Roma vs Inter Milan：The 2025-2026 Serie MATCH DAY 7 A clash between Roma and Inter Milan promises to be a highly-anticipated and intense fixture. With both teams positioned near the top of the table, this match could have significant implications early in the campaign.
Match Outlook & Prediction
Roma currently sits 2nd in the league and boasts a strong home record, having scored in each of their last 24 Serie A matches at home, demonstrating their consistent attacking threat. Inter Milan follows closely in 4th place, led by the formidable attacking duo of Lautaro Martínez, who have been in excellent form.
Inter’s defense has shown some vulnerability recently, conceding in their last few matches. While the international break may have some impact on player fitness, both squads have managed the workload of their key players relatively well, so significant fatigue is not expected to be a major factor.
Roma will look to capitalize on their home advantage and organized attack, which now appears even sharper with the return of key forwards. They hold a slight edge going into this match.
Predicted Score: Roma 2-1 Inter Milan
Roma (4-3-3)
Expected Starting Lineups：AS Roma vs Inter Milan lineups
- Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar
- Defenders: Devyne Rensch, Evan Ndicka, Gianluca Mancini, Zeki Çelik
- Midfielders: Bryan Cristante, Manu Koné, Lorenzo Pellegrini
- Forwards: Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk, Evan Ferguson
Inter Milan (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
- Defenders: Stefan de Vrij, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni
- Midfielders: Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Çalhanoglu, Federico Dimarco
- Forwards: Bonny, Lautaro Martínez
Key Players to Watch
- Roma: Paulo Dybala remains the creative heartbeat of the team, linking midfield and attack. He is in good form and has historically performed well against Inter. The return of Artem Dovbyk from injury further bolsters their offensive options.
- Inter Milan: Lautaro Martínez combines well with him, offering both goal-scoring and creative abilities. In midfield, Nicolò Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will be crucial in controlling the tempo and initiating transitions.
In summary, Roma appears slightly favored due to their strong home form and overall squad freshness. However, Inter’s powerful attack ensures this will likely be a closely contested and entertaining match, with a narrow victory for the hosts being the most probable outcome.
