Match Information
Match Overview
Matchday 4 of Serie A brings together two sides heading in sharply different directions, as Torino host AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino in a fixture that already carries a notable gap in early-season standing. Roma sit top of the table while Torino occupy 14th place, a divide that reflects the contrasting starts both clubs have had under their respective managers, Ignazio Abate and G. Gasperini.
The primary storyline here is the table gap and what it says about early trajectories. Roma's perfect record in league play through their opening matches, culminating in a 2-1 home win over Atalanta on September 5, contrasts starkly with Torino's mixed results, which include a home defeat to AC Milan and a loss away at Sassuolo before a much-needed 2-1 win at Fiorentina on September 5. That victory offers Torino a platform to build from, but doing so against a Roma side yet to drop points in the league is a considerable step up in class.
Recent form is the clear secondary factor. Roma have scored heavily across their last three competitive Serie A outings, including a 4-0 win over Fiorentina and a 4-0 away win at Lecce, pointing to an attack firing on all cylinders. Torino, meanwhile, have struggled for defensive consistency, having conceded in four of their last five matches across competitions, including a Coppa Italia exit to Monza on September 1 that added to their fixture load without denting confidence heavily given the different competition context.
With no injuries reported for either squad, both managers can select from full-strength options, meaning team news is unlikely to shift the tactical balance. Squad depth and personnel choices should instead be the deciding tactical variable.
Torino will hope home advantage and the momentum from their Fiorentina win can trouble a Roma side yet to be tested by adversity this season.
Predicted Lineups
Torino
Lucas Perri; E. Cömert, Saúl Coco, P. Comuzzo; R. Mandragora, N. Fortini, G. Gineitis, K. Fitz-Jim, A. Cacciamani; C. Adams, N. Vlašić
AS Roma
M. Svilar; G. Mancini, E. Ndicka, Hermoso; E. Lulli, B. Cristante, M. Koné, Wesley, Rodrigo Mora; P. Dybala, D. Malen
Team Form Analysis
Torino
League Position: 14Torino Form Analysis
Torino's form across competitions paints a picture of a team still searching for consistency. Of their last five matches, they have won two and lost three, with the most recent result — a 2-1 away victory over Fiorentina on September 5 — offering a timely confidence boost heading into this fixture. Before that, however, Torino suffered back-to-back Serie A defeats to Sassuolo and AC Milan, conceding in both, and were also eliminated from Coppa Italia contention in a narrow 1-0 loss to Monza on September 1.
Defensively, Torino have conceded in four of their last five outings, a concerning trend against a Roma attack that has been prolific in September. Attacking output has been reasonable, with goals in three of the last five matches, but the inconsistency in results suggests defensive solidity remains the bigger issue. The win over Fiorentina, coming immediately before this match, will give Abate's side belief that they can compete, but replicating that performance against the league's form side represents a significant challenge.
AS Roma
League Position: 1AS Roma Form Analysis
AS Roma arrive in outstanding form, unbeaten in their last three Serie A matches and sitting top of the table as a result. Their September 5 win over Atalanta, 2-1 at home, followed emphatic away and home victories over Lecce (4-0) and Fiorentina (4-0), giving Gasperini's side an aggregate scoreline in league play that underlines their attacking firepower. Across those three league matches, Roma have scored ten goals, a return that few teams in Serie A can match through the opening month of the season.
Defensively, Roma have shown they can be breached, having conceded in each of their last three Serie A matches, but their attacking output has consistently outstripped opposition responses. Their pre-season form included a draw with Borussia Dortmund and a defeat to Brighton in Club Friendlies, but those results carry little bearing on their genuine league form, which has been close to perfect. Roma travel to Turin full of confidence, having not lost a competitive match since their friendly programme concluded.
Head-to-Head
Torino
AS Roma
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-18 | Torino | 0 - 2 | AS Roma |
| 2026-01-13 | AS Roma | 2 - 3 | Torino |
| 2025-09-14 | AS Roma | 0 - 1 | Torino |
| 2025-05-25 | Torino | 0 - 2 | AS Roma |
| 2024-10-31 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Torino |
| 2024-02-26 | AS Roma | 3 - 2 | Torino |
| 2023-09-24 | Torino | 1 - 1 | AS Roma |
| 2023-04-08 | Torino | 0 - 1 | AS Roma |
| 2022-11-13 | AS Roma | 1 - 1 | Torino |
| 2022-05-20 | Torino | 0 - 3 | AS Roma |
Memorable Matches
The history between these two sides has produced some striking results. On May 25, 2025, Roma won 2-0 away at Torino, part of a pattern of recent Roma dominance in the fixture. Just months apart, the sides also split two dramatic encounters in January 2026 — Roma winning 2-0 in Turin on January 18, while Torino had claimed a thrilling 3-2 away win at Roma on January 13. Further back, the 2022 meeting at Torino saw Roma run out 3-0 winners, one of the more one-sided results in this fixture's recent history. These matches highlight a rivalry capable of producing both tight, competitive contests and emphatic scorelines.
Venue Factor
The Stadio Olimpico di Torino provides the backdrop for this Regular Season - 4 clash, with home support potentially playing a role in lifting Torino after their away win at Fiorentina on September 5. Historically, this fixture has not always favored the home side regardless of venue, as recent head-to-head results show both Roma and Torino capable of winning away from home in this fixture. Roma will have travelled to Turin off the back of a strong home win over Atalanta, and their recent record on the road includes a commanding 4-0 win at Lecce, suggesting away form is not a concern for the visitors. The atmosphere at a Torino home fixture against the league leaders is likely to be heightened, with local supporters eager to see their side test
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Injury Concerns
Torino
No injuries reported
AS Roma
