Five key stats from week 10 in Serie A - how Milan fail to learn from their mistakes

With week 10 contested midweek, it was only a short wait following Saturday and Sunday’s matches for Serie A to return to action. Twenty-six goals have flown in and five red cards have been brandished already ahead of the round’s final tilt between leaders Roma and bottom feeders Chievo, with Napoli and Juventus at least temporarily moving to within striking distance of the capitoline club at the top of the table. Let’s take a look at the top statistics from week 10 so far in anticipation of Thursday’s clash of first and last.

1. Juventus: creation and conversion

Juventus were utterly irresistible against turmoil-ridden Catania on Wednesday evening, cruising to a 4-0 victory in front of the home support with aplomb.

The scoreline represents the second time the Bianconeri have tallied more than three goals in a Serie A game this campaign, one in which they have struggled at times to press home their territorial advantage on the pitch and manufacture quality chances.

But incisive play was simply not an issue opposite the Sicilian outfit, as Antonio Conte’s men completed an astounding 19 key passes out of a total 629 attempted balls to leave the competition broken, stifled, and barely able to spark an attack of their own.

The metronomic Andrea Pirlo led the charge on the day, netting a dipping free-kick, creating three chances, and picking out a teammate with five of six corners.