AS Roma vs Inter Prediction & Betting Tips (18 October)

5th in Serie A last year, Roma narrowly missed qualifying for the Champions League despite a top-flight second half of the championship. This summer, Claudio Ranieri took a step back on the pitch and the leaders inducted Gian Piero Gasperini onto the bench. The arrival on the bench of the former Atalanta master tactician has raised a lot of hope among fans. Eager to play the leading roles again, the Giallorossi have met expectations so far and today occupy 2nd place in Serie A with the same number of points as the leader. They conceded their only loss against Torino at home 0-1. Since this hitch, Roma have in turn won against Lazio 0-1, Hellas Verona 2-0 and Fiorentina just before the international break 1-2. Italian champion in 2024, Inter had to settle for 2nd place in the previous year, 1 point behind Napoli.

At the same time, the Lombard team shone on the European scene by reaching the final of the Champions League. This summer, the club opened a new page with the departure of coach Simone Inzaghi, replaced by Christian Chivu. The Nerazzurri are currently 4th in Serie A and concede 3 units of expenditure on their opponent of the day. They worried fans by suffering two losses against Udinese 1-2 and Juventus 4-3. Inter has since reassured with successes against Sassuolo 2-1, Cagliari 0-2 and Cremonese 4-1. 

For this meeting, Roma must do without the winger who arrived at the club this summer Bailey and the starting full-back Angelino, injured. During the last day, striker Dybala returned to the field. He could start on the bench again this Saturday since the attacking trio is made up of Pellegrini (1 goal in SA), Soulé (3 goals and 2 assists in SA) and Dovbyk (1 goal and 1 assist in SA). The latter seems to have gained the upper hand over the young Irish striker Ferguson (1 assist in SA). French international Manu Koné forms the midfield with the experienced Cristante. Very solid at the back, Roma has only conceded 2 goals after 6 days and has the best defense in the championship. On the Inter side, French international striker Marcus Thuram is still missing (3 goals and 1 assist in SA, 2 goals and 1 assist in C1).

However, no other absences are to be deplored. On the attacking front, takes place captain Lautaro Martinez (3 goals and 1 assist in SA, 2 goals in C1). Against Cremonese, he was associated with the young French striker Bonny (2 goals and 3 assists in SA), who took the opportunity to score points. Italian internationals Barella (1 goal and 1 assist in SA) and Dimarco (2 goals and 3 assists in SA) also scored on the final day. Inter has the best attack in the championship.