Serie A Regular Season - 31

Inter 5 - 2 FT AS Roma

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

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Futmetrix Verdict
88
FT
Sun, Apr 5
Italiano
Inter
5-2
AS Roma
⚡ Intensity 89
⚖️ Balance 58
🏆 Stakes 82
🎲 Upset 0
Inter's ruthless assault crushes Roma.

Inter's Five-Star Masterclass Demolishes Roma

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. Our verdict: A title-defining statement from the league leaders that left Roma utterly overwhelmed in a breathtaking seven-goal spectacle.

The Early Blitz

The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza witnessed a breathtaking start that immediately set a frantic tempo. Barely sixty seconds had passed when L. Martinez fired the league leaders ahead, finishing a slick pass from M. Thuram. This rapid breakthrough injected massive Intensity into the contest. Rather than retreating, the visitors fought back valiantly. They absorbed heavy pressure and found a lifeline when G. Mancini leveled the scoring in the fortieth minute. A barrage of 27 total shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery during the first half. The hosts edged possession with 53 percent of the ball, but the sheer volume of attacks from both sides suggested this match was far from settled. The attacking intent was undeniable.

The Lethal Surge

Just as the visitors dreamed of reaching the interval on level terms, the Balance of the match shifted completely. Deep into first-half stoppage time, H. Calhanoglu delivered a crushing blow with a brilliant finish to restore the lead. That pivot fundamentally broke the away side's resolve. Emerging from the tunnel, the hosts unleashed a lethal twelve-minute flurry that buried any hope of a comeback. Martinez grabbed his well-deserved brace in the fifty-second minute, ruthlessly exploiting the gaps. Moments later, Thuram transitioned from provider to executioner, smashing home a fourth goal. The sheer attacking firepower on display demonstrated exactly why they sit at the summit of Serie A. The title challengers were putting on a clinical masterclass.

Title March Continues

The final phase of the match served as a victory lap for a side operating at the peak of their powers. N. Barella joined the party in the sixty-third minute, hammering in a fifth goal to complete the demolition. While L. Pellegrini managed to pull one back for the battered visitors in the seventieth minute, it was nothing more than a minor consolation. The Stakes were incredibly high coming into this fixture, but the league leaders handled the pressure flawlessly. Any whisper of an Upset Factor evaporated long before the final whistle. This emphatic result sends a terrifying message to the rest of the league, solidifying their grip on first place and marching closer to ultimate glory.

Key Questions

What made Marcus Thuram the Man of the Match?

He dominated the final third, delivering a flawless performance with one goal and two crucial assists to completely dismantle the opposing defense.

What caused the 7-goal thriller?

An explosive first-minute opener, relentless attacking intent, and a massive 27 combined shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery.

What does this mean for Inter's season?

This devastating victory cements their dominance at the top of the table, marching them significantly closer to securing the Serie A title.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
53%
47%
Inter 53%
AS Roma 47%
Shots
17
10
Inter 17
AS Roma 10
Shots on Target
9
3
Inter 9
AS Roma 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.17
1.04
Inter 1.17
AS Roma 1.04
Passes
457
399
Inter 457
AS Roma 399
Pass Accuracy
85%
85%
Inter 85%
AS Roma 85%
Corners
7
4
Inter 7
AS Roma 4
Fouls
11
9
Inter 11
AS Roma 9
Yellow Cards
0
1
Inter 0
AS Roma 1
Red Cards
0
0
Inter 0
AS Roma 0

Match Events

1' L. Martinez (M. Thuram)
G. Mancini (D. Rensch) 40'
45'+2 H. Calhanoglu (P. Zielinski)
HT
G. Mancini D. Ghilardi 🔄 46'
52' L. Martinez (M. Thuram)
55' M. Thuram (H. Calhanoglu)
58' 🔄 A. Bastoni M. Darmian
58' 🔄 L. Martinez A. Bonny
D. Rensch K. Tsimikas 🔄 58'
N. Pisilli 🟨 60'
63' N. Barella
M. Soule S. El Shaarawy 🔄 64'
66' 🔄 H. Calhanoglu P. Sucic
66' 🔄 M. Thuram F. Esposito
L. Pellegrini 70'
76' 🔄 P. Zielinski H. Mkhitaryan
M. Hermoso J. Ziolkowski 🔄 81'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Inter

Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer
MAGNET
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
51
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Manuel Akanji
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Acerbi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Bastoni
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Denzel Dumfries
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nicolò Barella
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Piotr Zieliński
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Federico Dimarco
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Marcus Thuram
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lautaro Martínez
HITMAN
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.7
Rating
BENCH
Josep Martínez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raffaele Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Darmian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Cocchi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Pio Esposito
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luís Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

AS Roma

Goalkeepers
Mile Svilar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gianluca Mancini
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Evan Ndicka
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Hermoso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Midfielders
Zeki Çelik
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Cristante
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niccolò Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Devyne Rensch
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Matías Soulé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Lorenzo Pellegrini
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Donyell Malen
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Pierluigi Gollini
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgio De Marzi
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Tsimikas
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jan Ziółkowski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angeliño
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neil El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Zaragoza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Venturino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinio Vaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephan El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/18/2025 AS Roma 0 - 1 Inter Serie A Stadio Olimpico
04/27/2025 Inter 0 - 1 AS Roma Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
10/20/2024 AS Roma 0 - 1 Inter Serie A Stadio Olimpico
02/10/2024 AS Roma 2 - 4 Inter Serie A Stadio Olimpico
10/29/2023 Inter 1 - 0 AS Roma Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
05/06/2023 AS Roma 0 - 2 Inter Serie A Stadio Olimpico
10/18/2025
0 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
04/27/2025
0 - 1
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
10/20/2024
0 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
02/10/2024
2 - 4
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
10/29/2023
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
05/06/2023
0 - 2
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
Inter Win
AS Roma Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 31 72 71 26 +45 WInter 5 - 2 AS Roma (05-04-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Inter (22-03-2026)DInter 1 - 1 Atalanta (14-03-2026)LAC Milan 1 - 0 Inter (08-03-2026)WInter 2 - 0 Genoa (28-02-2026)
2 Napoli 31 65 47 30 +17 WNapoli 1 - 0 AC Milan (06-04-2026)WCagliari 0 - 1 Napoli (20-03-2026)WNapoli 2 - 1 Lecce (14-03-2026)WNapoli 2 - 1 Torino (06-03-2026)WHellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli (28-02-2026)
3 AC Milan 31 63 47 24 +23 LNapoli 1 - 0 AC Milan (06-04-2026)WAC Milan 3 - 2 Torino (21-03-2026)LLazio 1 - 0 AC Milan (15-03-2026)WAC Milan 1 - 0 Inter (08-03-2026)WCremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan (01-03-2026)
