MILAN – Ahead of this evening's cup encounter between Inter and Trapani, we take a look at a few facts and figures relating to the game, courtesy of Football Data.
Inter undefeated in seven games: last eight-match unbeaten run over a year ago
Walter Mazzarri's men have not lost any of their last seven competitive outings, having clocked up three wins and four draws. Inter's last defeat (their only one this season) was against Roma in Serie A on 5 October (0-3 in San Siro). Should the Nerazzurri extend their unbeaten streak to eight games this evening, it would be their longest run since September-November 2012, when they put together 10 straight victories in Serie A and the Europa League.
No blanks in 13 Coppa Italia matches for Inter
Inter have scored at least once in each of their last 13 Coppa Italia fixtures, banging in 27 goals in the process.
Mazzarri matching Mourinho
Walter Mazzarri is running along a parallel Nerazzurri career path to José Mourinho: his record of eight wins, six draws and just one defeat from his first 15 competitive matches in the Inter dugout is identical to the Portuguese's after his first 15. Mourinho claimed victory in his 16th match (1-0 over Udinese in Serie A), so now it's up to Mazzarri to keep pace with him.
Trapani in fourth round for first time
Tonight's meeting at the Stadio Meazza is a historic match for Trapani: not only is it their first time at the Scala of Football but they are also making their first appearance in the Coppa Italia fourth round. Their previous best cup run dates back to 1959: having beaten Marsala and Palermo, they were knocked out in the third round by Prato (3-2 after extra time).
Coaches clash for first time
Today sees the first match-up between coaches Walter Mazzarri and Rocco Roberto Boscaglia.
Mazzarri's first time against Trapani...
Walter Mazzarri has never faced Trapani in a competitive fixture during his coaching career.
...and Boscaglia's first against the Nerazzurri
Likewise, Rocco Roberto Boscaglia is taking on Inter for the first time as a coach.
No history between Inter and Trapani
Inter and Trapani have never crossed paths in competitive matches before today.
