Prediction: Roma vs Inter Milan

Verdict: Inter Milan win

Best Odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

In what is a heavyweight Serie A showdown on Saturday evening, Inter Milan will travel to the San Siro when they meet Roma.

Roma

Starting with the hosts, while Roma might have shockingly parted ways with Jose Mourinho last month, the Giallorossi are enjoying a recent Serie A romp. Last seen putting in a thumping performance as they secured a routine 4-0 victory at home against Cagliari, new boss Daniele De Rossi should find the mood in his camp at a recent high. Opening Saturday’s showdown sat just a single point adrift of breaking back into the Champions League spots, the Wolves have won all of their previous three Serie A appearances on the bounce by an aggregate score of 8-2. However, although Roma might be enjoying their longest winless run since the end of October, De Rossi’s men will be worried by a nightmare record against Saturday’s guests. Including a 1-0 defeat when they travelled to the San Siro back on October 29th, the Giallorossi have lost six of their previous seven meetings against Inter Milan.

Team News

Still dealing with a long-term knee injury and not making a single appearance across any competition this season, England international Tammy Abraham will not feature here. Likewise, Leonardo Spinazzola is still dealing with a recent muscle injury and is seen as a major doubt.

Bagging a brace against Cagliari and with eight Serie A goals to his name this season, Argentina international Paulo Dybala will once again partner Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku in attack. Impressing on his full debut, one-time Manchester City defender Angelino will keep his spot at left-back.

Inter Milan

As for the visitors, while Inter Milan might have suffered Champions League final heartbreak last season, the Italian heavyweights are enjoying another major purple patch. Opening Saturday’s trip to the Stadio Olimpico holding a four-point buffer at the top of the Serie A table, Simone Inzaghi’s men are tipped as a leading title contender in 2024. Last seen putting in what could be a season-defining 1-0 victory against Juventus, the former Lazio boss has seen his squad gain a string of plaudits. Breezing their way to another Champions League knockout stage ticket back in December, Inter Milan have won all of their previous six appearances across all competitions and they are riding a real wave of momentum. With their extended purple patch underlined by a 1-0 win against defending champions Napoli last month, Inzaghi’s side will be desperate to make another title statement on Saturday evening.

Team News

Dealing with a long-term Achilles tendon injury and not making a single appearance since back on December 12th, Inter Milan will once again be without former Juventus star Juan Cuadrado on Saturday evening. However, aside from the Colombia international, Inzaghi’s men have reported a clean bill of health.

Notching 19 strikes in his 20 Serie A appearances this season and enjoying a record-breaking flurry, attacking talisman Lautaro Martinez will have a leading role to play at the Stadio Olimpico. French international Marcus Thuram will partner Martinez in the final third.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Roma and Inter Milan met for their reverse Serie A showdown on October 29th, the Nerazzurri picked up a 1-0 victory.
• Likewise, Saturday’s guests have won six of their previous seven meetings against Roma.
• The Giallorossi are enjoying their longest Serie A winning run since the end of October.
• Inter Milan have recorded a clean sheet in each of their last four domestic appearances.
• Argentina international Lautraro Martinez has bagged 19 goals in his 20 Serie A appearances this season.

Conclusion

While Roma might be enjoying their longest domestic flurry since the end of October, Saturday’s hosts will certainly face a stern examination here. With Inter Milan now winning all of their last six appearances on the spin, the title contenders hold a four-point buffer over the chasing pack and they also hold a rampant record against the Giallorossi. Landing a 1-0 victory when they welcomed Roma to the San Siro back on October 29th, Inzaghi’s side have won six of their last seven meetings. Yet to suffer a single Serie A defeat on their travels so far this season, we are predicting an away victory here.

Verdict: Inter Milan win

Best Odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: Olympusbet