Bragging rights will be at stake when Everton and AS Roma draw swords in a friendly match at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, 9 August 2025.
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Everton vs Roma predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Everton's last seven matches.
- Everton are currently on a five-game winless streak.
- Roma led at half-time in five of their last six games.
Correct score prediction: Everton 0-1 AS Roma
Everton’s preseason campaign has not gone as well as expected, as they are yet to win any of their friendly matches (D2, L3). On the other hand, AS Roma were on a six-match winning streak before their humiliating 4-0 defeat at Aston Villa a couple of days ago.
Being a friendly match, there is not much at stake here. However, considering Everton's recent run of results, we are leaning toward Roma for the win.
Most recent H2Hs: Second meeting
Interestingly, the first ever encounter between Everton and Roma took place on 10 August last year, almost exactly a year to the date of this fixture. That clash ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
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Everton preview: Eyeing a much-needed morale booster
Everton have not been at their best in the preseason and could end their run of friendlies this weekend with no wins, which could impact their early-season aspirations in the Premier League.
Facing Roma on Saturday is Everton’s final chance to improve their performance, as a trip to Leeds awaits the Toffees on 18 August.
Seamus Coleman has not taken part in any of the team's games this summer due to ankle problems, and may also stay out of this one, while recent signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could likely get some playing time in this game. The midfielder is expected to be a key figure for the Liverpool side going into the season.
Predicted lineup: Pickford (GK), Mykolenko, Kean, Tarkowski, O'Brien, Gueye, Iroegbunam, Garner, Alcaraz, Ndiaye & Beto.
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Fulham
1
Everton
3
England Premier League 03/05/25
D
Ipswich
2
Everton
2
England Premier League 26/04/25
L
Chelsea
1
Everton
0
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Man City
2
Everton
0
England Premier League 12/04/25
W
Nottm Forest
0
Everton
1
Roma preview: A couple of absentees
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma tasted their first defeat of the preseason last time against Aston Villa, with the English side crushing them 4-0. That loss came after four previous wins for the Giallorossi this preseason.
Despite that loss, there is optimism regarding the team's play, with attacking flair expected to make its way back to the Stadio Olimpico in the coming campaign.
Healthwise, Lorenzo Pellegrini is suffering a first-degree strain in his right hamstring, while Edoardo Bove remains unavailable due to heart problems.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK), Angelino, Hermoso, Mancini, Celik, Wesley, Aynaoui, Kone, El Shaarawy, Baldanzi & Dovbyk.
Italy Serie A 12/05/25
L
Atalanta
2
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
W
Fiorentina
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
W
Inter Milan
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 19/04/25
W
Verona
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 13/04/25
D
Lazio
1
Roma
1
Player to watch: Evan Ferguson
Evan Ferguson joined Roma on loan from Brighton a couple of weeks ago and has scored six goals in four friendly appearances. The 20-year-old Irish forward will be called upon to provide goals when these teams square off against each other on Saturday afternoon.