Cremonese vs Inter

Cremonese

<p>Cremonese come into this match sitting 15th with 23 points and are firmly looking over their shoulder in the relegation battle. Recent form has been a major concern, with Cremonese losing 67% of their last six Serie A matches. They are currently on a three-game goalless run in the league, and that lack of cutting edge has made it difficult to pick up points against teams with strong defensive structures.</p> <p>Home form offers little encouragement either. Cremonese have managed just one win in their last nine home Serie A matches, highlighting their struggles to turn the Giovanni Zini into a fortress. While they have often remained competitive in the first halves of games, the inability to sustain performances across 90 minutes has repeatedly cost them.</p> <p>Against a side of Inter’s quality, any drop in concentration could be ruthlessly punished. Putting an end to the alternating run of defeats and draws may be unlikely [LDLDL], but La Cremo will be hoping to earn at least a point in front of their home fans.</p> <p>A 3-5-2 formation with Federico Bonazzoli and Jamie Vardy in attack may be seen against Inter. Tommaso Barbieri is suspended for this clash.</p>

Inter

<p>Inter arrive in Cremona in commanding shape with the clear objective of consolidating their position at the top of the table. They sit on 52 points as league leaders and have shown remarkable consistency this season.</p> <p>They are unbeaten in 47 of their last 55 Serie A matches. They have not lost any of their last 10 league outings.</p> <p>Away form stands out: they have won their last six away Serie A matches in a row and have scored at least once in each of their last 12 away league games. In fact, Inter have eight wins in their last 10 away fixtures, underscoring their ability to control games even in hostile environments.</p> <p>Inter are on a run of 14 straight Serie A matches without losing at half-time. The recent head-to-head record also favours Inter heavily.</p> <p>Cremonese have lost their last three Serie A meetings with the Nerazzurri, with Inter scoring two or more goals in each of those encounters. Lautaro Martinez is expected to return to the starting lineup, having come off the bench for Inter’s 2-0 win over Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League. Marcus Thuram could team up with the Argentine in attack.</p>