On Wednesday, Olimpico in Rome welcomes the final of this year's Italian Cup. Juventus and Inter reached him, with the champions entering the match as favorites. However, the Bianconeri are the current winners of the trophy, losing only to Napoli and Lazio for the last seven seasons. The Nerazzurri are without triumph in this race from 2011.

This will be the second final between the two teams this season. The first took place on January 12 for the Italian Super Cup. Inter was then a much more active team on the field at the San Siro, but the match went into overtime after 1: 1 in regular time. Reserve Alexis Sanchez then became a hero with a goal in 121 minutes. The Nerazzurri were also the better team of the two in Serie A in a draw at home and minimal success in Turin in early April.

Juventus is improving relatively easily until the upcoming final. Sampdoria and Sassuolo were eliminated at home on a regular basis. Thus came the semifinals with Fiorentina, which was won with two successes and a total score of 3: 0. Inter went through tougher opponents, and was on the verge of being eliminated in the round of 16 when, after a turnaround and overtime, they eliminated Empoli, and then managed relatively easily with Roma. The semifinals offered a city derby with Milan. The first match ended 0-0, but Inter was uncompromising in the rematch with a classic 3-0.

The final saw Juventus lose in their last Serie A match. The Bianconeri lost to Genoa on Friday, the first of five official appearances. It was not fatal for the fourth position of the team, which has already secured participation in the Champions League. On the same day, Inter showed a champion character, after falling behind 0: 2 from Empoli at home. The Nerazzurri turned to 4: 2 in their favor for the sixth success in the last seven rounds, but are still two points behind the leader Milan.

Juventus is in danger of losing any trophy for the first time since 2011. Inter have won seven of the thirteen Italian Cup finals and appear to be the better prepared team for today's clash. During the season, the Bianconeri were brilliant at Olimpico, beating Roma 4-3 and Lazio 2-0. Inter also beat the Wolves (3: 0), but lost to the Eagles (1: 3). The achievements of both teams as a guest during the season in Serie A are also quite similar with ten victories in eighteen visits and only one point more for the champions.

Inter has the opportunity to achieve something historic, but in the end it may be left empty-handed. In early April, Juventus outplayed their opponent, but still lost by a penalty. However, in this match it was demonstrated that the Bianconeri are not far from returning to the title fight next season. My favorite today is Juventus. The symbolic hosts have been playing free of tension lately, while it is abundant in the ranks of their opponent. I have a feeling that this will not be the season for Inter and the blue and black part of Milan will be left empty-handed.