Chievo finished seventh last year in Serie A and are likely to be a hard team to beat. The Boro are expected to begin the game with the same team that started at Sheffield United last Saturday.
This means five at the back. Alan Wright will be making his first appearance at The Riverside Stadium. Stuart Parnaby, Joseph Job and George Boateng may all play at some stage.
The 4 p.m. kick-off is at the request of the Italians. Tickets are £10 for Adults, £5 for under 16's and over 65's