Inter team news - After Sunday's 4-3-3 at Empoli, Roberto Mancini reverts to a 4-4-2 for the cup final first leg: 12 Julio Cesar; 4 J. Zanetti, 2 Cordoba, 25 Samuel, 16 Favalli; 7 Figo, 8 Pizarro, 19 Cambiasso, 5 Stankovic; 9 Cruz, 10 Adriano.
Inter have won 25 of their 79 competitive fixtures with Roma in Italy's capital. The Nerazzurri's last win away to the Giallorossi was last season's 2-0 victory in the cup final first leg. The last of Roma's 33 home wins against Inter was their 4-1 victory in the 2003/04 Serie A. There have been 21 draws between the two teams in Rome. This season's 1-1 draw in the league was the last one.
Cup meetings between Roma and Inter
Inter have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their 10 Coppa Italia matches against Roma. The Giallorossi have won twice, drawn once and lost once in the four matches played at the Stadio Olimpico.
Mancini v Spalletti: goals guaranteed?
Roberto Mancini has won 4, drawn 3 and lost 2 of his 9 competitive meetings with Luciano Spalletti. There has never been a lack of goals in clashes between these two coaches, with Mancini's teams scoring 16 and Spalletti's sides netting 13.