Gialloblu and Nerazzurri goals off the bench
Chievo and Inter are two of the four sides in Serie A to have the highest number of goals scored by substitutes. Players have found the net off the bench on four occasions, the same number as Genoa and Hellas Verona. Chievo’s four strikes from substitutes have come via Pellissier (2), Meggiorini and Paloschi (1 each). Guarin (2), Hernanes and Osvaldo (1 apiece) meanwhile are Inter’s game changers. December delight for both coaches
The 12th month of the year is statistically Maran’s and Mancini’s most successful period over the course of their respective careers. The Chievo boss averages 1.69 points-per-game (18 wins, 17 draws and seven defeats from 42 professional league matches), while the Nerazzurri coach’s total stands at 2.33 points-per-game (22 victories, four draws and four losses in 30 games in charge of Italian sides). Chievo unbeaten in five
The hosts haven’t lost in their last five games, winning two and drawing three in that time. Their last defeat came at Palermo (0-1) on 29 October. No pens, no reds
The Gialloblu haven’t been awarded any penalties nor red cards this term. Chievo are joined by Udinese in the former category and by Empoli and Atalanta in the latter. First meeting
Rolando Maran and Roberto Mancini face each other for the first time tonight Maran has never beaten Inter
Maran faces Inter for the fifth time tonight and the current Gialloblu coach has never beaten the Nerazzurri. He has just one draw and three defeats from his four previous attempts. Mancini leads
Mancini will take on Chievo for the 12th time this evening. The Nerazzurri coach has had the better of things against the Venetian side in the past, recording five wins, four draws and two losses.
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