Match Preview: Roma vs. Hellas Verona Serie A – Prediction, Team news, Lineups – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

Roma prepares to face Hellas Verona at Stadio Olimpico in a highly anticipated Serie A clash following the sudden departure of their controversial head coach, Jose Mourinho.

The Giallorossi’s owners hope to turn their season around and climb up the league standings with the appointment of interim boss Daniele De Rossi.

Match Preview:

After suffering their seventh league defeat of the season, Roma finds themselves in ninth place in Serie A. Last week’s loss to AC Milan proved to be the breaking point for Mourinho, who bid an emotional farewell to Roma fans after failing to consistently outperform Italy’s major clubs.

The American owners of Roma, the Friedkin family, decided to replace Mourinho with former midfielder Daniele De Rossi as the interim coach until the end of the season.

De Rossi, a club legend who made 616 appearances for Roma, is expected to have an immediate connection with the passionate fanbase.

Roma has struggled recently, with just one win in their last five matches. Their home form at Stadio Olimpico has been a saving grace, earning them 21 out of 30 possible points this season.

Verona, currently in 18th place, has had a difficult away campaign, with two draws, seven losses, and only one win on the road. They will be looking to end a nine-match winless streak away from home.

Team News:

Roma’s shape under De Rossi remains uncertain, but forward Paulo Dybala is set to return from injury and support Romelu Lukaku upfront.

However, the absence of Tammy Abraham, Chris Smalling, and Renato Sanches, along with the suspensions of Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante, will limit De Rossi’s options.

Verona, on the other hand, faces financial difficulties and has seen Cyril Ngonge and Josh Doig leave the club.

Several Verona players, including Darko Lazovic, Ondrej Duda, and Diego Coppola, will be serving suspensions, forcing coach Marco Baroni to make defensive adjustments.

Possible Lineups:

Roma: (3-4-1-2)

Patricio;

Huijsen, Llorente, Kristensen;

Celik, Pellegrini, Paredes, Spinazzola;

Dybala;

Belotti, Lukaku

Hellas Verona: (4-2-3-1)

Montipo;

Tchatchoua, Dawidowicz, Magnani, Amione;

Serdar, Folorunsho;

Mboula, Suslov, Saponara;

Djuric

Prediction: Roma 3-1 Hellas Verona

Despite both teams facing key absences, Roma has the advantage of newfound freedom after Mourinho’s departure. We predict that they will secure a 3-1 victory over Hellas Verona. Verona’s struggles on the road, combined with their poor record in Rome, contribute to our prediction.