Facts and statistics: the numbers ahead of Cremonese vs. Inter

BACKGROUND

18.00 CET on Saturday 28 January will see the 16th meeting between Inter and Cremonese in Serie A. The Nerazzurri have won 12 games against Cremonese, with two draws. No team has collected more wins against Cremonese in the league than the Nerazzurri.

13 IN THE FIRST 30 MINUTES

In Serie A 2022/23, Inter have scored 13 goals in the first 30 minutes of matches: no team has done better than the Nerazzurri so far.

SET-PIECE KOs

Inter have scored 11 goals from set-pieces in the first half of the season: only Napoli and Juventus have done better than the Nerazzurri. Inzaghi's men have scored 5 goals from corners, 2 from direct free kicks, 2 indirectly from free kicks and 2 from penalties.

TORO AND CREMONESE

Lautaro Martinez scored as a substitute in the first game against Cremonese this season: more generally, Toro has been involved in 11 goals (9 goals, 2 assists) in his last 9 appearances against newly promoted teams.

ATTACKING DEFENDER

Federico Dimarco is the only Serie A defender who has at least three goals and three assists to his name this season in all competitions. In total, the Nerazzurri player has scored four goals and provided four assists.

THE REFEREE

Refereeing Cremonese vs. Inter, on Matchday 20 of Serie A 2022/23, will be Maurizio Mariani, from Aprilia.

Mariani will have Bresmes and Scatragli as assistants; the Fourth Official will be Miele. VAR is Nasca, Assistant VAR is Dionisi.