BETTING GUIDE: AS Roma vs Inter Milan, match preview, team news and betting tip
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Both sides enter the fixture in good form, with Roma hoping to continue their superb start under Gian Piero Gasperini, while Inter look to extend their winning streak and climb further up the table.
Serie A’s Saturday night headline clash sees Roma host Inter Milan at the Stadio Olimpico in a highly anticipated battle between the league’s most resolute defence and its most explosive attack.
Both sides enter the fixture in good form, with Roma hoping to continue their superb start under Gian Piero Gasperini, while Inter look to extend their winning streak and climb further up the table.
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Roma’s 2-1 win away at Fiorentina before the international break solidified their impressive start to the 2025/26 Serie A campaign.
With five wins from six matches (W5, L1), the Giallorossi sit joint-top of the table, trailing only on goal difference.
Their early season success has been built on defensive stability, with just two goals conceded so far - the best record in the league.
Gasperini’s men have turned the Stadio Olimpico into a fortress, winning 12 of their last 15 home league games (D2, L1), and they’ll hope to add to that impressive record against an Inter side they haven’t beaten at home since 2016.
Their recent run of form suggests a shift in mentality and maturity under Gasperini.
The coach has achieved a personal best start in terms of both points earned and defensive performances across the opening six games of a Serie A season.
Roma’s attacking play is still a work in progress, but the narrow win over Fiorentina – sealed by goals from Matias Soule and Bryan Cristante – showed grit and resilience, hallmarks of a serious title challenger.
Inter, meanwhile, arrive in the capital on a hot streak.
A dominant 4-1 victory over Cremonese made it five wins in a row across all competitions, including two Champions League group stage victories. Cristian Chivu’s side are the top scorers in Serie A with 17 goals, and their attacking depth has been key.
Nine different players have already found the net, reflecting a system that thrives on collective movement and attacking rotations.
This upcoming clash is not just about current form – the history between the two sides adds another layer of intrigue.
Inter have dominated recent meetings, winning seven of the last nine Serie A encounters.
The Nerazzurri have also scored in each of their last 11 visits to the Stadio Olimpico, averaging over two goals per game in that span.
While Roma did claim a 1-0 win in the most recent meeting back in April, a second consecutive league victory over Inter would mark their best return in this fixture since 2016/17.
Roma have remained largely consistent in their selection under Gasperini, who has forged a well-organised side despite not yet unlocking their full attacking potential.
The return of Leon Bailey, who missed the international break but is back in full training, offers an exciting attacking option from the bench.
However, left wing-back Angeliño remains sidelined.
In attack, Gasperini has options. Evan Ferguson, who has been productive for the Republic of Ireland, is pushing for a start, while Artem Dovbyk – having opened his Serie A account – is also in contention.
Matias Soule, the matchwinner when these sides last met, continues to shine, with three goals already this season.
For Inter, injuries could affect their attacking firepower. Marcus Thuram is out with a thigh injury, and Matteo Darmian remains a doubt due to a calf problem.
Despite these setbacks, Chivu has plenty of attacking depth. Ange-Yoan Bonny impressed against Cremonese with a goal and three assists, while Francesco Pio Esposito is another emerging talent, having recently scored his first Serie A and senior international goals.
Lautaro Martinez remains the spearhead – the captain has four goals in his last three club matches and boasts an impressive scoring record against Roma.
Roma’s league form has been strong (W5, L1), and they’ve won four of their last five in all competitions.
They are unbeaten at home this season and haven’t conceded after the 60th minute in any match – a testament to their game management.
Inter’s Serie A form reads (W4, L2), and they’ve won their last three league matches, part of a wider five-game winning streak in all competitions.
However, one concern for Chivu will be the concentration levels late in games – half of their goals conceded in the league have come in the final 15 minutes.
This could be a vulnerability Roma look to exploit, especially if the match remains tight going into the closing stages.
This fixture is historically the highest-scoring in Serie A, with 532 goals across all previous meetings.
The last nine head-to-heads in the league have all produced a winner, and Inter have won seven of those. However, Roma’s 1-0 victory in the last meeting will give them belief they can finally break the home curse.
Key Pointers
Inter Milan kept two clean sheets in the last four matches.
At least one side failed to score in Roma’s last five out of six matches.
Only one of the last five meetings between these teams has both sides score.
With Roma’s defensive record and Inter’s scoring prowess, this game promises a compelling clash of styles. While Inter’s attacking depth is impressive, their late-game lapses could prove costly against a disciplined Roma outfit that tends to finish matches strongly.
Given Roma’s recent form at home and Inter’s habit of conceding late, this could be a close contest with potential for goals, especially in the second half.
Prediction:Both teams to score (BTTS)
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