Serie A kicks off for AS Roma and Fiorentina on August 24, 2026, with the Giallorossi hosting a fixture they’ll be keen to dominate. Roma concluded last season with a solid 18 wins, demonstrating their potency, particularly at home. Their recent form is somewhat mixed, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five outings, suggesting they might be finding their rhythm.
Fiorentina, by contrast, endured a challenging campaign, registering only eight wins. However, their recent five-match unbeaten run – three wins and two draws – indicates a late surge in form that could carry momentum into the new season. This late-season improvement for La Viola presents an intriguing narrative against a Roma side that has historically held the upper hand, including three wins and a draw in their last five head-to-head encounters, save for one heavy 5-1 defeat.
The bookmakers favour Roma heavily at 1.617, reflecting their historical dominance and higher win rate. The high draw probability of 45% alongside a 45% home win probability is unusual, perhaps acknowledging Fiorentina's recent resilience. Goals could be on the cards, with the Over 2.5 market at 1.955. Expect a tactical battle, with Roma aiming to assert early season authority and Fiorentina looking to spring a surprise.
99. M. Svilar, 23. G. Mancini, 5. E. Ndicka, 22. M. Hermoso, 77. E. Lulli, 4. B. Cristante, 8. N. El Aynaoui, 2. D. Rensch, 21. P. Dybala, 18. M. Soule, 14. D. Malen
43. D. de Gea, 17. Joao Mario, 3. R. Dragusin, 6. L. Ranieri, 21. V. Valdepenas, 27. C. Ndour, 44. N. Fagioli, 4. M. Brescianini, 11. A. Gudmundsson, 14. A. Atta, 9. M. Kean
Match events
27' Goal Normal Goal — D. Malen (AS Roma) (assists: P. Dybala)
30' Card Yellow Card — N. Fagioli (Fiorentina)
39' Card Yellow Card — M. Hermoso (AS Roma)
49' Card Yellow Card — M. Kone (AS Roma)
52' Goal Normal Goal — D. Malen (AS Roma) (assists: P. Dybala)
53' subst Substitution 1 — R. Mora (AS Roma) (assists: M. Soule)
60' Goal Normal Goal — D. Malen (AS Roma) (assists: P. Dybala)
62' subst Substitution 1 — M. Brescianini (Fiorentina) (assists: A. Jimenez)
62' subst Substitution 2 — N. Fagioli (Fiorentina) (assists: C. Inao Oulai)
63' subst Substitution 3 — F. Mastantuono (Fiorentina) (assists: M. Kean)
63' Card Yellow Card — M. Pellegrino (Fiorentina)
68' subst Substitution 2 — D. Malen (AS Roma) (assists: S. Castro)
68' subst Substitution 3 — M. Hermoso (AS Roma) (assists: K. Koulierakis)
74' subst Substitution 4 — A. Atta (Fiorentina) (assists: R. Mandragora)
79' subst Substitution 4 — P. Dybala (AS Roma) (assists: N. El Aynaoui)
79' subst Substitution 5 — M. Kone (AS Roma) (assists: N. Pisilli)
80' subst Substitution 5 — Joao Mario (Fiorentina) (assists: V. Valdepenas)
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