Serie A Regular Season - 5
AS Roma 2 - 0 FT Hellas Verona
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' A. Dovbyk (Z. Celik)
Unai Núñez 45'
HT
↓ J. Akpa Akpro ↑R. Gagliardini 46'
59' ↓ Angelino ↑K. Tsimikas
59' ↓ Wesley Franca ↑M. Hermoso
60' ↓ A. Dovbyk ↑E. Ferguson
71' ↓ E. Ndicka ↑J. Ziolkowski
↓ Giovane ↑A. Sarr 74'
79' M. Soule
82' ↓ M. Soule ↑S. El Shaarawy
↓ U. Nunez ↑A. Bella-Kotchap 84'
↓ D. Bradaric ↑F. Cham 84'
↓ A. Bernede ↑G. Kastanos 89'
Rafik Belghali 90'+1
Gift Orban 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
M. Svilar 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Z. Celik 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
G. Mancini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ndicka 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Wesley Franca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
M. Kone
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
B. Cristante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angelino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
M. Soule 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
L. Pellegrini 
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
42
Passes
12
Duels
A. Dovbyk 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
D. S. Vasquez Llach 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hermoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ziolkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Buba Aboubacar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Baldanzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Verona
Goalkeepers
L. Montipo
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Defenders
U. Nunez
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
V. Nelsson 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
M. Frese
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
76%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
R. Belghali 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
S. Serdar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Akpa Akpro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Bernede 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
D. Bradaric
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
S. Perilli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Castagnini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bella-Kotchap
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Cham 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Y. Santiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Kastanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Niasse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Gagliardini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al Musrati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ajayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Monticelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/04/2025 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 03/11/2024 | Verona | 3 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 20/01/2024 | AS Roma | 2 - 1 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 26/08/2023 | Verona | 2 - 1 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 19/02/2023 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 31/10/2022 | Verona | 1 - 3 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 19/02/2022 | AS Roma | 2 - 2 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 19/09/2021 | Verona | 3 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 31/01/2021 | AS Roma | 3 - 1 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
AS Roma Win
Hellas Verona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Roma Secure Vital Points at the Olimpico
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A ruthless display of finishing ensured AS Roma kept pace with the league leaders, while leaving a resilient Verona empty-handed despite their statistical fightback.
Early Breakthrough Sets the Tone
The atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico was electric from the start, and the home side wasted no time in asserting their dominance. With 57% possession, Roma controlled possession throughout the opening phase, suffocating the visitors' attempts to build from the back. The breakthrough arrived in the 7th minute when Z. Celik delivered a pinpoint cross for A. Dovbyk to fire home. A Stakes rating of 7.0 highlighted the importance of this fixture for the AS Roma title ambitions. Verona, trapped in a relegation battle, looked shell-shocked by the early intensity, struggling to maintain their shape as Roma's midfield dictated the tempo and exploited gaps in the defensive line.
Soulé Punishes Wasteful Verona
Despite trailing, Verona refused to capitulate and actually created higher-quality openings, finishing the match with an xG of 1.38 compared to Roma's 0.95. A Balance score of 2.5 indicates that the contest was tighter than the possession stats suggested. However, the visitors' lack of a clinical edge was punished in the 79th minute. M. Soule produced a moment of individual brilliance to double the lead, effectively ending the contest as a spectacle. His strike came at a pivotal moment when the visitors were beginning to pile on the pressure, having recorded 12 total shots. Roma’s defensive resilience, combined with their ability to strike on the counter, showcased why they are currently competing at the top of the table.
VAR Intervention and Table Implications
The closing stages were defined by an Intensity level of 5.4, largely due to a dramatic late intervention from the video assistant referee. In the 7th minute of stoppage time, Gift Orban appeared to have pulled one back for the visitors, but the goal was chalked off following a VAR review. This decision preserved the clean sheet for the Giallorossi and left Verona frustrated. The result leaves the Giallorossi in 3rd place with four wins from five matches, signaling a strong start to their campaign. For Verona, staying in 17th position, the search for their first win of the season continues. The match served as a stark reminder of the fine margins in Serie A, where clinical finishing often outweighs statistical dominance.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR denied Gift Orban's 97th-minute goal for Verona, preventing a late comeback attempt and ensuring Roma kept a clean sheet.
What does this mean for AS Roma's season?
With 12 points from 5 matches, Roma move into 3rd place, cementing their status as top-four contenders in the early title race.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Quality vs Desperation at the Olimpico
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A clash where European ambitions meet a desperate fight for survival, highlighting the stark divide in Serie A's current landscape.
The Setup
On September 28, 2025, the Stadio Olimpico plays host to a fixture defined by contrasting objectives. AS Roma enters the fray with a Stars rating of 6.1, boasting individual brilliance capable of dismantling struggling defenses. For Verona, the Stakes are crystal clear: trapped at the bottom of the table, this is a relegation battle where every point is a lifeline. However, a Form rating of just 4.1 suggests the visitors are ill-equipped to handle a Roma side currently eyeing a top-four surge.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on Verona's defensive low block attempting to weather a sustained storm. With no direct player-on-player data available, the focus shifts to a unit-based struggle: Roma's creative hub, led by the vision of M. Koné, against Verona's fractured backline. The visitors will need to maintain perfect defensive Balance to prevent the hosts from finding pockets of space between the lines.
Our Prediction
Everything points to a systematic breakdown of the Verona defense. Roma’s technical superiority should allow them to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Expect Matías Soulé to be the catalyst for the breakthrough. With M. Svilar providing a safe pair of hands at the other end, a comfortable 2-0 victory for the Giallorossi is the most likely outcome.