Roma welcome Inter to the Stadio Olimpico on September 19, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 local time. Although this is only the fifth round of the Serie A season, the fixture is already a direct contest between the league's top two teams: Roma are first and Inter are second after both collected four wins from four matches. The hosts have combined an impressive scoring return with the strongest defensive numbers, while the visitors lead Serie A for goals scored. With Roma averaging 3.0 goals per league game and Inter averaging 3.3, this meeting brings together two perfect records and two productive attacks.

Roma's Recent Form and Key Statistics

Roma have made an excellent start to Gian Piero Gasperini's second season in charge. Their latest result was a 2-0 away victory over Torino on September 14, when Donyell Malen scored his sixth goal of the campaign before Nicolò Pisilli added the second. That success extended Roma's current Serie A winning sequence to nine matches, including the final five victories of the 2025/26 season and the opening four wins of this campaign.

Their broader form is equally strong. Roma have registered four wins and one draw across their last five matches, scoring an average of 2.6 goals and conceding only 0.4 per game. In Serie A this season, their average rises to 3.0 goals scored, while they have allowed just 0.3 goals per match. The team has scored 12 times and conceded only once during its perfect four-game league start.

Roma's scoring consistency stretches well beyond the opening weeks. They have found the net in each of their last 22 matches, including 19 consecutive Serie A fixtures. At home, they have scored in 17 successive games and in their last 14 league matches. They are also unbeaten across 14 home league fixtures, recording 11 victories and three draws.

• Roma have won their last nine Serie A matches.
• At least two total goals have been recorded in their last 13 matches and in their last 12 Serie A games.
• Roma have avoided a half-time deficit in 23 of their last 24 league fixtures.
• They have won at half-time in eight of their last ten matches.
• A second-half goal has been scored in 22 of their last 24 Serie A games.

Malen has been the leading figure in attack with six goals from the first four league rounds. The available selection information also indicates that N'Dicka and Wesley are back in contention after the former missed the Torino match and the latter remained on the bench.

Inter's Recent Form and Key Statistics

Inter have matched Roma's four victories, although their route to a perfect record has been more dramatic. Cristian Chivu's side trailed Udinese 2-0 in its latest match before producing a remarkable comeback to win 5-3 on September 14. Inter also recovered from a two-goal deficit against Napoli in the previous round, having earlier beaten Monza and Cagliari.

The reigning champions have scored 13 Serie A goals, more than any other team at this stage, and have recorded a league-high 32 shots on target. Their season averages stand at 3.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match. Over the last five fixtures in all competitions, Inter have won four and lost one, averaging 2.8 goals for and 1.6 against.

Inter's attacking sequence is another major factor in this preview. They have scored in 17 consecutive matches, including each of their last 14 Serie A games. Their wider league record features 23 wins and six defeats across 30 fixtures, while they have avoided defeat in 28 of their most recent 29 Serie A matches.

There are defensive concerns despite those outstanding results. Inter have conceded five goals over their last two league rounds, and they have allowed at least two goals in three of their previous five Serie A away matches. However, they have also led at half-time in ten of their last 14 away league fixtures and avoided a half-time defeat in 26 of their last 29 Serie A games.

Roma vs Inter Probable Lineups and Team News

Roma are expected to welcome N'Dicka and Wesley back into the starting group, potentially replacing Balerdi and Lulli. Lulli is also competing for a place alongside Molina. In midfield, Manu Koné is set to return next to Cristante. Further forward, Soulé is favored over Rodrigo Mora to join Paulo Dybala behind Malen.

Inter will be without Calhanoglu because of a muscular injury. Zielianzski is expected to replace him, with Barella and Jones also involved in midfield. Dimarco has recovered from a knee issue, but Spence is not yet ready, leaving Diouf as the expected choice on the right. With Stones injured, the available information points to Bisseck, Akanji and Bastoni in defense. Josep Martínez is expected to remain in goal, while Thuram and Lautaro are the indicated attacking pair.

Roma vs Inter Match Analysis

The numbers create a compelling contrast. Roma have looked more secure, conceding only once in four Serie A games, but Inter possess the competition's most productive attack. Both teams have scored in every league match this season, and each arrives with an average of at least three goals per fixture.

Roma's home sequence and nine consecutive Serie A victories give the leaders a strong platform. They have also frequently controlled the first half, while their matches consistently produce goals after the interval. Inter, meanwhile, have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to recover from difficult positions. Scoring eight goals across the games against Napoli and Udinese underlines their capacity to respond even after falling two goals behind.

The visitors have dominated the recent head-to-head summary, with four wins and one defeat across the listed five meetings. Roma averaged 1.0 goal and conceded 2.2 during that sequence, while the latest encounter finished 5-2 on April 5, 2026. Win probabilities remain closely balanced at 39% for Roma, 26% for the draw and 35% for Inter, reinforcing the competitive nature of this top-of-the-table match.

Roma's outstanding defensive record cannot be overlooked, but Inter's 13 league goals and long scoring run represent a major test. At the other end, the hosts have scored in 14 straight home league games and face an Inter side that has recently conceded five times in two rounds. Those trends make goals for both teams the most coherent conclusion, supported by a 59% probability compared with 41% for the opposite outcome.

Roma vs Inter prediction from BetMines: Both Teams To Score (Yes) with 59% probability.