4 Como 31 58 53 22 +31 DUdinese 0 - 0 Como (06-04-2026)WComo 5 - 0 Pisa (22-03-2026)WComo 2 - 1 AS Roma (15-03-2026)WCagliari 1 - 2 Como (07-03-2026)WComo 3 - 1 Lecce (28-02-2026)
5 Juventus 31 57 54 29 +25 WJuventus 2 - 0 Genoa (06-04-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Sassuolo (21-03-2026)WUdinese 0 - 1 Juventus (14-03-2026)WJuventus 4 - 0 Pisa (07-03-2026)DAS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus (01-03-2026)
6 AS Roma 31 54 42 28 +14 LInter 5 - 2 AS Roma (05-04-2026)WAS Roma 1 - 0 Lecce (22-03-2026)LComo 2 - 1 AS Roma (15-03-2026)LGenoa 2 - 1 AS Roma (08-03-2026)DAS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus (01-03-2026)
7 Atalanta 31 53 44 27 +17 WLecce 0 - 3 Atalanta (06-04-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 0 Hellas Verona (22-03-2026)DInter 1 - 1 Atalanta (14-03-2026)DAtalanta 2 - 2 Udinese (07-03-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta (01-03-2026)
8 Bologna 31 45 40 37 +3 WCremonese 1 - 2 Bologna (05-04-2026)LBologna 0 - 2 Lazio (22-03-2026)WSassuolo 0 - 1 Bologna (15-03-2026)LBologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona (08-03-2026)WPisa 0 - 1 Bologna (02-03-2026)
9 Lazio 31 44 32 29 +3 DLazio 1 - 1 Parma (04-04-2026)WBologna 0 - 2 Lazio (22-03-2026)WLazio 1 - 0 AC Milan (15-03-2026)WLazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo (09-03-2026)LTorino 2 - 0 Lazio (01-03-2026)
10 Sassuolo 31 42 38 41 -3 WSassuolo 2 - 1 Cagliari (04-04-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Sassuolo (21-03-2026)LSassuolo 0 - 1 Bologna (15-03-2026)LLazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo (09-03-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta (01-03-2026)
11 Udinese 31 40 35 42 -7 DUdinese 0 - 0 Como (06-04-2026)WGenoa 0 - 2 Udinese (20-03-2026)LUdinese 0 - 1 Juventus (14-03-2026)DAtalanta 2 - 2 Udinese (07-03-2026)WUdinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina (02-03-2026)
12 Torino 31 36 35 53 -18 WPisa 0 - 1 Torino (05-04-2026)LAC Milan 3 - 2 Torino (21-03-2026)WTorino 4 - 1 Parma (13-03-2026)LNapoli 2 - 1 Torino (06-03-2026)WTorino 2 - 0 Lazio (01-03-2026)
13 Parma 31 35 22 39 -17 DLazio 1 - 1 Parma (04-04-2026)LParma 0 - 2 Cremonese (21-03-2026)LTorino 4 - 1 Parma (13-03-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Parma (08-03-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Cagliari (27-02-2026)
14 Genoa 31 33 36 44 -8 LJuventus 2 - 0 Genoa (06-04-2026)LGenoa 0 - 2 Udinese (20-03-2026)WHellas Verona 0 - 2 Genoa (15-03-2026)WGenoa 2 - 1 AS Roma (08-03-2026)LInter 2 - 0 Genoa (28-02-2026)
15 Fiorentina 31 32 36 44 -8 WHellas Verona 0 - 1 Fiorentina (04-04-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Inter (22-03-2026)WCremonese 1 - 4 Fiorentina (16-03-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Parma (08-03-2026)LUdinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina (02-03-2026)
16 Cagliari 31 30 32 44 -12 LSassuolo 2 - 1 Cagliari (04-04-2026)LCagliari 0 - 1 Napoli (20-03-2026)LPisa 3 - 1 Cagliari (15-03-2026)LCagliari 1 - 2 Como (07-03-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Cagliari (27-02-2026)
17 Cremonese 31 27 26 46 -20 LCremonese 1 - 2 Bologna (05-04-2026)WParma 0 - 2 Cremonese (21-03-2026)LCremonese 1 - 4 Fiorentina (16-03-2026)LLecce 2 - 1 Cremonese (08-03-2026)LCremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan (01-03-2026)
18 Lecce 31 27 21 43 -22 LLecce 0 - 3 Atalanta (06-04-2026)LAS Roma 1 - 0 Lecce (22-03-2026)LNapoli 2 - 1 Lecce (14-03-2026)WLecce 2 - 1 Cremonese (08-03-2026)LComo 3 - 1 Lecce (28-02-2026)
19 Hellas Verona 31 18 22 53 -31 LHellas Verona 0 - 1 Fiorentina (04-04-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 0 Hellas Verona (22-03-2026)LHellas Verona 0 - 2 Genoa (15-03-2026)WBologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona (08-03-2026)LHellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli (28-02-2026)
20 Pisa 31 18 23 55 -32 LPisa 0 - 1 Torino (05-04-2026)LComo 5 - 0 Pisa (22-03-2026)WPisa 3 - 1 Cagliari (15-03-2026)LJuventus 4 - 0 Pisa (07-03-2026)LPisa 0 - 1 Bologna (02-03-2026)