This preview report. We look forward to the highly anticipated Serie A encounter on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 (Matchday 7), between AS Roma and Inter Milan at the Stadio Olimpico. The match pits the league's best defence (Roma) against its most potent offence (Inter), with each side chasing Scudetto in a high-stakes battle near the summit of the table.
Match Details & Context
Date: 18th October 2025
Match Starting Time: 18:45 UTC
Location: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Context: With 532 goals, this match is the highest-scoring one in Serie A history.
Team Form & Statistical Breakdown
The rebuilding of Roma under Gian Piero Gasperini has been founded on an impenetrable defence and home performance. Inter, led by Cristian Chivu, boasts an attacking unit that can ride out a first wobble.
| Team Stats (2025/26 Season - Through MW 6) | AS Roma | Inter Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Current Standings | 2nd (15 Pts) | 4th (12 Pts) |
| Total Goals Scored | 7 | 17 (League Best) |
| Total Goals Conceded | 2 (League Best) | 8 |
| Clean Sheets | 57% (Highest) | 38% |
| Avg. Possession | 54.86% | 58.13% |
Momentum and Recent Form
AS Roma: Entered the match in good league form (W5, L1). They have turned the Stadio Olimpico into a fortress, having won 12 of their previous 15 home matches. They are the only side in the league that has not conceded a goal from the 60th minute onwards.
Inter Milan: Found excellent form with 5 consecutive wins across all competitions. Lost their historic away prowess in recent seasons, but their past 4 league wins on the road all concluded 2-0. That is not to say, however, that they have conceded a league-leading 4 goals from beyond the 80th minute this season.
Head-to-Head History & Key Matchups
Head-to-Head Dominance (Last 5 Meetings)
Recent history in the game overwhelmingly favours the Nerazzurri, who have not lost in their last 8 trips to the Olimpico.
| Statistic | AS Roma | Internazionale |
|---|---|---|
| All-Time Wins | 50 | 79 |
| Last 5 H2H Meetings | W1, D1, L3 | W3, D1, L1 |
| Longest Streak | Inter are unbeaten in 8 consecutive games at the Olimpico (W5, D3) |
Key Players to Watch & Tactical Battles
Lautaro Martínez vs. Roma's Backline: Inter Milan's star man (4 in 3 consecutive games) will test the central pairing of Mancini and Llorente. Martínez's finishing ability will prove decisive against the league's stingiest defence.
Dimarco's Flank Control: Inter Milan's Federico Dimarco (Serie A's most creative defender with 22 chances created) will organise the left flank, forcing Roma's wingback to tuck in and stifling their counter-attacking possibilities.
Soulé & Dybala Factor: Roma's offence is dependent on Matías Soulé's (breakout star) creativity and Paulo Dybala's (4 goals in last 8 H2Hs) class. Dybala's movement without the ball off the lines is the answer to Inter Milan's defence.
Midfield Tempo Control: The duel between Inter Milan's Nicolò Barella and Bryan Cristante of Roma will be the determining factor for controlling the tempo of the game. Inter needs Barella's box-to-box dynamism to outmuscle Roma's compact, transitional midfield.
Team News & Projected Lineups
1. Roma Injuries & Suspensions:
Injured: Edoardo Bove, Leon Bailey (Doubtful).
Suspended: None.
2. Inter Milan Injuries & Suspensions:
Injured: Marcus Thuram (Thigh Injury), Matteo Darmian (Doubtful - Late Assessment).
Suspended: None.
3. Projected Lineups (4-3-3 for Roma/3-5-2 for Inter):
AS Roma Projected XI (3-4-2-1): Svilar, Çelik, Mancini, Llorente, N'Dicka, Cristante, Koné, Spinazzola, Pellegrini, Soulé, Dovbyk.
Inter Milan Projected XI (3-5-2): Sommer, Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Bonny, Lautaro Martínez.
Betting Tip and Prediction
Current Betting Odds via Stake.com
The bookmakers are admitting Inter's attacking dominance, so they're the marginal away favourite despite Roma's strong home defence.
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Prediction & Best Bets
Prediction: Expect a tight, tactical game in which Roma's strong home defence (12 out of 15 home matches) holds firm, but Inter Milan's attacking prowess with Chivu in charge should prove sufficient to take victory. The key is Inter Milan's goal-scoring efficiency coupled with Roma's recent failure to deliver in tight games.
Smart Angle: Looking at Roma's defensive display (2 lost on 6 games) and the tight history of this match, the Under 2.5 Goals market is very popular. Furthermore, Inter Milan's tendency to win close, low-scoring road matches has to be considered.
Final prediction: AS Roma 0 - 1 Inter Milan
Scudetto Implications
This Matchday 7 clash is a statement match for both sides. An Inter victory would promote them to a potential first-place tie and secure their dominance of the title race, while a victory for Roma would vindicate their new approach and leave them top of the table. The struggle between the league's strongest defence and its most dangerous attack ensures that this will be one of the earliest and most critical games of the Serie A campaign.
