Roma remain one of Italian football’s established institutions: founded in 1927, based at the Stadio Olimpico di Roma, and carrying the weight that comes with a club of that scale. In the 2026-27 season they sit fourth in Serie A and have also been involved in the Champions League league phase.
Their league form is notably strong, with six straight wins in the recent run, including a 2-0 derby win over Lazio and a 4-0 home victory against Fiorentina. At the Olimpico they have been particularly efficient, averaging four goals scored and none conceded per home match, which points to both a sharp attack and a settled defensive platform.
The squad is large but young, with 31 players and an average age of 24. Donyell Malen leads their scoring with three goals, while Niccolò Pisilli has one; Roma have struck first inside 20 minutes in five of 19 league matches, so their threat has not been limited to late pressure.
For Celtic supporters, Roma profile as a serious, technically capable opponent: well placed domestically, strong at home, and carrying enough European involvement to make them a familiar sort of danger.
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⚔️ How they compare to Celtic
Celtic lead the early table with nine points, but Roma present a contrasting challenge: where Celtic have early momentum, Roma offer an ironclad defence and a prolific home attack that can punish mistakes; on balance Celtic will need to break down a side that is harder to score against than most opponents while remaining wary of Roma's home firepower.
