AS Roma vs Juventus
While Inter Milan are breaking away from the pack, the other three Serie A Champions League berths remain up for grabs, with at least six teams in the mix. AS Roma and Juventus are among them, and they will square off at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday night in Matchday 27.
AS Roma are holding on to the fourth spot in the Italian top-flight table with 50 points, level with third-placed Napoli. Juventus are right behind them in fifth place, and the Bianconeri only lead by one point over sixth-seeded Como and seventh-seeded Atalanta.
The Giallorossi are unbeaten in their last three league games, including their 3-0 rout of Cremonese last weekend. In stark contrast, Juventus’ form has fallen off, as they’re winless in their last three league matches and are officially eliminated from the Champions League after losing to Galatasaray in the knockout play-offs.
Talking Points
Lineup doubts for AS Roma
AS Roma are expected to be shorthanded against Juventus, as Matias Soule, Evan Ferguson, Mario Hermoso, and Stephan El Shaarawy are listed as doubtful for Sunday’s match. Soule’s absence, in particular, is a blow for the Giallorossi’s attack, as he’s their top scorer and playmaker with six league goals and four assists.
Meanwhile, Paulo Dybala has been upgraded to probable after missing the past few games due to his knee problems. The Argentine striker will likely come off the bench against his former team, with Donyell Malen, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Bryan Zaragoza expected to lead up front. Among them, Malen is the one Juventus have to look out for, as the Dutchman is AS Roma’s second-leading scorer with five goals.
Bremer’s return gives Juventus a huge lift
Gleison Bremer is reportedly back for Juventus against AS Roma this weekend, which is a big boost in the Old Lady’s rearguard. The Brazilian centre-back was out for the last two games against Como and Galatasaray due to a thigh injury, and it’s not surprising that Juventus lost to Como and bowed out of the Champions League, having conceded four goals.
Bremer is vital to Juventus’ rearguard, as he has notched at least one clearance in his last 10 games in a row, racking up 27. He has also registered one or more tackles in his five displays, notching seven (six won), and contributing to one clean sheet in that period.
Against Como, head coach Luciano Spalletti went with the back three of Lloyd Kelly, Federico Gatti, and Teun Koopmeiners (a natural midfielder). Since that didn’t work, he went with the back four of Kelly, Gatti, Pierre Kalulu, and Weston McKennie in the second leg against Galatasaray on Wednesday.
Kelly should be good to go against AS Roma because his red card against Gala doesn’t apply in Italy. However, the same can’t be said for Manuel Locatelli, as the 28-year-old midfielder is out due to an accumulation of yellow cards, joining the injured Dusan Vlahovic and Emil Holm on the sidelines.
History
Juventus are undefeated in their last five league meetings with AS Roma (W2, D3). The Bianconeri won 2-1 in their reverse fixture at the Allianz Stadium last December, as Francisco Conceicao and Lois Openda (his first Serie A goal) scored for the hosts, and Tommaso Baldanzi came off the bench and recorded a consolation goal for the Giallorossi. Juventus won six of their previous seven matches in all competitions (L1) during this time under head coach Luciano Spalletti. Losers of two consecutive Serie A games, Juventus plan to avoid a third successive loss for the first time since April 2023.
With 16 victories already in their first 26 Serie A matches this term (D2, L8), AS Roma are enjoying their best campaign since 2016-17, when they finished second in the table under then-head coach Spalletti.
Betting Tip
The SBOTOP Serie A 2026 odds expect an all-out battle between AS Roma and Juventus on Sunday. Because they’re playing at home, AS Roma have the slight edge at 2.50, whereas Juventus are at 2.70, and a draw is at 3.02 in the 1X2 market. Choosing the winner of this contest is a tough call.
However, what we’re sure of is that there’ll be enough Serie A 2026 highlights for the fans at Stadio Olimpico to enjoy this weekend. Besides our recommended bet, punters may also consider adding Over 2.00 at 1.76, Over 2.25 at 2.05, and Over 2.50 at 2.38 to the parlay. Furthermore, a Correct Score of 2-1 in favour of the Bianconeri – the result of the reverse fixture – will give you a robust payday of 10.50.
A SHORT EXPLANATION ON HOW OUR (⭐) BETS ARE WORTH:
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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