Inter Form
Inter were on a run of four straight wins until they met Torino (2:2). Can we criticise Cristian Chivu and the team for this setback? Of course not. They were confidently leading 2:0 and allowed themselves to relax. Yes, that was a mistake, but not a critical one. In addition, we should not forget that the Nerazzurri fielded virtually a second-string lineup. Had the leaders started from the first minute, they would have been leading by a much bigger margin.
Key numbers for Inter:
Inter are second for possession (59.5%).
Inter are first for expected goals (64.6) and shots on target (6.1).
Inter are top for goals from set pieces (20).
Potential Inter Lineup (3-5-2): Yann Sommer — Manuel Akanji, Yann Bisseck, Carlos Augusto — Denzel Dumfries, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Federico Dimarco — Marcus Thuram, Pio Esposito
Unavailable: Luis Enrique (injury)
Parma Calcio 1913 Form
Parma Calcio 1913 have won their last two matches, but look at the opponents: relegation candidates Pisa Sporting Club (1:0) and inconsistent Udinese Calcio (1:0). Even against those sides, the defence did not show itself in the best light, allowing 12 and 16 shots respectively. Now the opposition are a level above in terms of quality and will certainly not forgive such mistakes.
Key numbers for Parma Calcio 1913:
Parma Calcio 1913 are 15th for expected goals against (48.4).
Parma Calcio 1913 are 19th for shots on target (2.8) and xG (29.5).
Parma Calcio 1913 are 16th for possession regains in the final third (2.8).
Potential Parma Calcio 1913 Lineup (3-5-2): Zion Suzuki — Alessandro Circati, Mariano Troilo, Abdoulaye Ndiaye — Enrico Delprato, Adrian Bernabe, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, Mandela Keita, Emanuele Valeri — Gabriel Strefezza, Mateo Pellegrino
Unavailable: Matija Frigan, Benja Cremaschi (both – injury)
