Roma vs Inter prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 19, 2026
On September 19, 2026, Roma and Inter will meet in the 5th round of Italy's Serie A. It is the standout clash of the weekend in Italian football.
Roma vs Inter team news and expert analysis
The capital club made a major breakthrough last season, Gian Piero Gasperini's first in charge, finally finishing third. That secured their return to the Champions League, where they drew with Fenerbahçe after a hard-fought encounter. Domestically, meanwhile, they made a winning start. In the most recent round, they recorded a "grandmaster-like" 2-0 victory over Torino.
The Milan giants finished last season with a "golden double." They also began the new campaign with victories, including one over Napoli. Their latest league outing against Udinese produced a winning 5-3 comeback. In the Champions League, the Italians immediately faced a top opponent in the form of Real Madrid. Mourinho's current side lost 1-2 after making defensive mistakes.
Roma are currently scoring three goals per game while conceding just 0.25. The reigning champions also boast impressive figures: 3.25 goals scored and 1.5 conceded on average.
Previous matches: Roma vs Inter
The Milan giants have won six of their last seven head-to-head meetings, including the last two, suffering just one defeat during that run.
This matchup is considered virtually even. Still, we will back the experienced visitors from Milan with a 0 handicap (odds – 1.87).
Roma vs Inter: key statistics and trends
- Roma have won every one of their Serie A matches so far
- Both teams have scored in 25% of Roma's matches, with an average total of 3.25 goals per game
- Inter have won four of their five matches this season
- Both teams have scored in 75% of Inter's matches, with an average total of 4.75 goals per game
Roma vs Inter: possible starting lineups
Roma play in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (possible lineup): Svilar - Hermoso, Ndicka, Mancini - Wesley França, Koné, Cristante, Lulli - Rodrigo Mora - Malen, Dybala
Inter play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Josep Martínez - Bastoni, Akanji, Bisseck - Dimarco, Sučić, Zieliński, Barella, Diouf - Lautaro Martínez, Esposito
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