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Inter are not just Gasperini's bogey team—one statistic worries the Olimpico
·16 September 2026·45d ago

Inter are not just Gasperini's bogey team—one statistic worries the Olimpico

Source: Forza Roma

Roma face Inter at the Olimpico on Saturday in their first major test of a promising season, but history weighs heavily against them. The Giallorossi have won four matches with 12 goals scored and only one conceded so far, numbers that have begun to fuel talk of genuine ambitions in the capital. However, Roma have not beaten Inter at home for nearly a decade—their last victory came in 2016 under Spalletti, decided by an own goal from Icardi. Since then, nine matches have yielded three draws and six defeats.

Gasperini, preparing his tactical approach to challenge Inter and their coach Chivu, carries his own uncomfortable record against the Nerazzurri. In 36 meetings, the Roma boss has managed only five victories. Last season added another painful chapter with a heavy defeat at San Siro. The Inter side arrives as a complete and formidable opponent, strong in every department and capable of raising their level in big matches, though some defensive vulnerabilities have emerged. Gasperini wants to change his record against them precisely now, when Roma have truly begun to dream. The task will demand the perfect performance, personality from his players, and above all the Olimpico behind them—a ten-year drought is a long one to break.

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Testo Originale / Source Text

“La Roma sogna. E lo fa anche Gasperini. Quattro vittorie, 12 gol fatti e appena uno subito: l’inizio di stagione è stato quello che tutti a Trigoria avrebbero voluto. Numeri che fanno rumore e che iniziano a far volare la fantasia. La parola Scudetto resta ancora proibita, ma nella Capitale…”

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