Serie A fans are set for a highly anticipated encounter as Roma host Inter Milan at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday in Round 5 of the season. Both teams sit atop the table with 12 points each, with Roma holding a slight edge on goal difference.
A Historic Goal-Filled Fixture
According to Opta, this matchup is the highest-scoring in Serie A history, with 540 goals scored across 186 meetings. Inter have netted 305 of those, while Roma have contributed 235.
Inter’s Dominance in Recent Years
Inter have lost only two of their last 18 Serie A matches against Roma, winning 10 and drawing six. More specifically, the Nerazzurri have won nine of the last 11 league meetings, scoring 24 goals in the process.
Inter have also won their last five away league games against Roma, scoring 11 goals while conceding just twice. This represents Roma’s longest home losing streak against a single opponent in their Serie A history.
Overall, Roma have not beaten Inter at the Olimpico in Serie A since 2 October 2016. Since then, they have played nine home league matches against Inter, drawing three and losing six.
Streaks on the Line
Roma have won their last nine Serie A matches. They have never achieved 10 or more consecutive wins in the competition except twice: an 11-match run between May and October 2013, and another 11-match run between December 2005 and February 2006.
Roma can also win their first five league games of a season for only the third time, having done so in 2014-15 and 2013-14. Inter, meanwhile, can win their opening five Serie A matches for only the fifth time, after achieving the feat in 2023-24, 2019-20, 2015-16, and 1966-67.
Attacking Firepower
The clash pits the two highest-scoring teams in Serie A this season against each other. Inter have scored 13 goals, while Roma have 12. They are also the most prolific shooters, with Inter registering 32 shots on target and Roma 31. Additionally, they lead the league in touches inside the opponent’s penalty area, with Roma at 183 and Inter at 177.