Inter vs Roma: The headline clash of Serie A Matchday 31
In the standout match of Matchday 31 in Italy’s Serie A, Inter will host Roma on Sunday, April 5. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45 CET, and here is a betting tip for the game.
Inter vs Roma: Match facts and head-to-head
- Inter are winless in four consecutive matches: three draws and one defeat.
- Inter have conceded in each of their last three matches.
- Roma have won just one of their last six matches.
- Roma have scored at least one goal in nine consecutive matches.
- Inter boast the best attack in Serie A with 66 goals scored.
- Roma have the best defence in the Italian top flight, conceding just 23 goals.
- In 49% of matches this season, Inter have scored in both halves.
- Roma have lost 20% of their matches this season without scoring, while Inter have done so in just 7%.
- Inter have recorded more clean-sheet victories: 44% compared to Roma’s 29%.
- Inter beat Roma 1-0 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
- In four of the last five meetings between these sides, no more than one goal was scored.
Inter vs Roma: Match preview
Inter currently sit top of the Serie A table and remain favourites for the title, though the race is far from over. A run of four matches without a win has allowed their rivals to close the gap. Milan are now six points behind, while Napoli trail by seven. With eight matches still to play, the title race remains wide open. Nevertheless, Inter continue to boast the league’s most potent attack, with 66 goals scored in 30 matches.
Roma, meanwhile, possess the best defensive record in Serie A, having conceded just 23 goals in 30 games, but that solidity has not fully translated into results. The Giallorossi have scored only 40 goals, which has limited their progress. They currently sit sixth in the table, level with the fifth-placed side on tiebreakers and three points adrift of fourth. With eight matches remaining, they must push hard to secure a UEFA Champions League spot. However, their recent form has also been inconsistent, with just one win in their last six matches.
Probable line-ups
- Inter: Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
- Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Cristante, El Aynaoui, Tsimikas; Soule, Pellegrini; Malen
Prediction
This is set to be a tense and hard-fought encounter for both teams. Given the stakes and the traditionally low-scoring nature of this fixture, it is likely to be a tight game with few goals.
