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AS Roma will take on Fiorentina in the opening game of Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday night.
The home side will aim to start their league campaign on a winning note after an underwhelming pre-season outing.
Meanwhile, the Viola travel to the capital after an impressive Coppa Italia win, with their confidence high for this away trip.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Roma vs. Fiorentina key stats
- Roma have scored two or more goals in six of their last eight Serie A home games against Fiorentina.
- Both teams have found the back of the net in five of the last seven Serie A meetings.
- Fiorentina have failed to record a clean sheet in four of their last five games across all competitions.
Roma vs. Fiorentina preview: Hosts aiming for first home victory of the season
Roma vs. Fiorentina — Tale of the Tape
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Roma impressively finished last season, winning their final five league matches to secure third place and book a return to the Champions League for the first time since 2017-18.
The Giallorossi have traditionally been strong starters and have lost only one of their last 14 Serie A opening fixtures.
Their home form provides even greater encouragement ahead of this encounter, with Roma currently on a 12-match unbeaten run at home in the league, winning nine and drawing three.
Their preparation for the new season has not been good, having managed just one victory in their last five pre-season friendlies.
The hosts will hope they can inspire themselves and get back to winning ways when they face Fiorentina in their first game.
Fiorentina, meanwhile, begin a fresh chapter under Fabio Grosso after a remarkable turnaround ultimately secured their survival last season.
Paolo Vanoli was controversially dismissed despite guiding La Viola through an extraordinary recovery, becoming the first team in Serie A history to avoid relegation after failing to win any of their opening 15 matches.
Grosso’s objective will be to move away from another relegation battle and establish the club much higher up the table.
La Viola have had a good pre-season outing, losing just one game, winning three and drawing two of their last six games.
They also crowned their performance with a comfortable 4-1 win over Benevento in the Coppa Italia to move to the next round.
Roma vs. Fiorentina form guide & betting tips
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Whispers predicts: Roma 2-1 Fiorentina
Roma enter this fixture as favourites to claim victory, and we are predicting a hard-fought 2-1 win for the home team.
The hosts have maintained an impressive home record against Fiorentina in recent seasons and have scored lots of goals.
Also, the visitors have had a good pre-season outing and will hope it will boost their morale to end their winless away run against Roma.
The bookmakers have made Roma the favourites to win this clash with 11/20 (1.55) odds.
A draw is offered at 29/10 (3.90) odds, while an away victory for Fiorentina stands at 19/4 (5.75) odds as the underdogs.
Also, over 2.5 goals is priced at 9/10 (1.90) odds, while both teams to score (yes) is available at 19/20 (1.95) odds, while a home team (first-half win) is offered at 11/10 (2.10) odds.
> Home to win at 11/20 (1.55) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 9/10 (1.90) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> Home team (first-half win) at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable