Roma boss Gasperini relishing ´nice problem´ in opposition to ´extraordinary´ Inter

Gian Piero Gasperini says Roma’s blockbuster conflict with Inter will present a terrific alternative for his aspect to “measure ourselves” in opposition to “undoubtedly the most effective crew within the league”.

Two of Serie A’s title contenders go head-to-head in a mouth-watering showdown at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Roma are among the many early pacesetters this season with 15 factors from their opening six matches, with solely aim distinction maintaining them behind reigning champions Napoli.

And Gasperini, who has set his personal document for factors (15) and targets conceded (two) after the primary six video games of a Serie A marketing campaign, thinks the go to of Inter will probably be a robust take a look at of his aspect’s early title credentials.

“Proper now, we’re in a very good place. We’ll attempt to profit from it,” he instructed reporters throughout his pre-match press convention.

“We come into the sport because the desk leaders. Inter are undoubtedly the most effective crew within the league, alongside Napoli; we are able to all agree on that.

“Inter are extraordinary for what they’ve finished in Serie A and within the Champions League [reaching two finals in three years]. They’re a robust crew, but it surely’s additionally a terrific problem for us. I agree with what was stated; it’s a option to measure ourselves.

“One of the best ways to evaluate your degree is in opposition to robust groups; dealing with the most effective helps you perceive and see how aggressive you will be. Even when it’s only for one sport. Fortuitously, in soccer, generally you’ll be able to win or get a end result when the efficiency isn’t excellent.

“These are video games the place every little thing needs to be finished properly. I anticipate a decided Inter aspect. It appears like a terrific problem to me.”

Inter, in the meantime, will head to the capital on a run of 5 straight victories in all competitions, and can transfer degree on factors with Roma by extending that streak.

Nonetheless, Cristian Chivu is aware of the Nerazzurri should be at their greatest so as to take action, as he paid tribute to his reverse quantity.

“Roma have finished properly to present continuity to [Claudio] Ranieri’s work [from last season],” the Inter boss stated. “Gasperini has added man-marking, and so they’ve discovered the appropriate stability, sustaining solidity.

“They’re a well-organised crew, they defend properly, and so they know learn the moments of a match. They press with braveness when wanted, however additionally they know defend deep with a goalkeeper who’s doing very well.

“We’ll want readability to recognise the alternatives after they permit one thing, and we simply have to be alert to behave as rapidly as potential and damage their defensive organisation.”

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— Inter(@Inter) October 17, 2025

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Roma – Matias Soule

Soule has been one of many standout gamers in the course of the early phases of this Serie A season.

The Argentina worldwide has been immediately concerned in 5 targets (three targets, two assists), with solely Nico Paz and Christian Pulisic (each six) registering extra to date within the Italian prime flight.

Inter – Lautaro Martinez

Martinez has discovered the online in every of his final three appearances for Inter in all competitions (scoring 4 targets).

The Nerazzurri skipper now appears to attain in 4 straight video games for his aspect for the fourth time, having additionally achieved the feat in January 2025, January 2023 and October 2019.

MATCH PREDICTION – INTER WIN

Inter are on a run of 5 straight wins, and seeking to register six successive victories in Serie A for the primary time since a 13-match streak between January and March 2024.

The Nerazzurri have scored at the very least 22 targets of their first eight video games of a season in all competitions for under the second time within the final 60 years, additionally reaching the feat underneath Luigi Simoni in 1997-98.

Inter are unbeaten in every of their final eight away league matches in opposition to Roma (gained 5, drawn three), successful the final 4 such conferences.

In the meantime, not for the reason that 2016-17 season have the Giallorossi gained successive Serie A conferences with the Nerazzurri, who they beat of their most up-to-date showdown at San Siro on April 27.

OPTA WIN PROBABILITY

Roma – 29.8%
Draw – 28.4%
Inter – 41.9%