Probable Lineups

4-3-3
Roma
3-4-2-1
Palermo
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(68) 48 Goals 21 (34)
(43) 32 Assists 19 (25)
(6.9) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
25.5 Average Age 26.9
182 Average Height (cm) 181.3
(1.2) 1.5 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(50%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 51% (49%)
(0.9) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.7) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.6 (2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Bogdan Lobont Out 6.86
Player Reason Status Rating
Massimo Donati Out 6.96
Milan Milanovic Out N/A
Abel Hernández Out 6.34

Team News

Roma
  • Bradley could play in the middle of the park to ensure more balance, leaving Pjanic and Tachtsidis on the bench.
  • Balzaretti is back available and could play against his former team, but Zeman may stick with Dodò as left-back.
  • Destro may get a chance after sitting on the bench during the whole game in Parma.
Palermo
  • Donati will most likely not travel to Rome, so Von Bergen will play in the centre of the three-man defence.
  • Kurtic and Arevalo Rios are in competition for a spot in the middle of the pitch.
  • Brienza or Giorgi will partner Ilicic just behind Miccoli, who will be the striker once again.

Prediction

  • In their last two matches Roma were leading by at least a goal and ended up losing the game. Zeman is the target of some criticism both from inside and out the city, but the board still seems to be with him. However, different choices are needed and the manager has to take the chance to make them before it will be the board's turn to do so.
  • Palermo have drawn all of their last 4 matches, showing some defensive strength in the first three of them, but then throwing 2 points away against Milan when 2-0 up at home. Gasperini needs to bring his players up to the next step, maybe preparing for a victory in the next match with yet another draw here in Rome.
  • Nothing suggests Zeman will change his tactical ideas, and that may well help Gasperini adapt to his well-known opponent. Palermo will try to overcrowd the midfield to press Roma's playmakers, possibly with Ilicic and Giorgi or Brienza's help. Miccoli looks like the perfect finisher to take advantage of all the goal scoring chances that Roma usually concede.
Prediction:
Roma
4
2
Palermo
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Latest Comments

 
  • LessBlues

    Aha! Destro received his second yellow while celebrating his goal when he pulled his shirt over his face! Very bright.

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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
6 Roma 18 8 12 62 dwwldw
18 Palermo 6 14 18 32 dwllll

Top Players

Roma
Palermo
E. Lamela 7.58
F. Totti 7.54
Marquinhos 7.17
J. Ilicic 7.16
E. Muñoz 7.1
S. V. Bergen 7.07
P. Osvaldo 16
E. Lamela 15
F. Totti 12
J. Ilicic 10
F. Miccoli 8
P. Dybala 3
F. Totti 12
M. Pjanic 5
E. Lamela 5
F. Miccoli 8
F. Brienza 5
A. Dossena 2

Match Forecast

Roma will score from a direct freekick  
Roma will score as a result of an opposition error  
Roma will score from a fast break situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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