Roma host Inter Milan in a tantalising Serie A clash, as the league's sternest defence and strongest attack up to this point collide at the Stadio Olimpico.
Match News and Current Form
A 2-1 win at Fiorentina before the international break continued Roma’s excellent start to the league season (W5, L1) under Gian Piero Gasperini, with only goal difference keeping them off the summit. Another win here could be a big boost to their seasonal ambitions as the previous four times the Giallorossi won at least six of their first seven games of a top-flight campaign, they finished in the top two! The intimidating Stadio Olimpico could boost those hopes as it's been a fortress of late, with Roma winning 12 of their last 15 home league games (D2, L1).
Ange-Yoan Bonny sparkled with four goal contributions (G1, A3) as Inter thrashed Cremonese 4-1 for a fifth consecutive competitive win going into the break. With only three points separating the top five teams after six rounds, extending their winning sequence will keep the Nerazzurri in the title race, although they haven’t won six in a row in all competitions since March 2024. Cristian Chivu’s men secured the third victory in their current five-match winning streak away at Cagliari (2-0), and Inter’s last four away league wins have all ended 2-0, so travelling shouldn't be a huge issue for them.
Head-to-Head History
This fixture is the highest-scoring match (532) in the history of this competition, and the last nine Serie A H2Hs produced a winner (INT: W7, L2). Roma won 1-0 when these sides last met in April though, and could win back-to-back top-flight H2Hs for the first time since 2016/17.
Hot Stats and Streaks
Five of Roma’s last eight home league games ended 1-0.
Roma are the only league team yet to concede beyond the 60th minute this season.
Inter scored exactly two goals in five of their last seven league trips.
Ahead of this round, Inter conceded a league-high four goals beyond the 80th minute.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Paulo Dybala has four goals in his last eight personal league H2Hs, and his last four league goals at this venue came in wins to nil. Denzel Dumfries’ two career H2H goals have come in wins where Inter scored three goals in total.
Angeliño is out of contention for Roma, who could be boosted by Leon Bailey’s late availability. Marcus Thuram is out with a thigh injury, while Matteo Darmian could be evaluated late by Inter.
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Betting Analysis
Eight of the last 11 Serie A H2Hs at this venue saw both teams find the net, so backing both teams to score in this fixture could be prudent.
Author: Sridhar Bhamidi