AS Roma and Torino go head-to-head in Serie A at Lunchtime today. Both sides will be looking to continue their early-season journey on a positive note, with the Giallorossi seeking to maintain their perfect start, while Torino continue searching for their first victory of the season.
Under Ranieri’s guidance, Roma produced a near-sensational run in the latter half of last season, amassing 49 points from 19 outings more than any other side, but even that remarkable surge fell short as the capital club missed out on Champions League qualification by a single point.
With Ranieri’s short-lived return from retirement bringing temporary stability before his departure last season, Softfootball reported that Roma have now appointed Gian Piero Gasperini as head coach, entrusting the maestro with the mission of guiding the Giallorossi back to the summit of Italian football.
AS Roma managerGian Piero Gasperini (Photo Credit: AS Roma media)
Roma fans have plenty to be optimistic about after Gasperini guided the side to a max six points from the opening Serie A fixtures, with the Giallorossi narrowly defeating Bologna 1-0 on matchday one before grinding out another solitary-goal victory over the newly promoted side Pisa.
AS Roma Team News
Roma have made an impressive start to the 2025/26 season under new manager Gian Piero Gasperini, securing two consecutive 1-0 victories. However, they will be without Jamaican winger Leon Bailey, who suffered a thigh injury during his first training session after joining from Aston Villa. The 28-year-old is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks.
Brazilian defender Wesley remains a doubt after sustaining an injury on international duty with Brazil, though reports suggest he has avoided serious damage. Paulo Dybala has been carefully managed by Gasperini, appearing as a substitute in both Serie A matches as he continues his recovery from hamstring surgery.
AS Roma Confirmed XI: AS Roma Confirmed XI: Svilar, Hermoso, Mancini, Ndicka, Wesley, Cristante, Kone, El Aynaoui, Angelino, Soule, Dybala.
Torino Team News
Torino have endured a difficult start to the new campaign under Marco Baroni, collecting just one point from their opening two fixtures. The Granata have strengthened significantly during the summer transfer window, bringing in striker Giovanni Simeone on loan from Napoli, midfielder Kristjan Asllani on loan from Inter Milan, and experienced left-back Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina.
Torino players (Photo Credit: Torino FC media)
Torino face significant injury concerns heading into this fixture. Dutch defender Perr Schuurs remains sidelined with a knee injury, with his return not expected until late September. Midfielder Zanos Savva continues to miss matches due to ongoing fitness issues.
Torino Confirmed XI: Israel, Ismajili, Maripan, Coco, Lazaro, Asllani, Casadei, Biraghi, Ngonge, Vlasic, Simeone
Sub: Paleari, Popa, Dembélé, Anjorin, Adams, Ilkhan, Aboukhlal, Gineitis, Zapata, Njie, Tamèze.
Prediction
With both teams showing limitations in the attacking third across their first two Serie A matches, a cagey affair with limited opportunities seems on the cards, but AS Roma are expected to find a breakthrough and preserve their unblemished start to the campaign.
Although Torino can be a tricky opponent, they are unlikely to trouble the improved Giallorossi, having looked toothless in front of goal so far this season. With the Roman side showing solid defensive form in their first two tests, Gasperini’s men appear well-equipped to secure another clean sheet.
