Roma carry the weight of an old Italian institution without needing much introduction. Founded in 1927 and based at the Stadio Olimpico di Roma, they remain one of Serie A’s established powers, currently sitting fourth in the league.
Their recent domestic form has been strong: wins over Lazio, Parma, Fiorentina, Bologna and Pisa, with only a draw against Atalanta interrupting the run. At home they have been particularly hard to shift, averaging 1.7 goals scored and just 0.5 conceded per match.
There is a younger edge to the squad, with an average age of 24 across 37 players. Donyell Malen leads the scoring with 14 goals, supported by Lorenzo Pellegrini and Matìas Soulé on seven each, while Evan Ferguson and Gianluca Mancini have both added five.
Roma have not been explosive starters every week, but they have struck first inside 20 minutes in six of 18 league matches. Away from home the balance is less severe, with 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded on average, which suggests a side more controlled in Rome than on the road.
Their cup involvement has included the Coppa Italia third round and the Europa League last 16. For Celtic supporters, Roma represent a serious, well-drilled opponent from a stronger league, with current form and a tight home defence doing most of the talking.
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⚔️ How they compare to Celtic
For Celtic, the important read is that Roma are not a one-note opponent. Their overall profile is strong in attack and defence, but the split is severe: at home they look compact and assertive, while away they give up more chances and carry less threat. Celtic would want to test that away fragility rather than allow Roma to settle into the kind of controlled, territorial game they produce in Rome.
