Recap
AS Roma open the new Serie A campaign at the Olimpico after an impressive finish to last season, which saw them secure third place. With the new campaign underway, the hosts appear well prepared and have considerable attacking quality at their disposal.
Gian Piero Gasperini has several dangerous options in the final third, with Donyell Malen, Paulo Dybala and MatÃas Soulé expected to form the core of AS Roma’s attacking threat. The variety and creativity in this forward line should give AS Roma multiple ways to exploit Fiorentina’s defense.
Fiorentina finished only 15th last season and have undergone considerable changes to their squad during the summer. They will need time for the new pieces to settle and for the team to develop the necessary chemistry.
The recent h2h record also strongly favors AS Roma. The Giallorossi have won the last three meetings and six of the last seven matches at Olimpico.
With home advantage, superior attacking options and a strong recent record against Fiorentina, AS Roma should have enough quality to start the season with three points.