Serie A's only two perfect teams meet at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma and Inter both have 12 points from four games, and this top-of-the-table clash could give an early sign of who will challenge for the Scudetto.
Match Details
- Fixture: AS Roma vs Inter Milan
- Competition: Serie A, Matchday 5
- Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Kick-off: 6pm CEST (5pm BST)
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Roma Form: Malen and Dybala Lead the Charge
Roma have made a dream start to their second season under Gian Piero Gasperini, winning all four league games by an aggregate score of 12-1. Donyell Malen is Serie A's top scorer, and his partnership with Paulo Dybala has led to talk of a title challenge. On Monday they beat Torino 2-0, with Malen and Niccolò Pisilli scoring either side of half-time, after a 1-1 draw at Fenerbahçe in Europe interrupted their winning run.
Inter Form: Goals at Both Ends
The reigning champions are also perfect, but they have been less tidy at the back. Inter came from two goals down to beat Udinese 5-3 at San Siro on Monday, and before that they beat Napoli with a late Lautaro MartÃnez goal. That means they have conceded five goals in their last two league games, and they have let in at least two goals in three of their last five Serie A away games. Cristian Chivu's side also lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Head to Head: History Favours Inter
Inter have the record on their side. They have won all of the last five league meetings in Rome, by an aggregate score of 11-2, and Roma haven't beaten them at home in Serie A since October 2016. Inter also won 5-2 the last time the sides met, in Milan, and have won nine of the last 11 meetings overall. Few Serie A fixtures produce as many goals.
Roma vs Inter Team News
Roma: Wesley França and Evan Ndicka returned to full training this week, so Gasperini should have a full squad, although Mario Hermoso's ankle sprain remains a fitness concern.
Inter: Hakan Çalhanoğlu is still out with an adductor strain.
Predicted Lineups
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Balerdi, Ndicka; Molina, Koné, Cristante, Wesley; Soulé, Dybala; Malen
Inter (3-5-2): J. MartÃnez; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, ZieliÅ„ski, Jones, Dimarco; Thuram, L. MartÃnez
Predicted XIs are not official. Confirmed lineups come about an hour before kick-off.
Key Battle: Roma's Attack vs Inter's Defence
Roma have conceded once all season, but Inter's attack has scored freely, including a fightback from 2-0 down. Whichever side stays more solid will have the advantage, and Inter's recent defensive lapses give Malen and Dybala a chance.
Prediction
Statistical models see this as close: Roma 37%, Inter 36% and a draw 27%. Roma's defence and home crowd count for a lot, but Inter's dominance in this fixture is hard to ignore. Our prediction: Roma 2-2 Inter.
What's Next
The league pauses for the international break, and Roma travel to Como on 11 October before hosting Genoa on 17 October.
FAQ: Roma vs Inter
What time is Roma vs Inter?
Kick-off is 6pm CEST (5pm BST) on Saturday 19 September.
Where is the match being played?
At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Who is injured for Inter?
Hakan Çalhanoğlu is out with an adductor strain.
Where do the teams sit in Serie A?
Roma are first and Inter second, both on 12 points from four games.
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