Fiorentina vs Inter, the complete guide
Fiorentina vs Inter, the complete guide The final matchday before the international break brings a final challenge for the Nerazzurri, as Inter Milan travel to face Fiorentina in the fixture valid for Matchday 30 of Serie A. Cristian Chivu’s side will take to the pitch at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday 22 March at 20:45 CET, after which the league will pause for the final time this season. The clash between Fiorentina and Inter is a classic of Italian football: the two sides have faced each other 191 times across their history, considering both league and Coppa Italia meetings.
The reverse fixture, played at San Siro at the end of October, finished 3-0 to Inter, thanks to a brace from Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Petar Sučić's first Nerazzurri goal. HEAD-TO-HEAD There have been 175 meetings in Serie A between Inter Milan and Fiorentina, with the Nerazzurri leading the overall record: 74 wins to the Viola’s 46, along with 55 draws. Traditionally a high-scoring fixture, Inter have netted 274 goals compared to Fiorentina’s 223.
The numbers shift significantly, however, when focusing only on matches played on Fiorentina’s home turf, which has historically been a difficult venue for Inter. There, 35 encounters have ended level, while Fiorentina have recorded 30 wins to Inter’s 22. INTER’S NUMBERS This season, Inter Milan lead several statistical rankings in Serie A.
Among the most striking figures is their output from set pieces: Cristian Chivu’s side have scored 20 goals from dead-ball situations. By contrast, Fiorentina have struggled in this area, conceding 16 goals from set plays, with only Genoa (17) doing worse in the league this season. Inter’s attacking numbers are equally impressive across the board.
The Nerazzurri boast the best attack in the league with 65 goals, 14 more than second-placed Juventus in this particular metric. What stands out further is how consistently Inter’s attacking threat is spread throughout the match. They have scored 28 first-half goals — more than any other side — and also lead the way in several key time segments: 9 goals in the opening 15 minutes (level with Napoli and Como), 10 in the final 15 minutes of the first half (level with AC Milan), and 17 in the final 15 minutes of matches overall.
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