to turn their attention back to Serie A action on Friday night, the Nerazzurri are leading the chase at the top of the table and will be hoping to widen their buffer over the chasing pack this weekend. Securing consecutive 1-0 victories against Udinese and Lecce, Cristian Chivu’s men have embarked on a sensational domestic romp on either side of opening the New Year. Signing off 2025 with a rugged 1-0 win away at local rivals Atalanta, Inter Milan have registered 25 points from their previous nine Serie A appearances and they are rightfully installed as a landslide contender at the San Siro.
Inter Milan Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Inter Milan will once again be unable to call upon the trio of Denzel Dumfries, Tomas Palacios and Turkish skipper Hakan Calhanoglu will once again miss out on Friday night. Left as an unused substitute against the Gunners in midweek, ex-Arsenal star Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be handed a full recall.
Bagging a consolation Champions League strike against Arsenal in midweek after being handed a shock start, 22-year-old Petar Sucic should keep his spot in the middle of the park. Bagging 11 Serie A strikes so far this season, Argentinian ace Lautaro Martinez will lead the line.
Pisa
As for the visitors, while Pisa might have only made their famous Serie A return this season, Alberto Gilardino’s men have an almighty battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their top-flight status in 2026. Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat three points adrift of safety and widely regarded as a standout relegation contender, the Tuscany-based outfit couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge when they travel to Milan on Friday night. In fact, Pisa have registered just a single win from any of their 21 Serie A appearances so far this season. Hit with a routine 2-0 defeat when they welcomed the Serie A leaders to town for their reverse top-flight showdown back on November 30th, the former Genoa boss will be bracing himself for a monumental challenge this weekend.
Pisa Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Pisa will once again be without the likes of Calvin Stengs, Isak Vural and former Juventus ace Juan Cuardrado here. However, earning an AFCON bronze medal while away with Nigeria over the past month, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro will return to Gilardino’s travelling squad.
Serving a one-match Serie A suspension against Atalanta last week, veteran defender Antonio Caracciolo could be handed a full recall in Milan. Finding the net on his Pisa debut against Atalanta, new recruit Rafiu Durosinmi could make a first Serie A start on Friday night.
Inter Milan vs Pisa Key Factors to Consider
- When Inter Milan and Pisa met for their reverse Serie A showdown on November 30th, Friday’s hosts collected a 2-0 victory in Tuscany.
- Inter Milan have registered 25 points from their previous nine Serie A appearances.
- The Serie A leaders have suffered just a single domestic defeat at the San Siro since the end of August.
- Pisa have recorded just a single victory from any of their 21 Serie A appearances so far this season.
- Recording just seven points outside of Tuscany so far this season, no team among Italy’s elite has registered fewer points on the road.
Conclusion
Suffering Champions League frustration at home against Arsenal earlier in the week, Inter Milan will be seeking an immediate response here. Hoping to widen their buffer at the top of the Serie A standings, Friday’s hosts have enjoyed a sensational domestic romp. Mustering 25 points from their previous nine Serie A showdowns, the Italian giants are rightfully installed as a landslide favourite this weekend. Landing a routine 2-0 win when they last met Pisa back on November 30th, we are expecting a similar outcome at the San Siro.
Verdict: Inter Milan win to nil
Best Odds: 17/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
