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The stats that say Inter doesn't score enough goals to win Serie A

The Nerazzurri have struck just eight times in their opening seven games, but are their misfiring forwards to blame — or is their issue a lack of creativity in midfield?

Inter sits second in Serie A, just two points behind leader Fiorentina, and eight ahead of reigning champion Juventus — yet doubts remain over the Nerazzurri's Scudetto credentials.

Indeed, even coach Roberto Mancini acknowledged ahead of the Derby d'Italia that the Bianconeri, Roma and Napoli are all better-equipped to win the title.

Is he right? Well, our Opta stats would certainly suggest that Inter, despite boasting an attack containing Mauro Icardi, who shared the capocannoniere award with Luca Toni last season, does not score enough goals to finish top of the pile .