Roma remain one of Italian football’s established names, founded in 1927 and housed at the Stadio Olimpico di Roma. Their current side is a young one by elite standards, with a 31-player squad averaging 24 years of age, and they sit third in Serie A during the 2026-27 season.
Their league form has been solid and controlled rather than erratic. A 2-0 win over Genoa followed draws with Como and Inter Milan, after victories against Torino, Atalanta and Lecce. They have also been involved in the Champions League league phase and reached the Coppa Italia third round.
Roma’s numbers point to a side with a reliable attacking base. At home they are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded, while away they have averaged two goals scored and none conceded. Donyell Malen is the clear leading scorer with eight goals, with Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli and Matìas Soulé each on two.
They have struck first inside 20 minutes in six of 19 league matches, so they are capable of imposing themselves early without being wholly dependent on fast starts. For Celtic supporters, Roma profile as a technically strong, in-form Serie A side with enough pace and efficiency to punish loose spells.
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⚔️ How they compare to Celtic
Compared with Celtic, who sit top of the table on points, Roma present a different kind of threat: Celtic have the current edge in league position and momentum, but Roma lead the competition in both goals scored and goals conceded, meaning Celtic will face an opponent who combines a prolific attack with a compact defence rather than a one-dimensional side.
