Inter were left frustrated after a 2-2 draw with Napoli; Hakan Calhanoglu urged the squad to channel disappointment into momentum. Betting angle: Napoli’s resilience and Inter’s defensive lapses make Both Teams To Score and Over 2.5 goals attractive for punters, while Inter’s title-future bets may be better served with draw/no-bet or Asian handicap protection rather than backing straight Inter wins.
Inter 2-2 Napoli: Calhanoglu Sees Opportunity Amid Frustration
Match summary
Inter took the lead on two occasions at San Siro but were twice pegged back by a persistent Napoli, the game finishing 2-2 in a classic title-race scrap. The draw felt like a missed chance for the home side, who had looked poised to take all three points before lapses allowed their rivals back into the contest.
Player reaction — Calhanoglu
Hakan Calhanoglu did not hide his frustration after the final whistle. “Leading twice and not taking all three points hurts,” he wrote, while also stressing unity: “But we keep moving forward together. On to the next one.” His words underline a squad determined to turn disappointment into renewed focus.
Injury update
Calhanoglu was substituted late in the match after what appeared to be an ankle sprain. The club will assess the injury in the coming days; the manager offered limited detail on the immediate prognosis. Inter face a nervous wait over the midfielder’s availability for upcoming fixtures.
Title implications
Dropping two points at home against a direct rival increases the pressure on Inter as the season progresses. The result keeps the race tight and hands Napoli a psychological boost — momentum that could prove significant in a congested run of fixtures.
Betting implications
The 2-2 scoreline reinforces several market angles: - Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Napoli’s ability to break down Inter suggests BTTS remains a strong play in future head-to-heads. - Over 2.5 goals: The game’s openness supports over-goal markets. - Caution on straight Inter wins: Given defensive vulnerabilities shown, punters may prefer draw/no-bet or Asian handicap options when backing Inter. - Value in draw markets: A close title clash increases the appeal of draw or double-chance selections in tight fixtures.
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