Roma vs Inter: TV coverage, kickoff time and team news for Serie A's big match

Roma and Inter face off at the Olimpico in a top-of-the-table clash before the international break, both sides arriving with four wins from four matches. The Giallorossi and Nerazzurri sit level on points at the summit of Serie A, setting up a title-deciding fixture with major implications for the season. Over 60,000 spectators are expected at the Olimpico, with gates opening from 15:30. The match represents a crucial early test in what could prove a defining stretch of the campaign. Gasperini has acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead, stating: "Inter are stronger, but we will try." Leonardo Balerdi is set to start in defence, with a tactical battle brewing between the two sides over the 90 minutes. The fixture will be decided before the domestic calendar halts for the international window, making it a significant opportunity for Roma to establish themselves as genuine title contenders against one of Serie A's heavyweight sides.

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.

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.

Leonardo Balerdi is expected to start in defence for Roma's match against Inter, taking a place ahead of either Evan N'Dicka or Mario Hermoso. Wesley will operate on the left, while Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala are set to play behind Donyell Malen in the forward line. A battle between Nahuel Molina and Emanuele Lulli remains unresolved ahead of the fixture. Gasperini said of the challenge: "Inter nettamente più forte, ma proveremo a inserirci. Massa? Sarà perfetto" (Inter are markedly stronger, but we will try to insert ourselves. Massa will be perfect). The match at the Olimpico is expected to draw over 60,000 supporters, with gates opening from 15:30.

Roma and Inter, the only two Serie A sides with 12 points after four rounds, meet at the Olimpico on Saturday in a high-stakes title clash. Gian Piero Gasperini's side have made a superb start to their second season in charge, winning all four league matches by an aggregate of 12–1, including a 2–0 victory at Torino on Monday with goals from Donyell Malen and Niccolò Pisilli. That came after a 1–1 draw at Fenerbahce in their opening Europa League fixture. Roma will attempt to reverse a damaging recent record: they have won only two of their last 16 encounters with Inter (D6, L10), and have lost their last five league clashes against them at home, failing to score four times in that sequence. The Giallorossi will seek to avenge an embarrassing 5–2 defeat from their last meeting. Despite the historical disadvantage, Roma's form this season suggests they can compete. They are the only Serie A team to have scored at least two goals in each of the first four rounds, and have extended their remarkable winning streak in the division to 11 games, including matches from last season. They are the second-highest scorers in Italy's top flight after four matchdays. Roma are also unbeaten in their last 14 home league matches (W11, D3) and boast one of the best defensive records in Europe's top-five leagues this season—only Arsenal and Freiburg have conceded as few goals as the Giallorossi (1). Inter, the reigning champions, are unbeaten in their last 30 Serie A games (W23, D6) despite netting just once in their only league trip so far in 2026–27, a narrow win over Cagliari. They top the scoring charts with 13 goals and have demonstrated remarkable fighting spirit, coming from 2–0 down to beat Napoli 3–2 and Udinese 5–3. However, they have conceded five goals across their last two league matches and let in at least two goals in three of their last five Serie A away games. Gasperini will have his entire squad available on Saturday, with Wesley Franca and Evan N'Dicka resuming full training earlier in the week. Manu Koné, who came off the bench at Turin, could return to the starting lineup in place of Pisilli. Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé are expected to start behind Malen. Inter will be without midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu (adductor strain) and summer signing John Stones (thigh injury), with Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni forming the defensive trio. Marcus Thuram could make his first Serie A start of the season after two impressive substitute appearances. Roma's projected lineup: Svilar; Mancini, Balerdi, N'Dicka; Molina, Koné, Cristante, Wesley; Soulé, Dybala; Malen. Inter's projected lineup: J. Martínez; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, Zielinski, Jones, Dimarco; Thuram, L. Martínez.

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.

Leonardo Balerdi is expected to start in defence for Roma's match against Inter, taking a place ahead of either Evan N'Dicka or Mario Hermoso. Wesley will operate on the left, while Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala are set to play behind Donyell Malen in the forward line. A battle between Nahuel Molina and Emanuele Lulli remains unresolved ahead of the fixture. Gasperini said of the challenge: "Inter nettamente più forte, ma proveremo a inserirci. Massa? Sarà perfetto" (Inter are markedly stronger, but we will try to insert ourselves. Massa will be perfect). The match at the Olimpico is expected to draw over 60,000 supporters, with gates opening from 15:30.

Roma and Inter face off at the Olimpico in a top-of-the-table clash before the international break, both sides arriving with four wins from four matches. The Giallorossi and Nerazzurri sit level on points at the summit of Serie A, setting up a title-deciding fixture with major implications for the season. Over 60,000 spectators are expected at the Olimpico, with gates opening from 15:30. The match represents a crucial early test in what could prove a defining stretch of the campaign. Gasperini has acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead, stating: "Inter are stronger, but we will try." Leonardo Balerdi is set to start in defence, with a tactical battle brewing between the two sides over the 90 minutes. The fixture will be decided before the domestic calendar halts for the international window, making it a significant opportunity for Roma to establish themselves as genuine title contenders against one of Serie A's heavyweight sides.

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.