Roma – Genoa: symbolic reunion to close the year 
To wrap up Matchday 17, AS Roma host Genoa in an emotional clash — a reunion between two coaches still tied to their former clubs.
Roma under pressure but still solid 
The Giallorossi head into this after a tricky spell in the league. Beaten by Juventus just before Christmas, they’ve lost three of their last four Serie A games, stalling their push up the table.
Despite the dip, Roma remain in touch with the top spots and still have real ambitions. Their success is built on a rock-solid defence — the best in the league with just ten goals conceded in sixteen matches.
That defensive stability shows the progress since the end of last year, when the club found some continuity in play and results. Over 2025, Roma are among the teams who picked up the most points.
Genoa want to play spoiler 
For Daniele De Rossi, this trip to the capital is personal. The former Roma legend faces his old club for the first time since leaving the Giallorossi bench.
Brought in mid-season to steady a messy situation, De Rossi quickly dragged Genoa out of the drop zone with an encouraging run. The last two games, against Inter and Atalanta, ended in defeats, but the performances hinted at a tougher team.
On the road, Il Grifone have shown real improvement, grabbing several recent wins away from home after a period of struggles. That momentum gives them a shot at causing trouble in Rome, even if history isn’t on their side.
Squads and tactical choices
Roma will be without Lorenzo Pellegrini, sidelined with a hamstring issue, and several players are absent because of the Africa Cup of Nations. Artem Dovbyk’s return does add an attacking option, though questions remain over the strike partnership.
For Genoa, the absence of their usual keeper forces the staff to reshuffle, with a reworked defence in front of an inexperienced shot-stopper. The treatment room is busy, but the return of a defensive regular brings some much-needed stability at the back.
Likely line-ups
Roma: Svilar, Celik, Mancini, Hermoso, Rensch, Koné, Cristante, Wesley, Soulé, Baldanzi, Dybala
Genoa: Sommariva, Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vazquez, Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Ellertsson, Martin, Vitinha, Colombo
Key points before kick-off
- Roma have Serie A’s best defence.
- Genoa have put in several solid away displays.
- Daniele De Rossi faces Roma for the first time.
- Head-to-head history heavily favours Roma.
Football Prediction Roma vs Genoa
Roma to win
Despite a patchy run, Roma’s defensive strength and collective experience should make the difference. Against a scrappy but weakened Genoa, the Giallorossi look capable of getting the job done in front of their fans.
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