Roma and Inter meet at the summit with perfect records

Serie A reaches its fifth matchday with Roma's home clash against Inter on Saturday at 18:00 as the standout fixture of the round. The two sides occupy the top of the table and will face off in a direct confrontation at the Stadio Olimpico. Fiorentina's trip to Napoli and Atalanta's match against Juventus also promise to be particularly compelling encounters. The full programme of fixtures and results across the weekend are set out in the matchday schedule.

Roma and Inter meet in a Serie A heavyweight clash on the final fixture before the international break, both sides unbeaten and among the form teams of the season's opening weeks. Gasperini is monitoring the fitness of Wesley and N'Dicka ahead of the match, with Leonardo Balerdi set to start in their absence, while Mario Hermoso's injury concern has eased. Inter boss Chivu will be without Calhanoglu and Stones, forcing Akanji and Zielinski into their places.

Roma face Inter on Saturday at 18:00 at the Olimpico in a match that could see the winner hold top spot for the three-week international break. More than 60,000 spectators are expected, with stadium gates opening at 15:30. Five months after Inter's 5–2 victory at San Siro, the clubs meet again with Roma transformed under Gasperini's management. While enthusiasm surrounds the capital, Inter's atmosphere differs markedly — Chivu did not attend the pre-match press conference. Gasperini was direct about the task ahead. "Inter are clearly much stronger and are a reference point for all Italian teams, but Roma will try to insert themselves," he said. The coach also offered a sharp comment on referee Massa's appointment: "He will be perfect." Roma are expected to line up in their usual 3–4–2–1 formation, with Balerdi potentially starting in defence ahead of N'Dicka or Hermoso. On the right flank, a battle remains between Molina and Lulli. Inter will be without Calhanoglu, Stones and Spence, with midfield and right-flank positions still to be decided. Meanwhile, Como manager Fabregas weighed in on the top tier: "They are the strongest; they are not direct rivals of Como." Among the squad, both Ghilardi and Lulli earned their first international call-ups for Italy.

Roma and Inter meet in a Serie A heavyweight clash on the final fixture before the international break, both sides unbeaten and among the form teams of the season's opening weeks. Gasperini is monitoring the fitness of Wesley and N'Dicka ahead of the match, with Leonardo Balerdi set to start in their absence, while Mario Hermoso's injury concern has eased. Inter boss Chivu will be without Calhanoglu and Stones, forcing Akanji and Zielinski into their places.

Roma face Inter on Saturday at 18:00 at the Olimpico in a match that could see the winner hold top spot for the three-week international break. More than 60,000 spectators are expected, with stadium gates opening at 15:30. Five months after Inter's 5–2 victory at San Siro, the clubs meet again with Roma transformed under Gasperini's management. While enthusiasm surrounds the capital, Inter's atmosphere differs markedly — Chivu did not attend the pre-match press conference. Gasperini was direct about the task ahead. "Inter are clearly much stronger and are a reference point for all Italian teams, but Roma will try to insert themselves," he said. The coach also offered a sharp comment on referee Massa's appointment: "He will be perfect." Roma are expected to line up in their usual 3–4–2–1 formation, with Balerdi potentially starting in defence ahead of N'Dicka or Hermoso. On the right flank, a battle remains between Molina and Lulli. Inter will be without Calhanoglu, Stones and Spence, with midfield and right-flank positions still to be decided. Meanwhile, Como manager Fabregas weighed in on the top tier: "They are the strongest; they are not direct rivals of Como." Among the squad, both Ghilardi and Lulli earned their first international call-ups for Italy.

Leonardo Balerdi is expected to start in defence for Roma against Inter, taking a place alongside one of Evan N'Dicka or Mario Hermoso. Wesley will play on the left side of the defence, while Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala will support Donyell Malen in attack. The fixture will be played at the Olimpico, where over 60,000 spectators are expected. Gates will open from 15:30. Nahuel Molina and Emanuele Lulli remain in contention for selection, with one set to feature in the squad.