AS Roma vs Inter Milan
The upcoming match between AS Roma and Inter Milan is one to look forward to as the battle for the top four here in Serie A continues to intensify.
Between AS Roma and Inter Milan, the latter has the upper hand in the standings. Because they’re on a three-game winning streak, I Nerazzurri moved up to fourth place with 60 points.
But right below them is a three-way tie at 58 points between Atalanta, AC Milan, and AS Roma. I Giallorossi are in seventh place due to a lower goal difference, but a home victory this weekend would bring them back to fourth place.
Who do you think will win in this crucial top four battle? Without further ado, read on below as SBOTOP shares a preview of this match.
Talking Points
Abraham on the radar again
AS Roma could make a case for having an in-form striker, as Tammy Abraham is back at his best. The 25-year-old forward is one of the team’s best players this season, as he is their second-leading scorer with nine goals and five assists.
Abraham recently scored a crucial goal to earn a 1-1 draw against AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico, and his efforts in the said match didn’t go unnoticed as scouts from several top European teams were there to see him live in action.
Manchester United are one of those teams eyeing Abraham because they’re in dire need of attacking reinforcements, but so as the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle United, PSG, Bayern Munich, and even Aston Villa.
Reports claim that AS Roma won’t let Tammy Abraham go for anything less than €40 million, which might be a bargain if he continues his upward trajectory.
And with Paulo Dybala questionable to play on Saturday, there’s a big possibility that Abraham will continue to lead AS Roma’s frontline.
Jose Mourinho is not in a good mood as his team couldn’t eke out a victory against Monza last time out (1-1 draw). He might not be on the touchline against Inter Milan because of his contentious behaviour toward the referees in the said game.
Lukaku’s time to shine at Inter Milan
Because his loan will expire soon, Romelu Lukaku will return to Chelsea next season, and he’s looking to make the most of his remaining time with I Nerazzurri.
The Belgian centre-forward has been up and down this season, but he still put up eight goals and five assists, making him the fourth-best attacker for Simone Inzaghi.
Romelu Lukaku hasn’t scored in a while, but he remains instrumental for the squad in the final third. In their 3-1 win over Lazio, Lukaku provided two assists to give I Nerazzurri the edge.
Inter Milan are still on the fence about whether they would like to extend Lukaku’s loan spell here in Italy, but we wouldn’t be surprised if they’ll be keen to keep him longer if he continues to put up new Serie A 2023 highlights.
History
AS Roma and Inter Milan last faced off in October, where the former won 2-1. Federico Dimarco scored first for Inter Milan, but Paulo Dybala and Chris Smalling overturned their one-goal deficit by scoring two of their own.
That result was AS Roma’s first Serie A victory over Inter Milan since February 2017. Before this, they were winless in 10 straight league matches (W4, D6).
Inter Milan have won more Serie A games (75) and scored more Serie A goals (291) against AS Roma than they have against any other side in their league history.
In terms of recent form, Inter Milan have a slight advantage with three straight wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five, while AS Roma have won twice, drawn twice, and lost once in the same stretch.
Betting Tip
The Serie A 2023 odds expect a close fight between these two top four hopefuls on Saturday. Considering their recent form, Inter Milan were given the edge at 2.37, while AS Roma aren’t far behind at 2.91 in the 1X2 market.
Neither side would want to risk losing this game, so we feel that going for a draw at 2.99 is your best bet. A defeat for either team could spell the end of their Champions League ambitions, whereas a point apiece would allow both to stay in the tightening race.
My guess is that Simone Inzaghi and Jose Mourinho will have a pragmatic approach this weekend, making Under 2.50 at 2.25 your top alternative bet.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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