Inter, 23 goals in 8 matches: the offensive numbers of the Nerazzurri in Serie A

In the first eight matchdays of Serie A, Chivu‘s Inter has established itself as the most prolific and creative team in the league. With 23 goals scored, the Nerazzurri lead the scoring chart and, in the era of three points for a win, only two teams have done better in the first eight matchdays of the season: Napoli in 2017/18, with 26 goals, and Inter itself in 2021/22, also stopping at 23.

The offensive data paints a consistent picture. The Nerazzurri have taken 62 shots on target, the highest value in the league, and have produced a total of 23.2 Expected Goals, a number almost perfectly aligned with the actual goals scored. This balance between statistical expectations and actual finishing demonstrates the efficiency of the attacking department.

In terms of open play crosses attempted, Inter ranks first with 140, ahead of Juventus with 138 and Venezia with 126. Also noteworthy is the statistic regarding posts and crossbars: the Nerazzurri have hit them ten times, a record in Europe shared only with Real Madrid among the top five leagues, confirming an attacking output that could have resulted in an even greater haul.

On an individual level, Inter is the club with the highest number of players who have created at least 15 goal-scoring chances in the league: three in total. At the top of the list is Dimarco, with 19 chances created; followed by Diouf and Barella, both with 16.