Perugia - Chievo: Small difference between teams in Serie B clash

Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.

Perugia form and stats

This is expected to be a close game, with Perugia perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Perugia as a small favourite), we find nine games. Perugia has won 2 of these, drawn 2 and lost 5.

Perugia have prepared for this season with one friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these one matches are 0 victories, 0 draws and 1 losses. In these games, Perugia have scored 1 goal and conceded 3 times.

Last season, Perugia's league statistics were 14 wins, 8 draws and 14 losses, resulting in a 8th position in the Serie B. Over these 36 matches they scored 49 goals and conceded 49. Playing at home last season Perugia managed 9-2-7 (win-draw-lost) with 28 goals and 22 conceded.

Chievo form and stats

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Chievo playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were 2 Chievo wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats.

The last season was not a pleasant experience for Chievo as they could not accumulate enough points to survive. After only 2 victories from 38 games, relegation was a fact. Chievo's manager M. Marcolini are hoping to lead the team right back to Serie A at the first attempt.

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