Roma vs Como

Roma welcome Calcio Como to the Stadio Olimpico on Monday night following a 3-0 win in the Europa League on Thursday night. That victory, partly inspired by Evan Ferguson, who bagged a brace, was the third in as many games.

Back in Serie A, with just three points separating fourth-placed Roma and sixth-placed Como, this fixture carries significant weight for both clubs as they look to cement their place in the upper reaches of the table.

Roma come into the match sitting on 27 points and continue to show the kind of consistency that has made them one of the league’s most reliable sides this season. The Giallorossi have been particularly difficult to beat overall, remaining unbeaten in 30 of their last 36 Serie A matches, a run that highlights their tactical discipline and growing maturity under pressure.

While their home form has not always been dominant, Roma have still managed to secure victories in half of their last six league matches at the Olimpico. At home, Roma tend to grow into matches, using their midfield structure to dictate tempo and limit opposition chances.

Putting an end to a two-game losing run [LWWLL] ranks high on Gasperini’s agenda, having seen his side suffer narrow 1-0 defeats to Cagliari and Napoli.

Mehmet Zeki Çelik is suspended for this fixture, having earned a red card in last weekend’s clash with the Sardinians.

Coming off a 4-0 defeat to Inter, Calcio Como arrive in the capital with an impressive football campaign [DDWWL]. With 24 points, the visitors have exceeded expectations and shown remarkable resilience.

They are unbeaten in 20 of their last 23 football matches in Serie A, underscoring their consistency and refusal to be overawed, even against stronger opposition. That run features a balanced mix of wins and draws, proving they can avoid defeat even when not at their best.

Historically, meetings between these sides have been limited, but Roma hold a slight edge, having won two of the four previous league encounters. That experience, combined with home advantage, may give Roma a psychological lift, though Como’s current momentum suggests they will not make things easy.

A 4-3-3 formation with Álvaro Morata in attack is expected here against Roma. Maximo Perrone is suspended for this clash.