Derby d'Italia: Juventus face Inter hoping to swerve bizarre Serie A record as Simone Inzaghi's side chase Napoli
Updated 16/02/2025 at 12:37 GMT
Juventus face Inter on Sunday, having strangely registered one defeat and 13 draws in their opening 24 Serie A games. The Italian giants are currently fifth in the standings, some 13 points behind table-toppers Napoli and three adrift of the UEFA Champions League spots. Inter, meanwhile, are looking to go top with victory in the Derby d’Italia. The game is live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
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Juventus face Internazionale on Sunday hoping to claim victory after a bizarre Serie A campaign so far, where they have registered just one defeat - but a mammoth 13 draws.
Thiago Motta’s men are looking to register a third successive league victory when they take on title-chasing Inter in the Derby d’Italia on Sunday, with the game live on TNT Sports and discovery+ from 19:30 UK time.
Juventus’ successive wins came after a peculiar run that in January saw them become the first side to draw 13 of their opening 20 league games since Inter in 2004-05.
The Turin side are fifth in the standings, some 13 points adrift of league leaders Napoli and three points behind the UEFA Champions League places.
As per Opta, the most draws in a Serie A season is Mantova’s 22 in the 34-game 1966-67 campaign.
The 1982/83 season saw Udinese record 20 draws, while they also have the record for the most this century, with 19 in 2023/24.
| Most Serie A Draws | ||
| Team | Season | Games Drawn |
| Mantova | 1966/1967 | 22 |
| Udinese | 1982/1983 | 20 |
| Hellas Verona | 1988/1989 | 19 |
| Fiorentina | 1970/1971 | 19 |
| Bari | 1989/1990 | 19 |
| Lazio | 1988/1989 | 19 |
| Lazio | 1990/1991 | 19 |
| Udinese | 2023/2024 | 19 |
| Perugia | 1978/1979 | 19 |
Inter, meanwhile, will be looking to overtake Napoli and claim top spot in Serie A.
The reigning champions are two points behind Gli Azzurri, whose grip on the title appears to be slipping after a run of two consecutive draws.
Kelly in contention for Juve
Among the players set to potentially feature on Sunday is Juventus’ January signing Lloyd Kelly, who made his debut for the club in a 2-1 win over Como earlier this month.
The defender joined from Newcastle on loan after making just four Premier League starts this campaign.
"I’m happy to be here and to be at Juve," Kelly told Calciomercato. "And then, yes, there are differences between Serie A and the Premier League.
"Serie A is more technical and tactical, passion is the first thing you perceive. I have to take my time, but I understood how much passion there is behind it, the passion of the players, the staff, the fans. These are the main differences."
How to watch the Derby d'Italia on TNT Sports
Juventus take on Inter on Sunday, 16 February, with kick-off at 19:45 UK time.
You can watch the Serie A match live from 19:30 on TNT Sports 1, with the coverage also able to stream on discovery+.
How many Serie A football matches are on TNT Sports?
Two Serie A matches per matchday week will be broadcast on TNT Sports, from the 2024/25 season until 2026/27.
Which Serie A matches are on TNT Sports?
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And for the full Serie A schedule, click here.
What football is on TNT Sports?
TNT Sports will show over 500 matches from the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League across the 2024-25 season, as well as games from Serie A and the Premier League.
Watch Premier League, Serie A and Champions League football on TNT Sports and discovery+.
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