Prediction: Inter Milan vs Roma

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Dachbet

In what is a heavyweight Serie A showdown on Sunday evening, Inter Milan will welcome Roma to the San Siro.

Inter Milan

Starting with the hosts, while Inter Milan might have suffered Champions League final heartbreak at the hands of Manchester City back in June, the Italian giants certainly haven’t shown any signs of a hangover. Last seen earlier in the week extended on their European romp as they secured a 2-1 victory at home against Austrian outfit Salzburg, Simeone Inzaghi’s side should find the mood in their camp at a real high. Opening this weekend’s fixtures leading the chase at the top of the Serie A table, the Nerazzurri will be looking to make another statement here. Marking their return from October’s international break with a routine 3-0 win away at Torino, Inzaghi’s side have collected 22 points from their first nine Serie A appearances. Gaining a recent reputation for their clinical performances in the final third, the former Lazio boss has also seen his title contenders suffer just a single defeat at the San Siro since back on April 15th.

Team News

Dealing with what looks set to be a long-term Achilles tendon injury and struggling to find any kind of momentum since arriving from Juventus this summer, Inter Milan will once again be without Juan Cuadrado this weekend. Likewise, former West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic is not expected to make his comeback from a thigh strain on Sunday evening.

Already notching 11 strikes in his first nine Serie A appearances this season, attacking talisman Lautaro Martinez will spearhead Inzaghi’s attack here. The Argentina ace could be joined in the final third by former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez.

Roma

As for the visitors, while Roma might have found themselves in the midst of a public struggle when opening up the 2023/24 campaign, Jose Mourinho’s men have come roaring back in some style. Last seen earlier in the week laying down another European marker as they claimed a 2-0 victory at home against Slavia Prague, the former Manchester United boss has seen his squad gain plenty of recent plaudits. Heading into October’s international break with a thumping performance as they clinched a 4-1 win away at Cagliari, Roma have now won each of their previous five appearances across all fronts by an aggregate score of 13-1. Riding what has been a recent wave of momentum, it should also be noted that Mourinho’s side have collected 22 points from their last eight showdowns both on the European and domestic stage. Although Roma might face a stern examination here, the Giallorossi are certainly enjoying their brightest run of the season.

Team News

Not making a single appearance since the start of September, Roma will once again be without former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling here. The ex-England international is joined in the treatment room by the likes of Tammy Abraham, Paulo Dybala and summer recruit Renato Sanches.

Already bagging eight goals across all competitions since making a season-long loan switch from Chelsea over the summer, Romelu Lukaku will make a fiery return to the San Siro on Sunday evening and spearhead Mourinho’s charge here. Opening his Serie A account against Monza last weekend, Lukaku should be joined in the final third by Italy international Stephan El Shaarawy.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Sunday’s opponents last met in Serie A action back on May 6th, Inter Milan picked up a 2-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico.
• Likewise, the Nerazzurri have won four of their previous five Serie A showdowns against Roma.
• Inter Milan have lost just one of their previous 12 straight Serie A battles against Mourinho’s side – a run that stems back to February 2017.
• Three of the last four Serie A meetings between Inter Milan and Roma at the San Siro have finished with both teams finding the net.
• 15 of the last 16 showdowns between Sunday’s opponents have seen over 1.5 goals by the final whistle.

Conclusion

Two Italian heavyweights who are enjoying their own respective flurries, neutrals could be treated to a thrilling affair on Sunday evening. While Roma might have shown plenty of issues when opening up the 2023/24 campaign, Mourinho’s men have come roaring back in a remarkable fashion. Mustering 22 points from their previous eight appearances across all competitions, the Giallorossi will be hoping to spring a major upset this weekend. However, with three of the last four meetings between Inter Milan and Roma at the San Siro finishing with both teams getting on the scoresheet, we are expecting a similar outcome on Sunday evening.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Dachbet