The reigning Italian champions are set to return to action after securing the Coppa Italia, completing a historic domestic double this season. Inter will host Hellas Verona on Sunday, May 17, at 3:00 PM in the 37th round of Serie A, marking their final home match of the campaign at San Siro. This promises to be a memorable day as the Nerazzurri will lift the trophy in front of their passionate fans, celebrating both titles won during this incredible season.
Looking back at the reverse fixture played in November, Chivu's side edged out a 2-1 victory in rainy conditions at the Bentegodi. The match hung in the balance until the 93rd minute, when an own goal from Frese decided the outcome, following strikes from Zielinski and Giovane. That hard-fought win set the tone for Inter's dominance this season.
History strongly favors the Nerazzurri in this matchup. Inter have won 43 of their 69 Serie A encounters against Hellas Verona (22 draws, 4 losses), making them the team with the most victories over the Venetians in the top flight. They've also scored a staggering 120 goals against Verona, more than any other opponent. At home, Inter are on an incredible run, winning their last eight Serie A matches against Hellas Verona at San Siro—the longest consecutive home winning streak against the Gialloblù. In fact, Inter have never lost at home to Verona in 34 meetings (23 wins, 11 draws). Expanding to all fixtures, Inter are unbeaten in their last 29 Serie A games against Hellas Verona (24 wins, 5 draws), a streak only surpassed by their run against Sampdoria (30 games between 1961 and 1977).
The statistics are equally impressive in terms of scoring and defending. Inter have found the net in all 29 recent matches against Hellas Verona in Serie A, setting a record for consecutive games scoring against a single opponent in the competition. On the defensive side, Inter have kept the most clean sheets against Hellas Verona in Serie A history (37), at least eight more than any other team has managed against the Venetians.
Inter enter this match following a double-header against Lazio at the Olimpico: a dominant 3-0 league victory was followed by a 2-0 win in the Coppa Italia final, with Chivu's tactics proving decisive. Now, with the trophy ceremony looming, the Nerazzurri will look to cap off their San Siro campaign in style against a Hellas Verona side that will be eager to spoil the party.