Torino vs AS Roma Prediction - Serie A: A Challenge for Top 4 Ambitions
AS Roma aim to consolidate their position in the Champions League qualification group as they travel to the Stadio Olimpico di Torino, where they face a long-standing rival.
00:00 on January 19th - Serie A Round
The clash between Torino and AS Roma in this round is crucial for the ambitions of both teams. While AS Roma is striving to defend their fourth-place position in the league table to secure a Champions League spot, Torino is eager to improve their mid-table position after recent inconsistent results.
Current ranking position
After 20 rounds, the gap in points and form between the two teams is quite clear. AS Roma is demonstrating the character of a big team, while Torino is still struggling to find the necessary stability.
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS Roma | 4 | 39 | Win 3, lose 2 |
| Torino | 11 | 23 | Win 2, lose 3 |
Performance analysis: The defense is Roma's strong point.
AS Roma boasts one of the most solid defenses in the league. After 20 matches, they have only conceded 12 goals, averaging 0.6 goals conceded per game. Remarkably, the capital club has yet to have a draw so far, with 13 wins and 7 losses.
Conversely, Torino is facing serious problems in their defense. The team playing at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino has conceded 32 goals (an average of 1.6 goals per game). Although they have won 6 matches since the start of the season, losing 9 games has prevented them from breaking into the top group.
Head-to-head history: Torino has been a recent nemesis.
Despite being lower in the league table, Torino boasts an impressive head-to-head record against AS Roma. Notably, just five days ago, Torino defeated Roma at the Olimpico with a score of 3-2.
- January 14, 2026: AS Roma 2 - 3 Torino
- September 14, 2025: AS Roma 0 - 1 Torino
- May 26, 2025: Torino 0 - 2 AS Roma
- November 1, 2024: AS Roma 1 - 0 Torino
- February 27, 2024: AS Roma 3 - 2 Torino
Statistics show that in the last 5 encounters, Torino won 2 matches and AS Roma won 3. Winning both of the last two matches at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 gives the Turin team a huge psychological advantage.
Force situation and personnel losses
Both teams entered this match with significant personnel losses, directly impacting the coaches' tactical planning.
Torino:Missing A. Masina (international duty), Z. Savva and P. Schuurs (knee injuries). The availability of I. Ilic, A. Ismajli and G. Simeone remains uncertain due to fitness issues and minor injuries.
AS Roma:The list of absentees is extensive, including T. Baldanzi (illness), E. Bove (cardiovascular problems), and especially star striker A. Dovbyk due to a groin injury. N. El Aynaoui is also absent due to international duty, while E. Ferguson and P. Gollini have not yet recovered.
Tactical analysis and prediction
Based on statistical indicators, AS Roma is considered slightly superior with a 45% chance of winning, equivalent to a draw. Torino only has a 10% chance of securing all three points at home. However, with Dovbyk absent, Roma's attacking strength could be significantly diminished.
This is likely to be a tight match. Roma will prioritize possession to limit Torino's counter-attacking potential, as Torino are well aware of how to exploit their opponents' weaknesses. A draw or a narrow victory for the away team is the most likely outcome.
Team lineup updated at 23:53 on 18/01/2026
Official lineup
Torino
Diagram: 3-4-1-2
CoachMarco Baroni
Starting lineup:
- 1. Alberto Paleari (G)
- 61. Adrien Tameze (D)
- 23. Saúl Coco (D)
- 44. Ardian Ismajli (D)
- 20. Valentino Lazaro (M)
- 6. Emirhan İlkhan (M)
- 66. Gvidas Gineitis (M)
- 7. Zakaria Aboukhlal (M)
- 10. Nikola Vlašić (F)
- 26. Cyril Ngonge (F)
- 19. Che Adams (F)
Substitutes:
- 81. Franco Israel
- 71. Mihai Popa
- 13. Guillermo Maripán
- 93. Mattia Pellini
- 16. Marcus Pedersen
- 22. Cesare Casadei
- 14. Faustino Anjorin
- 95. Zalan Kugyela
- 92. Alieu Njie
- 18. Giovanni Simeone
- 84. Tommaso Gabellini
AS Roma
Diagram: 3-4-2-1
CoachPiero Gasperini Gian
Starting lineup:
- 99. Mile Svilar (G)
- 22. Mario Hermoso (D)
- 5. Evan Ndicka (D)
- 23. Gianluca Mancini (D)
- 19. Zeki Çelik (M)
- 4. Bryan Cristante (M)
- 17. Manu Koné (M)
- 43. Wesley (M)
- 21. Paulo Dybala (F)
- 7. Lorenzo Pellegrini (F)
- 14. Donyell Malen (F)
Substitutes:
- 91. Radosław Żelezny
- 32. Devis Vásquez
- 2. Devyne Rensch
- 87. Daniele Ghilardi
- 24. Jan Ziółkowski
- 12. Konstantinos Tsimikas
- 61. Niccolò Pisilli
- 18. Matías Soulé
- 68. Antonio Arena
- 78. Robinio Vaz
