AS Roma vs Real Madrid Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Champions League 2026-27
The previous outing between these clubs took place in 2019!
AS Roma will now be gearing up for their second league phase contest of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 campaign. They are all set to lock horns with Real Madrid at Stadio Olimpico.
The Gian Piero Gasperini-led side are on an unbeaten run since the beginning of the new season. They have shown some promising performances in Serie A. Their opening game of the European competition this season ended in a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce.
AS Roma scored a goal in the first half. They failed to defend well and conceded one in the second half. They are going to be the hosts for their upcoming UCL game.
This is going to be a big advantage for them. The Wolves must not make any mistakes against the Merengues.
Even though Jose Mourinho’s men are coming off a win against Villarreal in LaLiga, their performance was not quite as impressive as it should have been. They struggled to control the ball and were not good enough in the attacking front. Los Blancos came out on top to secure a 2-1 win against Inter Milan in their previous UEFA Champions League outing.
They will now be looking to extend their winning run, but their efforts have to be consistent from the beginning till the end. Real Madrid have a star-studded lineup. However, they are still looking to find a balance in the squad.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Roma, Italy
- Stadium: Olimpico
- Date: Thursday, October 15
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 am IST (Wednesday, Oct 14; 07:00 pm GMT/ 03:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT)
- Referee: François Letexier
- VAR: In use
Form:
Roma: W-D-W-D-D
Madrid: W-W-W-L-W
Players to Watch
Manu Kone (AS Roma)
Manu Kone will have a crucial role to play for AS Roma in their upcoming Champions League contest against Los Merengues. From controlling the midfield to breaking up the play, the 25-year-old Frenchman will be eager to create problems for Madrid. He will be looking to step up his game and deliver a top performance.
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
The 28-year-old midfielder from Uruguay was an absolute engine in the midfield for Real Madrid in their 1-0 victory against Villarreal. He created the joint-most chances (3) and also secured a crucial assist for Yan Diomande’s goal. Federico Valverde is going to be one of the main men in the squad for Los Blancos and will be eager to create issues for the opponent’s defence.
Match Facts
- AS Roma are unbeaten in the 2026-27 campaign.
- Real Madrid have secured four wins in their last five games.
- Neither of the last five encounters between these clubs has ended in a draw.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Real Madrid to win @97/100 10bet
- Kylian Mbappe to score @8/11 bet365
- Goals under 3.5 @4/5 William Hill
Injury and Team News
AS Roma are not going to have Konstantinos Koulierakis and Bryan Cristante in action. They are injured.
Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy and Raul Asencio will not be in the Real Madrid squad due to their injuries. Eder Militao is back in training, but is still not fully fit.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 12
Roma (wins): 3
Real Madrid (wins): 8
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
Roma predicted XI (3-4-2-1)
Svilar (GK); Mancini, N’Dicka, Hermoso; Rensch, de Roon, Kone, Wesley; Dybala, Soule; Malen
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Courtois (GK); Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Valverde, Tchouameni; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe
Match Prediction
AS Roma are going to have a slight edge over their opponents at the Stadio Olimpico. Real Madrid have a star-studded lineup and will come up with a strong fight.
The José Mourinho-led team is likely to come out on top with a victory in their upcoming UEFA Champions League outing.
Prediction: AS Roma 1-2 Real Madrid
Telecast Details
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC
Italy: Sky, Amazon Prime
Spain: Telefonica
USA: Paramount+, TUDN, DAZN
When and where is AS Roma vs Real Madrid Champions League match?
The Stadio Olimpico is going to witness this contest on October 14 (BST).
Where and how to watch Champions League live streaming in India?
The SonyLIV app and website can be used to stream all the matches live.
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