Cremonese vs. Inter: all you need to know

Inter’s 2025/26 Serie A campaign continues at the Zini Stadium, where on Sunday, February 1 at 18:00 CET, the Nerazzurri will face Cremonese on matchday 23 of the league campaign. Chivu’s side head into the fixture in first place with 52 points, having recorded 17 wins and one draw. In the reverse fixture, the Nerazzurri claimed a 4–1 victory at San Siro. In the first half, goals came from Lautaro and Bonny, who also provided three assists. In the second half, strikes from Dimarco and Barella extended the lead, before Bonazzoli’s late goal set the final score to 4–1.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Among the opponents Inter have faced more than 10 times in Serie A, Cremonese are the team against whom the Nerazzurri boast the highest win percentage: an impressive 82%, with 14 victories from 17 total meetings, alongside two draws and just one defeat completing the record.

The Grigiorossi have lost 14 of the 17 matches played against Inter in the top flight, and against no other team have they suffered more defeats in Serie A — a record they share with Juventus. The most recent encounters have also delivered plenty of entertainment: in the last four meetings, both teams found the net, with a total of 18 goals and an average of 4.5 goals per game. The fixture also forms part of a particularly positive run for the Nerazzurri against newly promoted sides: ten wins in their last eleven Serie A matches against such opponents, scoring 30 goals in the process. Another significant statistic adds to this: Inter are unbeaten in even consecutive away matches against Lombard teams in the top flight, with eight wins and three draws.

INTER'S FORM

Inter continue to be one of the benchmark teams on the European scene. Among the five major leagues, only the Nerazzurri and Barcelona have won more matches this season, with 17 victories each, while with 50 goals scored, Inter boast the third-best attack in the Big Five leagues in 2025/26, behind Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

Inter’s away form has been outstanding: since the defeat in Naples on October 25, they have recorded six consecutive away wins in Serie A, conceding just two goals. Overall, no team in the Top Five leagues has kept more away clean sheets this season; six, level with Lazio.

Inter’s record against teams in the bottom half of the table has been flawless so far: eleven matches, eleven wins, with 31 goals scored and just six conceded. The Nerazzurri also stand out for their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity, being the team that have faced the fewest shots in the league (184).

In terms of aerial play, the Nerazzurri are among the best in Europe: nine headed goals in Serie A, a tally surpassed only by Bayern Munich and Tottenham across the top five leagues. Moreover, Inter are the only team to have three players with at least five goals each in this league season: Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram and Hakan Çalhanoglu.

THE CAPTAIN AND CREMONESE

The Inter captain continues rising through the ranks. With 127 Serie A goals, Lautaro Martínez is just one strike away from equalling Alessandro Altobelli for fourth place on Inter’s all-time top scorers list in the top flight.

His connection with Cremonese is clear: three matches played, four goals scored, finding the net every time. In this Serie A season, the Argentine is also the only player to have scored more than one goal with his head, left foot, and right foot, demonstrating his complete attacking versatility.

DIMARCO'S IMPACT

Federico Dimarco is experiencing his most productive season in Serie A. With 12 goal contributions in 20 appearances (five goals and seven assists), he has already set his personal record for a single league campaign. In recent Nerazzurri history, only Achraf Hakimi and Maicon have done better among defenders.

The left-back is also the player who has created the most chances in this Serie A season — 54 — a figure that places him at the top of the Italian league and among the very best in the five major European leagues, behind only Bruno Fernandes and David Raum.

SUCIC'S QUALITY

Among the youngest midfielders making an impact in Serie A, Petar Sucic continues to carve out a significant role. Only Nico Paz and Cristian Volpato are younger than him among those who have contributed to at least three goals in the current season. The Croatian, born in 2003, has already recorded one goal and two assists, showing personality and quality in the heart of the Nerazzurri’s midfield.

PIO’S CONSISTENCY

Francesco Pio Esposito has been involved in a goal in each of his last three league appearances, with two goals and one assist, and could become the first Inter player to contribute to at least one goal in four consecutive Serie A matches before turning 22, since such data has been recorded.

Born on June 28, 2005, he is also the youngest player to reach at least three goals and three assists in this league season — an important sign of his impact in Serie A.

THE OPPOSITION: CREMONESE

Cremonese come into the match in 14th place in the league table. The Lombard side have collected 23 points, with 5 wins and 8 draws, along with nine defeats. Davide Nicola’s team have scored 20 goals while conceding 29.

In their last five matches, they suffered three defeats, all away: against Fiorentina (1–0), Juventus (5–0), and Sassuolo (1–0). In between were two draws, both at home: 2–2 against Cagliari and 0–0 against Verona.

Cremonese are expected to line up in a 3–5–2 formation, with Audero in goal; the defence composed of Terracciano, Baschirotto, and Bianchetti; midfielders Floriani, Payero, Grassi, Vandeputte, and Pezzella; and the attacking duo Bonazzoli–Vardy.

DISCIPLINARY SITUATION

SUSPENDED Cremonese: Barbieri (1) Inter: -

CAUTIONED Cremonese: Bondo Inter: Barella, Çalhanoglu

REFEREE

Davide Massa from the Imperia section, will be the referee for the Serie A matchday 23 fixture. sezione di Imperia. Referee: Massa Assistants: Peretti-Laudato IV Official: Tremolada VAR: Marini AVAR: Fabbri

CREMONESE VS. INTER, WHERE TO WATCH ON TV

Cremonese–Inter, a fixture for Matchday 23 of the 2025/26 Serie A season, will take place on Sunday, February 1 at 18:00 CET and will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN and on Sky channels. The match can be followed via the DAZN app on smart TVs, and streamed on mobile devices such as PCs, smartphones, and tablets through the app, as well as on Sky Go and NOW TV on supported mobile devices.

UPDATES ON INTER TV

On Inter TV, as always, there will be updates and live connections during the pre-match, with the latest from the “Giovanni Zini” Stadium ahead of the game. Our pre-match Livematch for Cremonese–Inter will be live from 16:45 CET and will also be available on YouTube via the Club’s official channel until 17:50 CET. After the match, all the in-depth analysis, interviews, and highlights will be available.