AS Roma go into AS Roma vs Genoa unbeaten in 13 top-flight games, with four clean sheets and only three league goals conceded. They have not allowed a league goal in the first half either, which is a good reason to think their control at home should carry again. Genoa arrive with a little more life after beating Fiorentina 2-1 last week, their first league win of the season.

Roma's home control

Roma's numbers are still the main reason they start as favourites. They are third in Serie A with 14 points from six matches, and the unbeaten run is no accident when the defence has been this hard to break. Four clean sheets and just three league goals against give them the sort of base that usually travels well into matches like this.

Genoa have at least given themselves something to build on. Four points from six games is still thin, and that 2-1 win over Fiorentina came after 10 Serie A matches without a win. Their recent improvement is real, but it is still only one result, not a full change in level.

The personnel problem for Roma

There is also a personal edge to the fixture, with Daniele De Rossi back in the Eternal City. He managed Roma between January and September 2024 and made 616 appearances for the club as a player, so this is not a routine away trip for him.

Roma also have to work around a bigger issue on the pitch. Donyell Malen already has six league goals this season, but his red card against Como has brought a one-match ban. That leaves Roma without their top scorer, even if the broader team structure still points in their favour.

The contest is not about whether Genoa can compete for periods, because they now have something to lean on after the Fiorentina win. It is about whether they can do enough against a Roma side that has kept games tight for weeks and has not conceded before half-time in the league.

Roma should still have enough to manage it, though Genoa's bounce makes this harder than the table alone suggests.

FAQ

Are AS Roma favourites against Genoa in this Serie A match?

Roma look the stronger side. They are unbeaten in 13 top-flight games, have kept four clean sheets and have conceded only three league goals. Genoa did beat Fiorentina 2-1 last week, but they still have only four points from six league matches.

Why are Roma expected to control Genoa at home?

Roma's defensive record is the main reason. They have not conceded a league goal in the first half, and their unbeaten run now stands at 13 top-flight games. Genoa's first win of the season was a lift, but it came after a run of 10 Serie A games without a win.

Is Donyell Malen available for AS Roma vs Genoa?

No. Malen has six league goals this season, but his red card against Como has resulted in a one-match ban. Roma will have to adjust without their top scorer for the match against Genoa.

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