AS Roma vs Verona Prediction & Betting Tips (28 September)

AS Roma welcome Hellas Verona to the Stadio Olimpico on September 28 in a clash that pits ambition against resilience. Roma, currently sitting fourth in the Serie A table with nine points, are looking to rebound from a narrow 0-1 defeat to Torino. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side dominated possession in that match but failed to convert chances, a rare lapse in a season where they’ve averaged 1.3 goals per game while conceding just 0.5. With six wins in their last eight outings and a commanding head-to-head record against Verona, the Giallorossi are expected to assert control early, especially with Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku finding rhythm in attack.

Verona, meanwhile, arrive in Rome with a modest three points and a 15th-place standing. Paolo Zanetti’s men showed grit in their recent 1-1 draw against Juventus, where Gift Orban netted the equalizer despite just 28% possession. The Yellow and Blues have struggled to maintain defensive solidity, conceding 1.3 goals per game, and their away form has been patchy with only one win in their last six road fixtures. The absence of defender Nicolás Valentini due to a hamstring injury further complicates their setup, especially against Roma’s fluid front line.

In terms of squad updates, Roma will be without midfielder Edoardo Bove, sidelined due to heart complications, and Lorenzo Pellegrini remains a doubt with an undisclosed injury. Despite these setbacks, Gasperini’s tactical discipline and Roma’s depth in midfield—anchored by Bryan Cristante and Leandro Paredes—should provide enough control to dictate tempo. Verona’s midfield, often reliant on quick transitions, may find it difficult to break Roma’s compact shape, especially if they’re forced to chase the game early.

Expect a competitive encounter, but one where Roma’s quality edges through. Verona’s ability to snatch goals on the counter could see them on the scoresheet, yet Roma’s attacking precision and home advantage should seal the deal. A 2-1 scoreline in favor of the hosts feels like the most plausible outcome—tight enough to reflect Verona’s fight, but decisive enough to underline Roma’s superiority.