Outside of San Siro, the Nerazzurri have won eight, with only two draws: they have the best points-per-game ratio on the continent.
Inter embarks on its visit to Florence, a common destination for many tourists who explore landmarks like the Loggia dei Lanzi, Uffizi, and the Ponte Vecchio. The Nerazzurri commence their Florentine journey tomorrow and will conclude it on Sunday in the Campo di Marte area, home to the Stadio Franchi.
In general, whenever Inter hits the road, it stands out in Europe: no team in the top five leagues has collected the same number of points away from home as the Nerazzurri. With 20 league matches played so far, one less than the temporary league leaders Juventus, Inter’s record is evenly split: 10 games and 25 points at the Meazza, and one additional point on the road, totaling 51 points. The only league defeat occurred at home against Sassuolo, along with a hard-fought draw against Bologna. Meanwhile, in away matches, Inter remains unbeaten in Serie A, boasting 8 victories and a couple of draws. The first draw took place at the Juventus Stadium, while the second, a challenging one, occurred in the final match of 2023 against Genoa.
While Champions League qualification to the knockout stage was primarily built at the Meazza (without losing away…), the Coppa Italia upset further supports the notion: after nearly achieving a victory in Serie A, Bologna managed to win in Milan, eliminating the defending champions in ‘Extra Time’. Inter are doing better away than at hime.
THE RISKS
At the Franchi, the risk is always high, especially given the calendar trap: Juventus, playing at home against Empoli, could temporarily extend the lead to +4. Allegri would have played two more games than Inzaghi, but the risk of a psychological backlash is real.. Additionally, against Fiorentina on Sunday, Calhanoglu and Barella will both be absent due to a double, untimely suspension, while Bastoni and Dumfries are not in their best form.
Inter’s average of 2.6 points per away game is the best of all, not only in Italy. Behind are the two surprises of the season: Bayer Leverkusen (2.56) and Girona (2.4), who are shaking up the Bundesliga and La Liga. Juventus also has a powerful away performance, with 2.33 points. To find a Champions League rival with a similar record, you have to go to fourth place occupied by Bayern (2.38).
