Roma vs Inter Serie A Tips & Prediction - Roma to prevail in top of the table blockbuster
The anticipated Roma vs Inter Serie A showdown promises goals and drama as both teams enter with four wins from four. Roma’s red-hot attack, led by Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala, faces an Inter side that’s also in top-scoring form but has shown defensive vulnerabilities. Recent form and attacking prowess slightly favor Roma, who are predicted to secure a narrow victory in a high-scoring game. Lautaro Martinez is set to return for Inter, but Roma’s strong home run and attacking options give them the edge in this top-table clash.
- Roma vs Inter predictions for Saturday's Serie A game
- Both teams on fire to start the season, winning opening four games
- Both teams tipped to score, with Roma winning at home & Malen/Dybala goal involvements
- The match is scheduled for kick off at 2.00am AEST on Sunday September 20
Roma vs Inter Serie A Tips & Prediction
Both teams are tipped to find the back of the net, with Roma backed to come away with all three points when they welcome Inter to the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday in a heavyweight Serie A showdown.
It's a potential early Scudetto crunch match in the Italian capital as Roma and Inter put their perfect Serie A records to start the season on the line.
Both teams have won their opening four games of the season, setting the early pace in the league. Roma are on a nine-match winning run in Serie A dating back to last season, while their 12 goals across the opening four fixtures is the second-most in the league - behind only Inter, who have fired home 13 goals from a massive 32 shots on target.
Plenty of attacking firepower at both end of the pitch, with Roma striker Donyell Malen remaining in red-hot form with 20 goals from just 22 Serie A appearances, supported by the likes of Paulo Dybala (four assists to start the season), rising star Rodrigo Mora and Matias Soule.
Meanwhile, Lautaro Martinez will surely come back into the Inter side, while Pio Esposito, Ange Bonny and Marcus Thuram were all on target in Inter's come-from-behind win over Udinese last weekend.
It's shaping as a cracking contest and both teams to score is the main play, while I think Roma have played marginally the better football to start the season, with Inter digging themselves a few holes and being forced to come from behind in recent outings.
Malen is the best bet to find the back of the net, while Dybala is in resurgent form and can have another goal contribution for the hosts.
Roma vs Inter Stats & Trends
- Roma have won their last nine Serie A games
- These teams have scored the most goals so far this season (Inter 13, Roma 12)
- No Serie A matchup has produced more goals than Roma vs Inter (average 2.9 per game)
- Inter have seen 5+ goals in four of their last five Serie A games
- Inter have seen BTTS land in their last three games in all comps
- Donyell Malen has scored 20 goals in 22 Serie A games, including six in four appearances this term
- Paulo Dybala has registered four assists this season in Serie A
Roma vs Inter Head To Head
Inter have dominated this H2H in recent times, going unbeaten in 16 of the last 18 meetings, winning 10.
Overall, Inter hold a 100-63 advantage, with 57 draws.
Overall, Inter hold a 100-63 advantage, with 57 draws.
Roma Form Analysis
Blistering start to the season for Roma, picking up from where they left off after ending last term on a five-match winning run in the league.
Gian Piero Gasperini's side have added another four wins to begin the campaign, meaning they're just two victories away from equalling their longest ever Serie A winning streak of 11.
Roma started with thumping back-to-back 4-0 wins over Fiorentina and Lecce before coming from behind to conquer Atalanta 2-1 at home, scoring the winner in stoppage time.
The Wolves' perfect record came to an end with a 0-0 stalemate on the road to Fenerbahce in their return to Champions League action, but Roma got back to winning ways in the Serie A this past weekend, toppling Torino 2-0 on the road.
Roma Team News
Wesley and Evan Ndicka missed the win over Torino, but are expected to be fit for selection here.
Mario Hermoso picked up a knock to his ankle and is in some doubt, while Manu Kone was a reported target of Inter in the summer and should start.
Mora again looks like the unlucky one to miss out in a prolific and potent Roma attack, led by Malen and Dybala.
Roma Possible Starting XI (3-4-2-1): Mile Svilar; Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi, Mario Hermoso; Emanuele Lulli, Manu Koné, Bryan Cristante, Nahuel Molina; Paulo Dybala, Matìas Soulé; Donyell Malen
Inter Form Analysis
Inter have also won all four of their Serie A games to launch their Scudetto defence, but they haven't been entirely convincing.
Opening 4-1 and 1-0 wins over Monza and Cagliari were straightforward enough, but Inter have been involved in some crazy games since.
Indeed, Cristian Chivu's side were forced to recover from a two-goal deficit against both Napoli and Udinese in their last two league outings, prevailing by 3-2 and 5-3 scores respectively.
Inter also dominated large chunks of their Champions League opener against Real Madrid, but some shocking defensive mishaps ultimately cost them in a 2-1 defeat.
Inter Team News
As mentioned, Lautaro Martinez missed the wild 5-3 win over Udinese last weekend, but will surely return to the starting side here.
Carlos Augusto has scored Inter's first goal in their last two games, but might start from the bench in this one. Marcus Thuram is in red-hot form, involved in 12 goals in his last nine Serie A outings and he should partner Martinez in the final third.
Hakan Calhanoglu and John Stones remain sidelined with injury.
Inter Possible Starting XI (3-5-2): Josep Martínez; Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni; Andy Diouf, Nicolò Barella, Piotr Zielinski, Curtis Jones, Federico Dimarco; Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martínez
Verdict
Both teams are tipped to score in an entertaining top-of-the-table clash, with Roma coming away with all three points at home.
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