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Verdict: Both teams to scoreBest Odds: 10/11Bookmaker: Looking to make another Serie A statement on Sunday evening, Inter Milan will make the trip to the Stadio Olimpico when they meet Roma.RomaStarting with the hosts, while Roma Jake McGee Jersey might have punched their Europa League semi-final ticket last month as they picked up a 4-2 aggregate victory against Feyenoord, Jose Mourinhos men find themselves in the midst of a worrying domestic blip. Putting in another flat display earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 draw away at Monza, the former Manchester United bo s has seen his side gain a reputation for their inconsistencies. Blown away at Atalanta on April 24th as they were hit with a 3-1 drumming, Mourinho should have a headache over his sides extended defensive struggles. With just a single clean sheet to their name from their last six appearances acro s all competitions, Saturdays hosts will know that they face a tough challenge here. However, it should be noted, landing a 2-1 victory when they traveled to the San Siro for their reverse Serie A meeting on October 1st, Mourinho will be desperate for a repeat display this weekend.Team NewsShown a pair of booking away at Monza earlier in the week, full-back Zeki Celik will serve a one-match suspension on Sunday evening. However, former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is free to make his return at the Stadio Olimpico after completing his own one-game suspension.Not making a Serie A start since Romas 1-0 win away at Torino on April 8th, ex-Juventus superstar Paulo Dybala could be handed a full recall here. Despite recording just two goals in his last 18 appearances acro s all competitions, Tammy Abraham should Jonathan Lucroy Jersey lead Mourinhos charge this weekend.Inter MilanAs for the visitors, making Champions League history last month as they punched their semi-final spot thanks to a 5-3 aggregate victory against Benfica, Inter Milan are enjoying what has quickly become a stellar purple patch. Last seen putting in another stunning display as they claimed a 6-0 romp away at Verona, Simone Inzaghis side have won each of their last four domestic appearances acro s all competitions. With their rampant run of form highlighted by a 3-1 victory at home against Lazio on April 30th, Saturdays Blank Jersey guests could be smelling the chance to make another statement here. Now sat in pole position to clam another top-four finish this season, the former Serie A champions have also found quite the clinical edge in the final third. It should be noted, Inzaghis high-flying squad have notched 13 strikes on their four-match winning run. Suffering just a single lo s from any of their last nine outings a run that stems back to April 1st Inter will travel to the San Siro riding a recent wave of momentum.Team NewsAll mi sing out in Inter Milans 6-0 romp away at Verona in midweek, the trio of Milan Skriniar, Robert Gosens and Dalbert are expected to remain in the treatment room here. Settling for a spot on the bench a few days ago, midfield talisman Nicolo Barella will undoubtedly be handed a full recall at the Stadio Olimpico.Bagging a brace in his back-to-back Serie A appearances and with six goals in his last five contests acro s all competitions, the red-hot Lautaro Martinez will once again spearhead Inzaghis attack this weekend.Key Factors to ConsiderWhen the two sides met for their reverse Serie A meeting on October 1st, Roma claimed a 2-1 victory at the San Siro.Five of Scott Oberg Jersey the last seven meetings between Roma and Inter Milan have finished with both teams finding the net.Saturdays guests have won each of their last four domestic appearances acro s all competitions a run that has seen them score 13 goals.Including their 1-1 draw away at Monza earlier in the week, Roma have failed to win any of their last three Serie A appearances.Likewise, Mourinhos side have recored just a single clean sheet from any of their last six appearances acro s all competitions.ConclusionNow failing to win any of their last three Serie A appearances after settling for a sluggish 1-1 draw away at Monza earlier in the week, Roma will be more than aware that they face a huge challenge here. Watching Inter Milan eventually hit Verona for six a few days ago, the former Italian champions are riding what has been a free-scoring purple patch. Winning each of their last four domestic appearances and notching 13 strikes, neutrals could be treated to another lively showdown here. It should be noted, with five of the last seven meetings between Saturdays opponents finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome from the Adam Ottavino Jersey Stadio Olimpico.Verdict: Both teams to scoreBest Odds: 10/11Bookmaker: |
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