Data analysis reveals a striking difference in total playing time between Inter and Napoli squads in the 2024-25 season. Inter players have collectively amassed over 50,000 minutes across all competitions, compared to Napoli’s 35,640 minutes. This substantial gap of approximately 15,000 minutes comes despite both teams being level on points in the Serie A table with just five games remaining.

The disparity in playing time can be attributed to Inter’s involvement in multiple competitions. While both teams have played the same number of Serie A matches (33), Inter has participated in 12 Champions League games, 4 Coppa Italia matches, and 2 Supercoppa Italiana fixtures. In contrast, Napoli’s commitments were limited to Serie A and 3 Coppa Italia games.

Breaking Down the Minutes

Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer leads all players with 3,870 minutes on the field. Among outfield players, Alessandro Bastoni tops the chart with 3,455 minutes, followed closely by Lautaro Martinez (3,355), Nicolo Barella (3,242), Henrikh Mkhitaryan (3,200), and Marcus Thuram (3,004).

For Napoli, Amir Rrahmani is the only player to surpass 3,000 minutes this season, with 3,046 minutes played.

This significant difference in playing time raises questions about fatigue and squad management as both teams enter the crucial final stretch of the Serie A season. It remains to be seen how this disparity might impact performance in the remaining matches and potentially influence the outcome of the title race.