Coppa Italia Final Prediction

Ahead of the Coppa Italia final which brought the champion to survive, Inter Milan contra Palermo, early day, the former Italy coach Marcello Lippi gave the game-related predictions.

Two teams full of ambition going to fight in the Stadio Olimpico of Rome, by gaining championship trophy in Coppa Italia this season. Inter's title plus the chance to defend the title won the third championship this season. Meanwhile, Palermo also came up with big ambitions. Javier Pastore et al will try desperately to make history Coppa champion win the trophy for the first time.


Realizing the ambition that brought both teams, Lippi believes if the duel will take place later on tight. However, if referring to the record of the meeting the two teams this season, the former Juventus coach is more inclined to Inter that prediction will win the fight later.

"Palermo's will perform with great motivation, because they have never won a championship trophy. This team also has the quality. The only difference in a duel later on is experience, "said Lippi was quoted as saying Football-Italy, on Sunday (29/05/2011).

"Inter also want to end next season a triumph in the final. Apart from the above factors, both teams had the same quality and this will make the game interesting, "he continued.

"But, do not forget, the two teams have met at the San Siro at the start of this season. At that time, Palermo had a 2-0 lead and Javier Pastore failed to execute a penalty before eventually Inter won 3-2. What is clear, we all expect the game to walk interesting, "he added.

Finally, Lippi also provides relevant comparison of two trainers. Leonardo Araujo at the Nerazzurri and Delio Rossi's stronghold in the squad Rosanero.

"Leonardo had a great character. He has not trained for a long time, but he's got a coach-class mentality as quite a long time spent with a big club (Milan) and Brazil. His decision to cross from Inter Milan takes courage, "he continued.

"While Delio Rossi, he's an experienced coach despite no experience in the international arena. He obviously knows how to control a team. In essence, both teams had good opportunities, "lid concluded that both teams fairly balanced percentage or 50:50.