Our prediction for this Serie A match:
AS Roma will be aiming to build on a thrilling 4-1 win over Lecce when they face Como in the Serie A round 16. The Romans managed to record their first win under new boss Claudio Ranieri, but they should not stop now. Zeki Celik is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the Stadio Olimpico triumph, while Bryan Cristante remains in the recovery room. Summer signing Artem Dovbyk should be recalled to the starting XI.
The newcomers, on the other hand, failed to win the previous nine league outings and given AS Roma’s signs of improvement, away triumph should be considered. In their last meeting in the Italian top flight, back in 2003, Como defeated AS Roma 2-0, meaning that the Giallorossi are hungry for revenge. Both Sergi Roberto and Mazzitelli remain on the sidelines with injuries for the home side, while trio Perrone – Sala – Jasim will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Highlighted Team (AS Roma):
AS Roma is a professional football club based in Rome. Roma were founded by a merger in 1927 and they play in the Italian Serie A. Roma’s fiercest rivals are Lazio and it has to be noted that both capital clubs play their home games at Stadio Olimpico. The two local rivals face each other in the Derby della Capitale, which is considered one of the most exciting derbies in the world of football.
The Giallorossi (The Yellow and Reds) have won three Serie A titles (1941/1942, 1982/1983, 2000/2001), while winning nine Coppa Italia trophies. The colour of Roma’s shirts is imperial purple with a golden yellow trim. A number of top-class footballers were part of Roma in the past, but Francesco Totti is undisputedly the club’s biggest legend.The Prince of Rom made his 601 appearances for Roma on 14 May, 2016 when the Giallorossi recorded a 3-1 win over Milan at Stadio San Siro.