Inter unbeaten in ten Europa League matches
Inter haven’t lost in the Europa League since 7 March 2013, when they were beaten 3-0 by Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Since then, the Nerazzurri have amassed an impressive record of six wins and four draws.
26 Feb a good date for Nerazzurri in Europe
Inter are unbeaten in their last three European matches played on 26 February. The Nerazzurri have won one (a 0-2 victory over Partizan in the 1963/64 European Cup) and drawn two (0-0 against Barcelona in the 2002/03 Champions League and 2-2 against Sochaux in the 2003/04 Europa League).
Celtic in the goals in their last seven European matches
Celtic have scored in each of their last seven European matches, finding the net no less than 13 times in total. The last time the Scots failed to score in Europe came on 26 August 2014, when they were turned over 0-1 by Maribor at Celtic Park.
One win in 11 European away days for Celtic
Celtic have only managed one win in their last 11 away fixtures in European competition. The sole victory was a 0-1 win against KR Reykjavik on 15 July 2015, in the Champions League qualifying rounds. Aside from that, the Hoops have drawn four and lost six.
Slovakia’s Kruzliak to take charge
Ivan Kruzliak, the Slovakian referee who’s been on the international circuit since 2011, is the man tasked with officiating Inter v Celtic tonight. The 30-year-old referee has never taken charge of a European match involving Italian or Scottish teams.
Second bite at the cherry
Tonight will see the second meeting of Roberto Mancini and Ronny Deila as managers. The first came just seven days ago in Glasgow, of course, with the match finishing in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Unbeatable Inter
Inter have never lost at home to Scottish opposition. In the five previous encounters between the Nerazzurri and a team from Scotland, Inter have won four and drawn one, against Celtic in the 1971/72 season. In total Inter have played Scottish teams 12 times, amassing an overall record of five wins, four draws and three defeats.
Celtic winless in Italy
Tonight will see Celtic take on Italian opposition for the 25th time. In total, the Hoops have managed five wins, eight draws and 11 defeats. Celtic have never won against Italian opposition in Italy in 11 attempts, drawing three and losing eight.
