Roma Faces Fiorentina in Crucial Serie A Clash

ROME, Italy — Roma is set to face Fiorentina on May 3, 2025, in a pivotal Serie A match that could solidify their top-four chances. With only one point separating them from fifth-place Bologna and two from fourth, the Giallorossi are eager for revenge after a significant loss to La Viola earlier this season.

Claudio Ranieri‘s side is currently on an 18-match unbeaten streak, displaying impressive form and tactical structure, which has been missing in previous seasons. Ranieri, who is in his final managerial campaign, has breathed new life into the team, leading them to the best record in Serie A for 2025.

Fiorentina arrives in Rome after a strong run of their own and is just one point behind Roma in eighth place. Under the guidance of manager Raffaele Palladino, they recently suffered a setback in the Europa Conference League, where they find themselves down 2–1 in the semifinals against Real Betis.

In their last encounter in October, Fiorentina dominated Roma 5–1, a defeat that left the Giallorossi searching for answers. Much has changed since then, with Ranieri instilling confidence and clarity in the squad. Fans are hopeful that the duo of Eldor Shomurodov and Artem Dovbyk will produce a consistent scoring threat, as they did during their last appearances together.

Ranieri praised Shomurodov, referring to him as “a smashing lad” who leads by example on the pitch. Their recent partnership has injected urgency into Roma’s forward play, crucial for breaking down Fiorentina’s organized defense.

Fiorentina’s Moise Kean poses a significant threat, having scored 23 goals this season, a feat only matched by club legends. Maintaining strong communication among Roma’s defenders, led by Evan Ndicka and Gianluca Mancini, will be essential to contain Kean’s speed and opportunistic scoring.

Kickoff is set for 18:00 CET at Stadio Olimpico with Daniele Chiffi officiating the match. The stakes are high as both teams aim for European qualification. As Roma strives for a strong finish to the season, this matchup may determine their fate in the race for Champions League football.