MILAN – Juventus v Inter isn’t just any old match. Julio Cruz calls it the "Derby d’Italia", Diego Milito considers it "unforgettable" and Luis Suarez simply describes it as "a special match". All three are strikers made for matches like this one, strikers who have gone down in Nerazzurri history. So what better place to start our look at the stats behind tonight’s match?
For example, did you know that Juventus are unbeaten at home in exactly two years? Their last defeat was a 1-2 loss at the hands of Sampdoria on 6 January 2013. A certain Mauro Icardi was the man with the goals for the Blucerchiati.
Indeed, Juve are one of Maurito’s favourite opponents. Did you know that the Argentine has already scored four times against the Bianconeri?
Tonight’s match is, of course, the first of the New Year. Did you know that between 2005 and 2008, Mancini’s Inter side won three and drew one of their opening matches of the calendar year (2-0 Livorno in 2005, 0-0 Siena in 2006, 3-1 Torino in 2007 and 3-2 Siena in 2008)?
