Roma will look to feast on Sassuolo’s defensive vulnerabilities and head into the next international break on a high after the humiliation of their midweek UEFA Champions League defeat.Gian Piero Gasperini’s men blew a commanding 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Manchester United on Tuesday, suffering their first defeat in six competitive games.Download Our Mozzartsport App For More NewsHowever, they remain undefeated in Serie A this season and boast the most lethal attack in Italy's top flight with a club-record 28 goals from their first 10 league matches.They are also formidable at the Stadio Olimpico, where they have won their last three competitive fixtures and are unbeaten in their last 17 Serie A home games.##NAJAVA_MECA_10087407##Sassuolo, on the other hand, enter this contest in dire straits following a 4-2 loss to Fiorentina, which extended their winless run to six gamesAlberto Aquilani’s side sits 17th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone, off the back of four consecutive defeats.The Neroverdi possess Serie A's worst defensive record after conceding 26 goals in 10 matches, and they have been winless away from home in the top flight since February.Facing Roma's rampant offense at an intimidating venue presents an immense challenge for the struggling visitors.Kick-off: 10:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday 07 NovemberVenue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeGroup: Serie A (Matchday 11)Current standings: Roma – 3rd (24 pts) | Sassuolo – 17th (7 pts)Milan humiliated at San Siro as Ferencvaros claim shock winQualification implications: A win for Roma keeps them firmly in the Serie A title race and top-four battle, while a defeat for Sassuolo could drop them into the relegation zone.Form GuideRoma; ❌ Loss vs Manchester Utd 2-3 ✅ Win vs Udinese 5-2 ✅ Win vs Cagliari 4-2 ➖ Draw vs Napoli 3-3 ✅ Win vs Slovan Bratislava 4-0Sassuolo; ❌ Loss vs Fiorentina 2-4 ❌ Loss vs Lazio 2-6 ❌ Loss vs Como 0-2 ❌ Loss vs Frosinone 2-4 ➖ Draw vs AC Milan 1-1Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)✅ Roma 2-0 Sassuolo (2026 Serie A)✅ Sassuolo 0-1 Roma (2025 Serie A)✅ Roma 1-0 Sassuolo (2024 Serie A)✅ Sassuolo 1-2 Roma (2023 Serie A)❌ Roma 3-4 Sassuolo (2023 Serie A)##NAJAVA_MECA_10087392##Team NewsRoma❌ Devyne Rensch – Thigh/Leg injury (out for three weeks).❌ Mile Svilar – Injury (out).❌ Lorenzo Pellegrini – Injury (out).🟡 Pierluigi Gollini – Back injury, subject to late assessment.🟡 Manu Koné – Returning to training, subject to late assessment.🟡 Paulo Dybala – Returning to training, subject to late assessment.Sassuolo❌ Fedde Leysen – Injury (out).❌ Ismael Koné – Injury (out).❌ Daniel Boloca – Injury (out).❌ Cristian Volpato – Injury (out).🟢 Kristian Thorstvedt – Available after serving suspension.Deschamps on United's radar as Carrick faces the exitPlayer to Watch: Matías Soulé (Roma)Matías Soulé continues to be a vital creative and goalscoring spark in Roma's lethal attack.The talented attacker scored and provided an assist when these two sides last met in a 2-0 Roma victory, and he enters this fixture in rich form with four goal contributions in his last four club appearances (two goals, two assists).Facing a Sassuolo defense that has leaked 26 goals in 10 Serie A matches and failed to keep a single clean sheet all season, Soulé will have plenty of space between the lines to dictate play. His sharp vision, dribbling, and current confidence make him a central threat to exploit the visitors' porous backline.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Roma to Win🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Over 3.5 Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Roma to Win 3-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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