Frederik
Inter Milan has the best defense in this year's Serie A.
Based on various statistics, Inter has the undisputed best defensive record this season.
An old saying goes, 'a good defense often wins the championship,' and when you also play in Italy, which is historically known for its strong defensive structure, there is a solid foundation for an Italian championship.
Inter Milan has been quite dominant this season, and it seems that the championship battles this year will be a contest between Inter and Juventus. Inter is the most prolific team in the league based on goals scored, but defensively, they have been formidable, conceding only 8 goals in the league.
Fewest goals conceded in Serie A 2023/24:
◉ Inter Milan (8)
◉ Juventus (11)
◉ Bologna (15)
◉ Fiorentina (18)
◉ Torino (18)
Not surprisingly, they are also the team with the most clean sheets, making goalkeeper Yann Sommer the goalkeeper with by far the most clean sheets. Additionally, he also has the highest save percentage in the league (84.3%).
Most clean sheets in Serie A:
◉ Inter Milan (12)
◉ Juventus (10)
◉ Atalanta (8)
Goalkeepers with most clean sheets in Serie A:
◉ Yann Sommer (12)
◉ Wojciech Szczesny (9)
◉ Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (8)
This season, the team has switched to playing with 3 center-backs and 2 wing-backs, which has provided a more stable defensive structure while allowing for more freedom in the attack. Acerbi and Bastoni have played at an extremely high level, logging the most playing minutes among a diverse selection of center-backs. They have assumed leadership roles and maintained the defensive structure effectively.