Roma and Inter have some similarities in their last few weeks. Both are winless in their last three matches, two defeats (one in Coppa Italia and one in Serie A) and one draw (in Serie A). Host Roma will still be without P. Osvaldo and N. Burdisso while De Rossi is doubtful.

Inter, meanwhile, will be without playmakers R. Alvarez and Sneijder, striker Forlan and midfielder Stankovic.

This is a tough match to bet on. But for some reason I think Inter won’t lose this one. First, Ranieri is much older than Luis Enrique, hence, the Italian has more experience. Second, he was Roma’s former coach. Inter will come to Olimpico and play defend-counter attack tactics as they did against AC Milan. If the Nerazzurri could keep the score level for 45', Roma would be on hot seat in the 2nd half.