Inter vs Juventus preview - Derby d'Italia will decide the Serie A title.
League leaders Inter Milan face Juventus at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, with the home side boasting devastating form while the Old Lady is grappling with a personnel crisis.
The Derby d'Italia between Inter and Juventus, taking place at 02:45 on February 15th, is not only a clash steeped in tradition but also crucial to the Serie A title race this season. Inter is predicted to have a significant advantage due to their perfect winning record and home advantage, while Juventus is weakened by the loss of key attacking players due to injury.
Current league position and form
Inter are demonstrating absolute dominance in Serie A this season. With 58 points after 24 rounds, the team in blue and black stripes is creating a safe distance from their chasing rivals. Notably, the home team is currently on a streak of 5 consecutive wins, confirming their strength as the number one contender for the championship.
| Team | Location | Point | Form in the last 5 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter | 1 | 58 | Win 5 consecutive matches |
| Juventus | 4 | 46 | 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss |
Conversely, Juventus are currently in 4th place with 46 points. Although they still maintain a position in the Champions League qualification group, the visitors' form is somewhat less consistent than their opponents, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses in recent rounds.
Professional statistics: Attacking power versus a solid defense.
Inter's attack is operating incredibly smoothly with an average of 2.4 goals per game, scoring a total of 57 goals in 24 matches. Notably, at their home stadium, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Inter have only lost 2 games since the start of the season. Their ability to control the game and their diverse finishing make them a nightmare for any defense.
Juventus, while not having the same high scoring rate as Inter (1.7 goals/game), boasts a solid defense, having conceded only 20 goals in 24 matches. However, Juventus's away form remains a big question mark, as they have suffered 4 defeats on their away trips since the start of the season.
A history of confrontation and intertwined destinies.
In their last five encounters, the balance has been quite evident. Juventus have a slight edge with two wins, while Inter have won one and the two teams have drawn twice. Most memorable was the dramatic 4-4 draw at the end of 2024, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this derby.
- September 13, 2025: Juventus 4 - 3 Inter
- February 17, 2025: Juventus 1 - 0 Inter
- October 27, 2024: Inter 4 - 4 Juventus
- February 5, 2024: Inter 1 - 0 Juventus
- November 27, 2023: Juventus 1 - 1 Inter
Team news: Juventus suffers heavy losses in attack.
This presents a difficult challenge for the Juventus coaching staff as their attack is severely depleted. Their main striker, D. Vlahovic, is absent due to a groin injury, while A. Milik is also unavailable due to injury. K. Thuram's participation remains uncertain after suffering a minor collision (knock).
On Inter's side, the only significant loss is the absence of D. Dumfries due to an ankle injury. With a nearly full squad, Inter can deploy their optimal formation to impose their playing style on their opponent.
Tactical analysis and prediction
With the home advantage and their devastating form, Inter are considered the clear favorites in this match. Juventus's absence of key attacking players will make it very difficult for them to find the back of the net. It is highly likely that Inter will completely control the game and secure at least one point to maintain their leading position.
- Predicted result:Inter win or draw
- Probability ratio:Inter wins (45%), Draws (45%), Juventus wins (10%)
- Advice:Choose Inter to win or draw (Double chance)
Team lineup updated at 02:15 on 15/02/2026
Official lineup
Inter
Diagram: 3-5-2
CoachCristian Chivu
Starting lineup:
- 1. Yann Sommer (G)
- 31. Yann Bisseck (D)
- 25. Manuel Akanji (D)
- 95. Alessandro Bastoni (D)
- 11. Luís Henrique (M)
- 23. Nicolò Barella (M)
- 7. Piotr Zieliński (M)
- 8. Petar Sučić (M)
- 32. Federico Dimarco (M)
- 10. Lautaro Martínez (F)
- 9. Marcus Thuram (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Raffaele Di Gennaro
- 13. Josep Martínez
- 43. Matteo Cocchi
- 6. Stefan de Vrij
- 15. Francesco Acerbi
- 30. Carlos Augusto
- 20. Hakan Çalhanoğlu
- 16. Davide Frattesi
- 22. Henrikh Mkhitaryan
- 36. Matteo Darmian
- 17. Andy Diouf
- 14. Ange-Yoan Bonny
- 94. Francesco Pio Esposito
Juventus
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachLuciano Spalletti
Starting lineup:
- 16. Michele Di Gregorio (G)
- 15. Pierre Kalulu (D)
- 3. Bremer (D)
- 6. Lloyd Kelly (D)
- 27. Andrea Cambiaso (D)
- 5. Manuel Locatelli (M)
- 21. Fabio Miretti (M)
- 7. Francisco Conceição (M)
- 22. Weston McKennie (M)
- 10. Kenan Yıldız (M)
- 30. Jonathan David (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Mattia Perin
- 23. Carlo Pinsoglio
- 32. Juan Cabal
- 4. Federico Gatti
- 2. Emil Holm
- 17. Vasilije Adžić
- 18. Filip Kostić
- 8. Teun Koopmeiners
- 11. Edon Zhegrova
- 20. Loïs Openda
- 13. Jérémie Boga
