AS Roma vs ACF Fiorentina Preview: Prediction, Kick-Off Time and H2H
AS Roma vs ACF Fiorentina takes place in Serie A on Monday, 24 August 2026, with kick-off at 6:45 pm UTC. The central question is whether Roma can turn their dominant 2025/26 record and strong recent H2H results into another home win, or whether Fiorentina’s leading scorers can unsettle them at the Stadio Olimpico.
- Competition: Serie A
- Date: Monday, 24 August 2026
- Kick-off: 6:45 pm UTC
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico
- Fixture: AS Roma vs ACF Fiorentina
AS Roma vs ACF Fiorentina Match Preview
Roma finished third in Serie A in 2025/26 with 73 points from 38 matches. They won 23 games, scored 59 goals and conceded 31. Fiorentina finished 15th with 42 points, nine wins and 41 goals scored.
The gap is clear, but it should not become the whole preview. Fiorentina drew 15 league matches last season, while their last five results were D, W, D, L, D. That record points to a team that often stayed competitive, even when wins were hard to secure.
Previous-Season Form and League Context
| Team | Competition | Pos | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Roma | Serie A | 3 | 38 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 59 | 31 | +28 | 73 | W W W W W |
| ACF Fiorentina | Serie A | 15 | 38 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 42 | D W D L D |
Here, P means matches played, GF means goals for, and GA means goals against. GD is goal difference, calculated from GF minus GA. Roma’s +28 compared with Fiorentina’s -9 shows the scale of the defensive and scoring gap across the completed season.
Roma also ended with five straight wins in the supplied league record. Fiorentina’s five-match sequence contained one win, three draws and one loss. That contrast supports a Roma edge, although it comes from the previous campaign rather than a fresh run of 2026/27 fixtures.
Head-to-Head Record: Roma Hold the Recent Edge
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | AS Roma | 4-0 | ACF Fiorentina |
| 2025-10-05 | ACF Fiorentina | 1-2 | AS Roma |
| 2025-05-04 | AS Roma | 1-0 | ACF Fiorentina |
| 2024-10-27 | ACF Fiorentina | 5-1 | AS Roma |
| 2024-03-10 | ACF Fiorentina | 2-2 | AS Roma |
Roma won three of these five meetings, drew one and lost one. They scored 10 goals to Fiorentina’s eight, with the latest meeting ending in a 4-0 Roma victory. The record favours the hosts, but the 5-1 Fiorentina win in October 2024 shows that this fixture has produced sharp swings.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Donyell Malen is Roma’s clearest attacking reference from the supplied evidence. He scored 14 Serie A goals and added two assists in 18 appearances during 2025/26. That output gives Roma a proven source of goals, though it does not confirm his starting place for this fixture.
Fiorentina’s main statistical threat is Moise Kean, who recorded eight goals and one assist in 27 Serie A appearances. Rolando Mandragora also contributed seven goals and three assists in 35 appearances. Their numbers give Fiorentina more than one established route to attacking production.
API-Football lists M. Bah and L. Pellegrini as missing for Roma with knee and thigh injuries. It also lists F. Parisi and R. Sottil as missing for Fiorentina with knee and back injuries. These entries are provider-reported and should not be treated as club-confirmed team news.
Predicted Lineups
AS Roma Possible XI
Low-confidence possible XI: Mile Svilar; Gianluca Mancini, Evan N’Dicka, Mario Hermoso, Nahuel Molina; Bryan Cristante, Manu Koné, Wesley; Paulo Dybala, Donyell Malen, Lorenzo Pellegrini.
ACF Fiorentina Possible XI
Low-confidence possible XI: David De Gea; Dodô, Luca Ranieri, Marin Pongračić, Radu Drăgušin; Rolando Mandragora, Nicolò Fagioli, Marco Brescianini; Giovanni Fabbian, Moise Kean, Mbala N’Zola.
Factors That Could Decide the Match
- Roma’s scoring level: Their 59 league goals last season were 18 more than Fiorentina’s 41. Malen’s 14-goal campaign makes his contribution especially important.
- Fiorentina’s ability to stay in the contest: Fifteen draws suggest that their matches often remained close. A level score deep into the game would increase the pressure on Roma to find a decisive moment.
- The recent H2H trend: Roma won the last three meetings in the sample, including a 4-0 home result. Fiorentina must avoid allowing that recent pattern to shape the game early.
- Kean and Mandragora: Their combined 15 league goals and four assists provide Fiorentina with two evidenced contributors who can test Roma’s stronger defensive record.
Possible Match Scenarios
- If Roma score first, their recent five-match winning sequence and stronger defensive record could support a controlled result.
- If Fiorentina score first, Roma would face a different test against a side that drew 15 times last season.
- If the match remains level late, Fiorentina’s draw-heavy record could become relevant, while Roma’s recent H2H advantage would increase the weight of the next clear chance.
Quick Verdict
- Prediction: AS Roma 2-1 ACF Fiorentina
- Main evidence: Roma finished third with 73 points, won their last five listed league matches and took three of the last five H2H meetings.
- Biggest danger to the prediction: Fiorentina’s draw-heavy record and the attacking output of Kean and Mandragora.
- Watch for this: Whether Malen’s goal threat gives Roma an early lead, or whether Kean and Mandragora keep Fiorentina level into the final stages.
Why This Prediction Could Be Wrong
Roma’s statistical advantage is based on the completed 2025/26 season, so it may not reflect the teams’ opening-day readiness. The provider-reported absences also require careful confirmation before kick-off. Fiorentina could also draw on the resilience shown by their 15 league draws and disrupt Roma’s expected advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is AS Roma vs ACF Fiorentina?
The Serie A fixture is scheduled for Monday, 24 August 2026.
What time does AS Roma vs ACF Fiorentina start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 6:45 pm UTC.
Where will the match be played?
The fixture is listed for the Stadio Olimpico.
What is the recent H2H record?
Roma have won three of the last five meetings, with one draw and one Fiorentina win.
Who scored more goals in the previous league season?
Roma scored 59 Serie A goals in 2025/26, compared with Fiorentina’s 41.
Are the lineups confirmed?
No. The possible XIs above are squad-based projections. Supporters should check the official team sheets closer to kick-off.
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References
- www.flashscore.com
- www.legaseriea.it
- www.asroma.it
- www.acffiorentina.it
- news.google.com
- www.football-data.org
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