Inter-Torino closes Matchday 1

Inter vs. Torino to bring matchday 1 to an end The opening Serie A Enilive matchday concludes at San Siro as Inter host Torino The opening Serie A Enilive matchday will finish in style as Inter face Torino at San Siro. The Nerazzurri, with Cristian Chivu in the dugout, aim to put last season’s unfortunate ending behind them as they once again set their sights on the Scudetto. Marco Baroni is the new man in charge at Torino. The Granata finished eleventh last season, level with Udinese, and are now looking to improve on that and push for a European spot.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There have been 90 official games between the two teams in Milan with a record showing 49 Inter victories (most recent 3-2 in last year's Serie A), 27 draws (most recent 2-2 in Serie A 2018/19) and 13 Torino wins (most recent 2-1 in Serie A 2015/16). Torino have been defeated in their last 6 visits to San Siro against Inter. For the sixth time in Serie A championship history, Inter-Torino is scheduled for the first matchday. The previous meetings show 3 Inter victories and 2 draws, with Torino never having scored. In 1942 in Milan, Inter won 1-0 with a goal by Demaria; in 1957 in Milan it was 0-0; in 1994 in Turin, Inter won 2-0 with goals from Sosa and Bergkamp; in 2002, Inter won at home 1-0 with Vieri scoring; and finally in 2014, 0-0 at Torino's home.

DID YOU KNOW?

Inter have won five matches and drawn once in their last six Serie A opening games. Their last defeat on their league debut dates back to August 19, 2018, a 1-0 defeat in Reggio Emilia against Sassuolo.

COACHES

Second clash between Cristian Chivu and Marco Baroni after Lazio-Parma 2-2 in last year's Serie A.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: Calhanoglu, P. Esposito (Inter) Cautioned: none

REFEREE

LA PENNA (DEI GIUDICI - CAVALLINA) IV: CREZZINI, VAR: PATERNA, AVAR: CHIFFI

UPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE A

Inter-Udinese (Sunday 31 August, 20.45 CEST) Torino-Fiorentina (Sunday 31 August, 18.30 CEST) (Photo Website Inter FC)