AS Roma – Torino
AS Roma welcomes Torino to the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, with Torino still without a goal after two matchdays. The Giallorossi sit in fourth place with a perfect six points, while the visitors are already fighting against relegation in 19th place with just one point. The most recent encounter at the end of May ended in a clear 2-0 away win for the Romans, who have never lost in their last five head-to-head matches and have always scored. The difference in form could hardly be greater: While Roma gained confidence after a narrow 1-0 win at Pisa thanks to Soule’s goal, Turin could only manage a goalless draw against Fiorentina last time out. The betting market sees the home side as clear favorites with over 65% chance of winning, with Gasperini’s team having almost a full squad to choose from, while Baroni continues to be without Schuurs.
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- Date and time: September 14, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 3)
AS Roma form & record check
AS Roma are in dazzling form at the start of the new season. With six points from two games, the team is in fourth place in the table and showing impressive efficiency. Particularly striking is the way Roma decides its games: both against Bologna (1-0) and away in Pisa (1-0), the capital club remained goalless at halftime before striking in the second half. These patterns point to a team that cleverly paces itself. The recent away game in Pisa perfectly illustrated Roma’s current strength. After an evenly matched first half, Soulé sealed the deal in the 55th minute, assisted by Ferguson. The Romans controlled the game confidently and allowed few chances defensively. Gasperini brought on El Shaarawy for Dybala at halftime, underscoring his tactical flexibility. Just two points behind the league leaders, Roma are significantly exceeding expectations. Only the injury concerns surrounding Wesley, Bove, and Bailey cloud the picture somewhat, but the squad has so far proved strong enough to compensate for these absences.
Roma are likely to line up in Gasperini’s preferred 3-4-3 formation. Svilar will be between the posts, while the back three could consist of Hermoso, Mancini, and Ndicka. Angeliño and Rensch are planned for the wings. Cristante and Koné are likely to form the central duo in midfield. In attack, Ferguson could play as the central striker between Soulé and El Shaarawy. With Wesley, Bove, and Bailey all out with injuries, Gasperini’s options are somewhat limited. Dybala and Dovbyk are ready on the bench as high-quality alternatives.
Turin Form & Record Check
Turin is currently going through an extremely difficult phase and finds itself second from bottom in the table. With only one point from their first two league games, Marco Baroni’s team is already under enormous pressure early in the season. However, the gap to the bottom is still manageable, with only one point separating them from Verona in 18th place. The start of the season could hardly have been more dramatic. In their 5-0 debacle against Inter, Torino were completely overwhelmed and suffered one of the heaviest defeats in the club’s recent history. At least they followed that up with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Fiorentina, which showed signs of greater defensive stability. Offensive problems have been a recurring theme so far this season. Torino have failed to score in the first half of their last five competitive games, which highlights their difficulties in creating chances. Four of the five games had fewer than 2.5 goals, which indicates a more defensive approach, but also highlights the lack of punch up front. Baroni will still be without Perr Schuurs, who is still out after his knee surgery. However, Saúl Coco and Maripán are experienced alternatives who will be called upon against Roma.
Coach Marco Baroni is likely to field his team in the usual 4-3-3 formation. Israel is expected to start in goal, while the back four could consist of Pedersen, Coco, Maripán, and Biraghi. The midfield trio of Casadei, Asllani and Ilić should provide balance between defense and attack. In attack, Ngonge, Simeone and Vlašić are the likely candidates for the three positions. Baroni will still be without Schuurs, who is still out after his knee operation. Savva is also unavailable due to his patellar tendon injury. Of course, this lineup remains a prediction, as the final starting eleven will not be announced until shortly before kickoff.
H2H AS Roma – Torino Head-to-head comparison & statistics
The record between AS Roma and Torino speaks for itself: Roma have won four of their last five meetings, while Torino have come away empty-handed. The only draw dates back to September 2023, when the two teams played out a 1-1 stalemate. Roma’s run of scoring in five consecutive games against Torino is particularly noteworthy. In contrast, the Granata have conceded at least one goal in all of these games. The most recent duel in May 2025 ended in a clear 2-0 away win for Roma in Turin. In four of the five most recent encounters, a maximum of two goals were scored, which indicates that the games were rather competitive. Roma proved to be the more efficient team, especially in the first half, where they regularly took the lead. The statistics show Turin in an unusually weak position against the capital club. The Piedmont club has been waiting for a win against AS Roma for over two years, which makes the current situation all the more exciting.
Roma’s home win at odds of 1.5 seems a solid bet, as the Giallorossi have won four of their last five games and remain unbeaten against Turin in their last three encounters. Ferguson brings new punch to the offense, while Turin travels without injured defensive leader Schuurs and has failed to score in its last two games. The number of goals will be interesting: Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 is based on the fact that 80% of Torino’s last five league games ended below this mark and Roma recently prioritized efficiency over spectacle with 1-0 and 2-0 wins. As a counterpoint, Over 3.5 goals at 3.63 is tempting if Roma scores early and forces Torino to take offensive risks. The bookmakers see Roma as the clear favorites, but both the defensive option and the potential for a goal fest offer interesting value opportunities beyond the market consensus.
