Inter vs Roma Prediction: Bets, Context, and Lineups
Best Bets for Inter vs Roma
- Roma or draw @ +105 with bet365
- Under 2.5 goals @ -118 with bet365
- Second half with the most goals @ +110 with bet365
All odds are courtesy of bet365, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Are Inter Running Out of Steam?
Fighting on all fronts hasn’t been easy for Simone Inzaghi and his side, especially with some of the knocks they’ve sustained. Players Denzel Dumfries, Marcus Thuram and Piotr Zielinski haven’t played in a while, and that’s taken a toll. They are barely holding a top spot.
Should they exit Coppa Italia, they won’t be spread so thin. However, they still have two huge upcoming matches against Barcelona. Progressing to the Champions League would be impressive, but a Serie A title is just as important. They have definitely split priorities.
Meanwhile, Roma need to net just once to finish as high up the table as possible. Based on current form, they’ve got a real shot at UCL qualification. They don’t lose often, and can trouble Inter.
- Inter vs Roma Bet 1: Roma or draw @ +105 with bet365
Roma’s Strength Lies In Their Organisation
One thing that sticks out from I Lupi's recent impressive run is how organised they’ve been. They’ve kept a lot of clean sheets, and when teams do score, they tend to only get one.
Nine of their last 11 league matches have seen under 2.5 goals scored, and away from home, they have four clean sheets across five matches. Inzaghi is aware they are hard to break. The hosts need to earn a chance.
Previous meetings between them have been intense, too. Inter defeated them 1-0 in October, and three of the last four had under 2.5 goals. Don’t expect it to be different given the current stakes.
- Inter vs Roma Bet 2: Under 2.5 goals@ -118 with bet365
Ranieri’s Side: A Second-Half Threat
In terms of goals conceded, the difference between Roma’s first and second halves this season is minor (15/17), but they’ve scored almost double. In total, 31 of their 48 in Serie have come after the break.
When it comes to goals in the second half, Inter are in a similar position. However, they’ve conceded almost twice as many goals (12/20). Ranieri sees that as an opportunity at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
Expect Roma to keep things tight, and strike when their opponents tire out. Given Inter’s recent schedule, they’re going to tire at some point, and that’s when the Romans will score.
- Inter vs Roma Bet 3: Second half with the most goals @ +110 with bet365
Our Analysis: Form of Both Teams
Inter Milan’s lengthy and strong form is having a bit of a blip. They’ve upset the odds by knocking Bayern Munich out of the Champions League, but it’s taken a toll at home. Inter’s defeat to Bologna let Napoli close the gap, and then rivals, AC Milan, knocked them out of the Coppa Italia.
Meanwhile, Roma are in good form. They’re unbeaten in 17 Serie A matches since December, and they have recently won seven games on the bounce. While Nerazzurri are fighting on multiple fronts, the Romans can go into this tie fresh and cause problems.
Probable Lineups for Inter vs Roma
Inter Expected Lineup: Sommer, Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni, Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Thuram, Martinez
Roma Expected Lineup: Svilar, Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, Saelemaekers, Cristante, Kone, Angelino, Soule, Pellegrini, Dovbyk