Serie A | 2026-08-24 20:45
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
📊 Match Insights
After finishing strong last season, Roma aims for a quick start in the 2026-27 Serie A season as they host Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on Monday.
The Giallorossi secured third place, earning a spot in the Champions League, while Fiorentina faced an unexpected battle to avoid relegation.
Roma concluded the previous season with a remarkable five-game winning streak, outpacing rivals AC Milan and Juventus, scoring at least two goals in each match and conceding only twice.
Gian Piero Gasperini's first year in charge ended on a high note with a decisive victory over Hellas Verona, marking Roma's return to the Champions League after an eight-year hiatus.
Though Gasperini relishes another opportunity in UEFA's elite competition, his immediate challenge is to assemble a squad that can compete for the Scudetto.
However, Roma's summer transfer activity has been slower than anticipated, and their pre-season results have been inconsistent.
The Giallorossi drew 3-3 with Cannes after squandering a significant lead, suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Cardiff City, secured a win against Newport County, lost 3-0 to Brighton, and drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund.
This mixed pre-season form may concern Gasperini, especially since last season's success relied heavily on defensive stability. Only Inter Milan and Como recorded more clean sheets in Serie A, and across Europe’s top leagues, only Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain had more clean sheets at home.
Additionally, Roma's impressive home record boasted 13 wins and just three losses, including a commanding 4-0 triumph over Fiorentina in May.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inter
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 3 | W |
| 2 |
Napoli
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2 | W |
| 3 |
Lecce
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2 | W |
| 4 |
AC Milan
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 1 | W |
| 5 |
Atalanta
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 1 | W |
| 6 |
Juventus
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 1 | W |
| 7 |
Cagliari
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 1 | W |
| 8 |
Como
|
1 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | D |
| 9 |
Udinese
|
1 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | D |
| 10 |
AS Roma
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 11 |
Bologna
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 12 |
Lazio
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 13 |
Fiorentina
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 14 |
Sassuolo
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -1 | L |
| 15 |
Torino
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -1 | L |
| 16 |
Parma
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -1 | L |
| 17 |
Frosinone
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -1 | L |
| 18 |
Genoa
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -2 | L |
| 19 |
Venezia
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -2 | L |
| 20 |
Monza
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -3 | L |
Champions League league stage
Europa League league stage
Play-offs
Relegation
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
AS Roma
D
L
W
L
D
Fiorentina
W
D
D
W
L
🏥 Injuries & absences
AS Roma
M. Bah
- Knee Injury
L. Pellegrini
- Thigh Injury
Fiorentina
F. Parisi
- Knee Injury
R. Sottil
- Back Injury
