AS Roma v Inter Milan: probable line-ups for Serie A clash

AS Roma and Inter Milan meet on Saturday, 19 September 2026, in the fifth round of the Italian championship, with both sides expected to field strong starting line-ups.

AS Roma

AS Roma are likely to turn to a three-man defence against Inter Milan, with Mario Hermoso expected to start alongside Gianluca Mancini and Leonardo Balerdi. His experience and defensive discipline could provide the foundation for the hosts.

Bryan Cristante is set to anchor the midfield, where his physical presence will be important in disrupting Inter’s build-up play. Further forward, Donyell Malen would give AS Roma an outlet on the counter-attack, with his pace offering a direct threat.

Paulo Dybala and Matias Soule are also expected to feature in attack, supporting Malen in the probable front three.

AS Roma’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar

Defenders: Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi, Mario Hermoso

Midfielders: Nahuel Molina, Bryan Cristante, Niccolo Pisilli, Emanuele Lulli

Forwards: Matias Soule, Paulo Dybala, Donyell Malen

Inter Milan

Inter Milan are expected to rely on a similarly established defensive structure, with Manuel Akanji, John Stones and Alessandro Bastoni forming the likely back three.

Andy Diouf could start in midfield alongside Nicolo Barella. Diouf’s distribution is expected to complement Barella’s creativity and ability to cover ground across the pitch. Piotr Zielinski, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Carlos Augusto complete the anticipated midfield line.

In attack, Inter could select Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez as their partnership up front.

Inter Milan’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Josep Martinez

Defenders: Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Alessandro Bastoni

Midfielders: Andy Diouf, Nicolo Barella, Piotr Zielinski, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto

Forwards: Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez

The meeting is the fifth Serie A fixture of the campaign for both teams. The two clubs are given identical odds of 2.50 to win by betting company 1xbet, while a draw is priced at 3.40.