Fiorentina vs Inter - Serie A

The history between Fiorentina and Inter lends this Serie A fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on March 22, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Both Fiorentina and Inter will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Serie A. Fiorentina have blown hot and cold, W across their last five and a win rate of 25% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have been formidable away from home, LLLWL in their last five and a win rate of 100% that puts them in elite company. The contrast in attacking output — 1.25 versus 3.25 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. He went on to play 309 games in the league, averaging 10.2 points per game across his career.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Fiorentina favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Inter are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. The Germany club were said to be looking for an out-and-out striker to allow Harry Kane to play a deeper role, and made an approach for Sesko in 2024.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. But United aren't budging—they still consider the Slovenian striker central to Michael Carrick's long-term project at Old Trafford.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 3-3 draw is easy to envisage. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Serie A standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.