Fiorentina Faces Roma in Key Serie A Matchup Amid Struggles

Firenze, Italy – Fiorentina takes on AS Roma in a critical Serie A match on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The match kicks off at 14:00 BST at the Stadio Franchi. Roma, who are joint top of the league table, look to recover from a midweek loss in the Europa League while Fiorentina hopes to find their first league victory of the season.

Fiorentina’s manager, Stefano Pioli, has named an unchanged lineup, except for Tariq Lamptey, who is sidelined due to injury. Moise Kean will lead the attack, with support from Albert Gudmundsson and Jacopo Fazzini. Fiorentina remains without a win this season, having collected just three points from five Serie A matches.

Pioli’s team most recently struggled in a 0-0 draw against Pisa in the Tuscan derby. The team has looked for solutions in the Conference League, securing victories there but failing to translate that success to their league form. Fiorentina last failed to win any of their first six games back in 1977.

Meanwhile, Roma are seeking to bounce back after losing to Lille in the Europa League, a match that marked their second defeat of the season in all competitions. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini has named a strong squad for the fixture, bringing Paulo Dybala back into the fold, although he remains on the bench initially. Artem Dovbyk leads the attack, supported by Matias Soule and Tommaso Baldanzi.

Roma’s defensive tactics have been solid this season with only one goal conceded in Serie A thus far. Gasperini’s unit aims to maintain pressure on Fiorentina, who have yet to find their offensive rhythm. For Fiorentina to succeed, they must penetrate Roma’s solid defense and capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Previous meetings at Stadio Franchi have traditionally favored Fiorentina, but recent form heavily favors the visiting squad. As kickoff approaches, both teams hold significant stakes in the match, making it a must-watch encounter for Serie A fans.