Inter vs Roma: Serie A Showdown – Match Preview, Predicted Lineups & Broadcast Info

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Inter Milan is set to host AS Roma at San Siro in a pivotal Serie A encounter, marked by the return of key players Lautaro Martinez and Matias Soulé after an absence of over a month. This match holds significant importance for both the Nerazzurri and the Giallorossi.

The highly anticipated match is scheduled to kick off this evening at 20:45 CET.

Inter enters the game looking to break a three-match winless streak in Serie A, while Roma’s recent form shows two wins from their last five league fixtures.

Currently topping the Serie A standings, Inter enjoys a six-point advantage over second-placed Milan. Roma, on the other hand, is intensely pursuing a Champions League spot, trailing fourth-placed Como by three points.

Inter will face the challenge without Yann Bisseck, who is injured, and Carlos Augusto, who is suspended. Roma arrives in Milan with a number of absentees, including Evan Ferguson, Manu Koné, Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk, and Wesley.

Matias Soule of AS Roma celebrates
Matias Soulé celebrates after scoring for AS Roma.

Reports from Italian media indicate that Argentinian stars Lautaro Martinez and Matias Soulé are expected to make their first appearance in over a month tonight.

For Roma, Italian internationals Bryan Cristante, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Gianluca Mancini are anticipated to be in the starting eleven. Inter’s lineup is expected to feature key Italian players such as Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Nicolò Barella, and Federico Dimarco.

Wesley Franca challenged by Lautaro Martinez
Wesley Franca of AS Roma challenged by Lautaro Martinez of Internazionale.

In Roma’s midfield, Nicolò Pisilli is vying with Neil El Aynaoui for a starting position. On the left flank, either Konstantinos Tsimikas or Devyne Rensch is expected to be chosen.

Where to Watch Inter vs. Roma on TV

Fans can catch the live broadcast of the match on TNT Sports 1, DAZN, and HBO Max in the UK and Ireland, and on Paramount+ for viewers in the USA.

Probable Lineups for Inter vs. Roma

Here are the anticipated starting elevens for both teams:

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro Martinez.

Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Çelik, Pisilli, Cristante, Rensch; Pellegrini, Soulé; Malen.

Clive Thornscroft
Clive Thornscroft

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