Inter Milan v Parma preview: Serie A sixth round at San Siro on October 10
Inter Milan will host Parma at the San Siro on October 10 in the sixth matchweek of the Serie A 2026-27 season, with both sides preparing for a weekend fixture that could affect the early table. Inter enter the game aiming to preserve their unbeaten start to the campaign.
Inter were held to a 2-2 draw by AS Roma in their most recent league match, with Lautaro Martinez scoring twice to secure a point for Cristian Chivu’s side. The Nerazzurri have won four of their first five matches in Serie A and the report notes that a win could propel them to the top of the league table. Parma arrive after a 2-1 victory over Genoa in matchweek 5, a result the article describes as their first win of the 2026-27 Serie A season. Alberto Gilardino is identified as Parma’s coach in the preview.
The preview singles out Lautaro Martinez as Inter’s in-form forward, stating he scored a brace in the 2-2 draw with Roma and helped his side secure a point. It adds that Martinez is coming off sharp performances for the Argentina national football team during the September-October international window. The article frames his recent form as central to Inter’s attacking prospects for the fixture.
For Parma the report highlights David Romero as a primary offensive threat, describing him as one of the main men in their attack. It records that the 23-year-old scored in the 2-1 win over Genoa and has now netted two goals in four Serie A appearances this season. The preview states Romero will be expected to step up if Parma are to pose a serious challenge.
Injury news listed in the piece includes John Stones being unavailable for Inter because of a thigh injury. Parma are reported to be without Pontus Almqvist, Dominik Drobnic and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia due to injury. The article repeats that those Parma players are injured.
The preview notes Parma have not secured a win in their last five matches against Internazionale Milano and says being away from home could make the fixture problematic for them. It adds that, given Inter’s superior squad quality and home-ground advantage, the hosts are expected to hold a slight edge. Projected lineups included in the piece read: Josep Martinez (GK); Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, Zielinski, Curtis Jones, Augusto; Lautaro Martinez, Thuram Corvi (GK); Carlos, Troilo, Ndiaye; Del Prato, Sierro, Keita, Valeri; Toure, Lontani; Romero.
Prediction in the preview is Inter Milan 3-1 Parma. The article lists UK broadcasters as TNT Sports 1, DAZN UK and HBO Max, notes Zee5 and Unite8 Sports for live viewing, and concludes by stating the San Siro will host the clash on October 10.