Roma and Fiorentina meet at Stadio Olimpico, in a match for the 30th round of Serie A. The two teams tied (1-1), on 03-11-2018, in the previous match for this edition of the league. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations indicates total balance between these two teams, since there were 3 victories for each team in the last 6 matches. However, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 04-07-2018, for Serie A, which ended with a 0-2 victory for Fiorentina. The goals of the match were scored by M. Benassi (7 ‘) and G. Simeone (39’) for Fiorentina. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since Roma presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Rome:
After 13 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses, the home team is currently in the 7 th position, with 47 points won. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against SPAL, by (2-1). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Napoli, by (1-4). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. For the championship, Roma won 20 points out of 30 possible, after 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 matches they played in their stadium. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for goals, since 12 of the last 14 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 29 matches in this competition, he only managed 3 comebacks in the 14 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Roma come into this game with a heavy defeat by 1-4 at the reception to Naples, adding in this way the second snub followed in the Italian championship: the only goal of the team was scored by Perotti. However, the locals lost only 2 of the 14 games played in their stadium. One of the best qualities of the training of Claudio Ranieri is the ease with which he manages to take advantage of the spaces to counterattack: Zaniolo is one of the fastest players in this team. On an individual level we highlight Stephan El Shaarawy, the best scorer of Roma, with 9 goals scored, however, will be absent, due to physical problems. In addition to this player, the coach can not count on Florenzi, Pastore and Pellegrini either.
Fiorentina:
After 8 wins, 14 draws and 7 losses, the away team is currently in the 10 th position of the league, with 38 points won. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Cagliari, by (2-1). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Torino, by (1-1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses in away matches, with 21 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 5 wins, 8 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 29 goals scored and 19 conceded. For the league, Fiorentina won 14 points out of 30 possible points, after 3 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 home matches. In their home league matches the most frequent result at half-time was the 0-0 (8 out of 15 matches). The team has conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 29 matches in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 11 times and only managed 2 comebacks. In the last 15 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 8 of their 19 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).
Fiorentina enter this match with a draw, 1-1, at the reception to Torino, thus registering the fifth consecutive game without beating the Italian championship: the only goal of the team was scored by Simeone. Outside the home, visitors register two defeats in a row, against Cagliari and Atalanta. The foreign team usually acts in a traditional 3-4-3, favoring fast transitions, with the three arrows aimed at the rival goal being Simeone, Mirallas and Muriel. On the other hand, Marco Benassi is the best score of Fiorentina, with 7 goals scored. The visiting coach can not count on Pjaca and Chiesa, both with physical problems.
