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Inter Milan fight back against Roma to impact Serie A title odds

Inter Milan recovered from a two goal deficit against Roma to secure a dramatic draw.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 19 September 2026

Inter Milan faced a tough test at the Stadio Olimpico when they fell two goals behind in the first half. Manu Kone struck early before adding a second just before the break, leaving the visitors in serious trouble. Punters who backed Inter before kickoff were looking at a heavy defeat as the defending champions struggled badly to match the intensity of their opponents.

Half time changes spark response

Whatever manager Cristian Chivu said in the dressing room during the interval clearly worked wonders for his side. Just fifty one seconds after the restart, Lautaro Martinez pulled a goal back to shift the momentum completely. Inter pressed hard throughout the second period, and Martinez grabbed his second goal in the seventy ninth minute to level the score.

Defensive frailties remain a concern

While the comeback showed tremendous character, the underlying defensive numbers will worry outright market traders. Inter have now conceded eight goals in their opening five matches of the league campaign, letting in at least two goals in three consecutive fixtures. Conceding the opening goal in three of their first five matches suggests backers should exercise caution before taking short odds on clean sheets.

Market implications for punters

Chivu admitted his team must start matches with better intensity if they want to retain their domestic crown. Despite the defensive leaks, Inter sit on thirteen points after five matches, showing better early season form than at this stage last year. Punters assessing the title market will note their resilience, though defensive vulnerability might lengthen their price against elite attacking sides.