Italian champions Inter Milan resume their title defense with a challenging trip to Stadio Olimpico, where inconsistent Roma aim to revitalize their season following the international break. Inter concluded their pre-break fixtures with three consecutive victories, while Roma continued to struggle for consistency.

The hosts began their campaign under Ivan Juric with two successive wins but have since experienced a mixed bag of results. Roma’s top scorer, Artem Dovbyk, found the net again in their last outing, a 1-1 draw against Monza, leaving them mid-table after seven Serie A matches.Roma’s Europa League ambitions also hang in the balance, with only one point from two matches. However, they boast an impressive record at Stadio Olimpico, having scored in their last 24 top-flight home games.Inter, meanwhile, possess a potent attack, and Roma’s defensive vulnerabilities will be tested. The Nerazzurri have won three consecutive meetings at Stadio Olimpico and six of the last eight overall.

Inter’s recent form has been impressive, with Marcus Thuram contributing significantly. The French striker has scored seven goals in seven league matches, joining Christian Vieri and Lautaro Martinez as the only Inter players to achieve this feat this century.Despite Lautaro’s below-par performances, Thuram and others have stepped up, with Inter averaging over two goals per game. Simone Inzaghi’s side aims to build momentum and close the gap on early leaders Napoli.However, Inter’s defense has been suspect, conceding at least twice in their last three Serie A matches. Inzaghi will seek to address this issue ahead of the Roma clash.Roma welcomes back Paulo Dybala, who is nearing a milestone among Argentine scorers in Serie A. Dybala has recently found form against Inter, scoring four goals in seven matches.Inter’s Nicolo Barella returns from injury, but Piotr Zielinski is sidelined. Simone Inzaghi is expected to field his preferred forwards, Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram.With two more goals, Inter would become the first team to score 300 against a single opponent in Serie A, underscoring their attacking prowess.

The Nerazzurri have yet to lose away from home this season, while Roma are still a work in progress in the early phase of their Ivan Juric era.

Best Tip: Over 1.5

Correct score: 1-2