- AS Roma have won both their away games so far in Serie A, conceding no goals in 2 trips.
- Fiorentina have lost both their opening home games in Serie A, averaging 2.5 goals per game conceded.
- Roma are on a 3-match winning streak with no defeats in their last 3 away matches.
Pioli and Gasperini face off
Roma are favorites for this game at 2.4 with Fiorentina at 2.95 and a draw at 3.25, with both teams to score a popular bet at 1.85. For those interested in value bets, the AC Fiorentina vs AS Roma betting tips indicate that ‘Under 2.5 goals’ at 1.68 is our top pick in this clash between two teams with contrasting styles.
AS Roma are third in Serie A with 12 points from 5 games played. While Fiorentina are 16th with just 3 points from 5, they will enter the clash buoyed by their return to form, having won 1 of their last 5 games in all competitions, with two draws and two losses.
This AC Fiorentina vs AS Roma preview looks at Fiorentina in the middle of a transition period under new boss Stefano Pioli, who was reappointed to lead the club in the summer. The ex-AC Milan manager is renowned for his possession-based approach, technical players and tactical flexibility. With his emotional homecoming at the helm, Pioli will have Fiorentina pressing methodically and dominating possession, patiently building up in wide overloads to control the tempo.
His opposite number, Gian Piero Gasperini, has been a breath of fresh air in Rome since joining in June. He has hit the ground running and the 3-4-3 he employs is a high-octane affair, with his wing-backs flying up and down, the team pressing aggressively and making rapid transitions in midfield.
Roma have the momentum and can edge it
So this is a clash of possession dominance versus high-intensity pressing, a tactical matchup that could be decided by the duelling wingers and whoever better manages the transitions between attack and defence.
Rolando Mandragora leads Fiorentina’s Serie A scoring charts with 2 goals in 5 games, which is a pretty decent return for a deep-lying playmaker. He needs help at the top of the charts and Luca Ranieri has chipped in with 2 goals, accounting for nearly half of Fiorentina's league tally. Albert Gudmundsson adds creativity for Fiorentina, with 1 assist in 3 league appearances this term.
Our AC Fiorentina vs AS Roma prediction sees Matias Soule as Roma’s top goalscorer with 2 in 5 Serie A games and he looks sharp in his last couple of outings, scoring 2 of Roma’s 6 league goals.
Roma have won their first 2 away trips in Serie A, conceding no goals. They’ve also won their last 3 in all competitions, including a 2-0 home win over Hellas Verona and a 2-1 win away to OGC Nice in the Europa League.
Roma have failed to win in their last 3 trips to Fiorentina, but given their current form and Fiorentina’s inability to keep clean sheets at home, this AC Fiorentina vs AS Roma prediction suggests backing Roma to take the win in Florence this Sunday.
