Intense heat challenges Inter and Napoli in Serie A Matchday 3

The first half of the duel begins at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, where Matchday 3 of Serie A between Inter Milan and Napoli kicks off under a clear sky and temperatures close to 34 degrees, with the score 0‑0 and tension already palpable on the pitch.

Napoli arrive with Meret between the three posts and Højlund as the offensive reference, while Inter line up a 3‑5‑2 with Lautaro Martínez and Barella as key pieces in midfield; missing for Napoli are McTominay, Buongiorno, Marianucci and Santana, and for Inter Djed Spence due to a calf injury.

Line-ups and absences

Inter maintain a streak of twelve matches without a loss and have scored in twelve consecutive games, while Napoli have found the net in the last five matches; their most recent encounter ended 2‑2, already adding up to four direct draws.

Market values place Inter's squad at €685.9 million and Napoli's at €519.1 million, reflecting the resource gap between the two teams.

Inter count on Calha's return as Serie A restarts on Saturday

In the standings, Inter Milan sit in position number 3 with 6 points, and Napoli are in 10th place with 3 points, making the match a key opportunity for both.

The match will be played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 18:00 and can be followed live via La Vanguardia, which will provide minute‑by‑minute coverage.

Both crown contenders, Inter and Napoli, meet in this Serie A clash recalling that the last four Italian league titles have been shared between them, and they arrive with the intention of adding the three points that could define their campaigns.