Serie A Preview: Inter vs Roma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

Indeed, losing standout striker Lautaro Martinez to injury in mid-February derailed the Nerazzurri’s scoring potential, with Cristian Chivu’s side averaging just under a goal per game across six competitive outings in El Toro’s absence. Furthermore, Inter are currently on a three-game winless run for the first time since 2023, allowing second-placed Milan to close the gap to six points. With seven matches left to play, the San Siro heavyweights cannot afford any slip-ups if they are to maintain their Serie A lead and walk away with their 21st Scudetto.

Visiting Roma could throw a spanner in the works, as they vie for their first top-four finish since the 2017/18 season. Robinio Vaz’s second-half header inspired the Giallorossi to a narrow 1-0 home win over bottom-half Lecce on the stroke of the international break, ending their three-match winless league streak (D1, L2). However, Roma will likely have to go back-to-back for the first time since mid-January if they’re to stay relevant in the top-four picture.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s charges trail fourth-placed Como by three points ahead of Sunday night’s kickoff. Match Preview Inter The club season hit a pause button at an opportune moment for Inter, providing Chivu with the chance to reignite the team’s attacking rhythm ahead of a crucial run-in. Staring down the barrel of a four-game winless run in Serie A for the first time since April 2023, the runaway leaders can take confidence from Lautaro’s return from injury.

For context, Inter have averaged 2. 2 goals per match with the Argentine striker in the starting lineup this season. On the other hand, they have scored a meager one goal per game in his absence.