Preview: AS Roma vs Juventus Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26
Just four points separate these two teams in the division.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, sets the stage for a massive Serie A fixture. AS Roma host Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico. This match carries enormous weight in the race for Champions League qualification.
Roma sit fourth in the table with 50 points from 26 matches. Meanwhile, Juventus occupy fifth place with 46 points. This four-point gap could swing the entire qualification picture in either direction.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma enter the fixture in disciplined form. Their defensive statistics tell a remarkable story. The Giallorossi concede just 0.62 goals per game on average.
This makes them one of the tightest defensive units in the division. Juventus, by contrast, show more offensive ambition but pay a price for it.
They score 1.65 goals per game while conceding 0.96. Furthermore, Luciano Spalletti’s side arrive bruised.
They recently lost to both Inter Milan and Como in Serie A. They also suffered a painful 2-5 away loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League playoffs.
Both squads bring notable injury concerns into this encounter. Roma lack several key players, including Dybala and Dovbyk. Juventus play without Vlahovic and Locatelli.
Consequently, the contest hinges on depth, tactical intelligence, and sheer competitive desire. This rivalry has never lacked those three qualities.
Kick-off:
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Stadium: Stadio Olimpico
- Date: Monday, March 2
- Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST
- Referee: Simone Sozza
- VAR: In use
Form:
AS Roma: W-D-W-L-D
Juventus: W-L-L-L-D
Players to watch out for:
Wesley França (AS Roma)
Wesley França signed a five-year contract with Roma in July 2025. The 22-year-old Brazilian right-back immediately made an impact at the Stadio Olimpico. Across 11 Serie A appearances this season, França has scored two goals and kept five clean sheets.
He also averages 1.93 tackles per 90 minutes. These numbers show he is one of the most dynamic fullbacks in the league. Furthermore, França’s overlapping runs constantly stretch opposition defensive lines.
This opens up space for Roma’s midfielders to exploit.
Kenan Yıldız (Juventus)
Yıldız carries the weight of Juventus’ creative ambitions almost entirely on his 20-year-old shoulders. He handles that responsibility with remarkable composure. In the 2025-26 Serie A season, he has recorded eight goals and four assists across 2,050 minutes.
Yıldız’s average FotMob rating is 7.55. This score proves he performs at a high level every week, not just in short bursts. Fabio Capello has already compared Yıldız to Alessandro Del Piero.
Against Roma, his ability to cut inside from the left and create individual goals makes him a major threat. Gasperini’s defence must contain him.
Match Facts:
- Juve won the reverse fixture 1-0 in December 2025, meaning Roma actively seek revenge on home soil and carry extra motivation into this encounter.
- Juve have drawn their last three matches against Roma across all competitions. They have seen under 2.5 goals in nine of their last 11 head-to-head meetings at home. It is a stat that points firmly to a tight, low-scoring affair at the Stadio Olimpico.
- Roma average 1.41 goals per match in the current season, and 70% of their home games have produced over 1.5 goals. It suggests Gasperini’s side carry enough attacking intent to threaten Juventus’ shaky defensive record despite a lengthy injury list.
AS Roma vs Juventus Betting Tips and Odds:
- AS Roma to win: +160 (Moneyline).
- Total goals under 2.5: 1.63 (WinDrawWin).
- Both teams to score – No: 2.13 (Winmatch).
Injuries and Team News:
Both squads arrive at this fixture with very few players. These absences on either side make picking the team a real puzzle for both managers.
Roma lose Artem Dovbyk to a muscle injury until early April. Meanwhile, Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé remain doubtful with knee and muscle issues.
Additionally, Mario Hermoso and Evan Ferguson will sit out until mid-March. Their muscle and thigh injuries rule them out entirely.
Juventus face a list that is just as troubling. Dušan Vlahović misses the match with a tendon injury. The medical staff expects him back in mid-March.
Manuel Locatelli will also miss out as he serves a suspension. Meanwhile, Emil Holm is recovering from a calf injury and aims for a mid-March comeback. Arkadiusz Milik remains doubtful due to muscular issues.
Head-To-Head stats:
Total matches: 59
AS Roma won: 12
Juventus won: 30
Draws: 17
Predicted Starting Lineups:
AS Roma Predicted Starting Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Mile Svilar; Gianluca Mancini, Evan N’Dicka, Daniele Ghilardi; Mehmet Zeki Celik, Bryan Cristante, Kouadio Koné, Wesley; Bryan Zaragoza, Lorenzo Pellegrini; Donyell Malen.
Juventus Predicted Starting Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Michele Di Gregorio; Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer, Lloyd Kelly; Weston McKennie, Khéphren Thuram-Ulien, Teun Koopmeiners, Andrea Cambiaso; Fabio Miretti, Kenan Yildiz; Ikoma Lois Openda.
Match Prediction:
Roma’s formidable home defensive record, combined with Juventus’ severe attacking absentees, particularly Vlahović, tips the balance firmly in the hosts’ favour. Gasperini’s disciplined defensive structure has conceded just 0.62 goals per game this season.
A resolute Roma side look well-positioned to grind out a narrow but thoroughly deserved victory at the Stadio Olimpico.
Prediction: AS Roma 1-0 Juventus.
Telecast Details
India: DAZN
Italy: Sky Sports, DAZN
UK: DAZN
USA: Paramount+, DAZN
When does Roma vs Juventus kick off on 1 March 2026?
The match kicks off at 20:45 CET at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.
Which players will definitely miss Roma vs Juventus?
Roma lose Dovbyk, Hermoso, and Ferguson, whilst Juventus are without Vlahović, Locatelli, and Holm for this fixture.
What does a result mean for the Serie A standings?
A Roma win moves them seven points clear of fifth-placed Juventus, significantly strengthening their grip on a Champions League qualification spot.
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