At that time, Chievo became tenants of Hellas at the Bentegodi, and began rising up the league ladder. By the mid-1990s, Chievo had joined Hellas in Serie B, creating the derby.
In the late 1980s, Chievo moved into the Bentegodi stadium with Hellas, and started climbing the league rankings. By the mid-1990s, Chievo had merged with Hellas in Serie B, establishing a long-standing competition.