Prediction: Roma vs Inter Milan

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Unibet

Looking to make another Serie A statement on Sunday evening, Inter Milan will make the trip to the Stadio Olimpico when they meet Roma.

Roma

Starting with the hosts, while Roma might have punched their Europa League semi-final ticket last month as they picked up a 4-2 aggregate victory against Feyenoord, Jose Mourinho’s men find themselves in the midst of a worrying domestic blip. Putting in another flat display earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 draw away at Monza, the former Manchester United boss has seen his side gain a reputation for their inconsistencies. Blown away at Atalanta on April 24th as they were hit with a 3-1 drumming, Mourinho should have a headache over his side’s extended defensive struggles. With just a single clean sheet to their name from their last six appearances across all competitions, Saturday’s hosts will know that they face a tough challenge here. However, it should be noted, landing a 2-1 victory when they traveled to the San Siro for their reverse Serie A meeting on October 1st, Mourinho will be desperate for a repeat display this weekend.

Team News

Shown a pair of booking away at Monza earlier in the week, full-back Zeki Celik will serve a one-match suspension on Sunday evening. However, former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is free to make his return at the Stadio Olimpico after completing his own one-game suspension.

Not making a Serie A start since Roma’s 1-0 win away at Torino on April 8th, ex-Juventus superstar Paulo Dybala could be handed a full recall here. Despite recording just two goals in his last 18 appearances across all competitions, Tammy Abraham should lead Mourinho’s charge this weekend.

Inter Milan

As for the visitors, making Champions League history last month as they punched their semi-final spot thanks to a 5-3 aggregate victory against Benfica, Inter Milan are enjoying what has quickly become a stellar purple patch. Last seen putting in another stunning display as they claimed a 6-0 romp away at Verona, Simone Inzaghi’s side have won each of their last four domestic appearances across all competitions. With their rampant run of form highlighted by a 3-1 victory at home against Lazio on April 30th, Saturday’s guests could be smelling the chance to make another statement here. Now sat in pole position to clam another top-four finish this season, the former Serie A champions have also found quite the clinical edge in the final third. It should be noted, Inzaghi’s high-flying squad have notched 13 strikes on their four-match winning run. Suffering just a single loss from any of their last nine outings – a run that stems back to April 1st – Inter will travel to the San Siro riding a recent wave of momentum.

Team News

All missing out in Inter Milan’s 6-0 romp away at Verona in midweek, the trio of Milan Skriniar, Robert Gosens and Dalbert are expected to remain in the treatment room here. Settling for a spot on the bench a few days ago, midfield talisman Nicolo Barella will undoubtedly be handed a full recall at the Stadio Olimpico.

Bagging a brace in his back-to-back Serie A appearances and with six goals in his last five contests across all competitions, the red-hot Lautaro Martinez will once again spearhead Inzaghi’s attack this weekend.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides met for their reverse Serie A meeting on October 1st, Roma claimed a 2-1 victory at the San Siro.
• Five of the last seven meetings between Roma and Inter Milan have finished with both teams finding the net.
• Saturday’s guests have won each of their last four domestic appearances across all competitions – a run that has seen them score 13 goals.
• Including their 1-1 draw away at Monza earlier in the week, Roma have failed to win any of their last three Serie A appearances.
• Likewise, Mourinho’s side have recored just a single clean sheet from any of their last six appearances across all competitions.

Conclusion

Now failing to win any of their last three Serie A appearances after settling for a sluggish 1-1 draw away at Monza earlier in the week, Roma will be more than aware that they face a huge challenge here. Watching Inter Milan eventually hit Verona for six a few days ago, the former Italian champions are riding what has been a free-scoring purple patch. Winning each of their last four domestic appearances and notching 13 strikes, neutrals could be treated to another lively showdown here. It should be noted, with five of the last seven meetings between Saturday’s opponents finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome from the Stadio Olimpico.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Unibet