Roma vs Juventus Prediction: Team News and Lineups Preview

Sunday’s clash between Roma and Juventus carries considerable significance—not exactly a Champions League playoff, as other teams remain in the hunt, but it certainly has a similar vibe. Roma stands as Serie A‘s top team in 2025, boasting 32 points, while Juventus has the opportunity to momentarily leapfrog Bologna and move into fourth place with a victory.

Our Italian football expert Daniele Fisichella has previewed the big match between Giallorossi and Bianconeri. 

Roma vs Juventus Prediction: Back Tudor’s side to keep progressing

Italy, Serie A, Sunday, April 6th, 19:45 (UK)

Igor Tudor got off to a winning start with Juventus last weekend. Simple, logical adjustments, including deploying Kenan Yildiz centrally and Nico Gonzalez on the right and finally establishing empathy with the players, proved decisive in securing a 1-0 victory against Genoa. 

However, despite the win, the road to the Champions League remains challenging. Tudor has no margin for error in the remaining eight matches, since his predecessor, Thiago Motta, exhausted the bonus of patience from supporters.

Teun Koopmeiners’ recovery remains a top priority, with Tudor optimistic about reintegrating the Dutch into a more suitable role. A 3-5-2 formation could accommodate his positioning better, enabling him to play deeper with more space to manoeuvre. This change would allow Yildiz to operate freely behind the striker, with Dusan Vlahovic, ideally, spearheading the Old Lady’s attack. 

Sir’ Claudio is looking for a new record

Back in November, when Claudio Ranieri took the helm at Roma, few would have predicted such a turnaround. Yet, a late goal from Dovbyk secured a win over Lecce, extending Roma’s unbeaten in Italy’s top flight to 14 matches. 

The Ukrainian has earned Roma a massive 15 points with his goals this season, almost a third of their total points, and his xG ratio per 90 minutes (0.60) is getting closer to last season’s tally at Girona (0.74) when he was crowned La Liga’s Pichici. 

Ranieri’s achievement last weekend equaled his career-best, securing his seventh successive win. In his 39-year managerial career, he’s previously orchestrated such streaks on two occasions: once with his first stint at Roma between January and February 2010, and during his time with Inter Milan from December 2011 to January 2012. 

The Giallorossi have only failed to score twice at home this season as they have Serie A’s second best attack (31 goals against Inter Milan’s 34) at home. 

But the visitors have only lost twice away this season, and in the games against top-9 oppositions they average more points per game (1.23) than Roma (0.70) who only managed one victory, in the derby against Lazio. 

BETSiE Projections: MD 32		HGF	AGF	GD	GT	Home Win %	Draw %	Away Win %
Roma vs Juventus		1.15	1.17	-0.03	2.32	34.40%	30.0%	35.6%

• Roma vs Juventus Prediction: Juventus Asian Handicap +0.25 
• Best Odds: 1.83
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 8/10 (TRACKED BET)

Roma vs Juventus Prediction odds via bet365 as at 09:20, April 1st, 2025. Odds may now differ.

Roma vs Juventus Team News: Emergency at the back for the Bianconeri

Mancini, Hummels—favoured following Rensch’s injury against Cagliari and with Celik still doubtful—and Ndicka will form Roma’s back three in front of Svilar. El Shaarawy is expected to fill in for the suspended Saelemaekers, while Angelino will operate on the opposite flank. In midfield, Cristante and Koné should feature, though Paredes is vying for a starting spot. With Dybala’s injury, Soulé and Pellegrini will continue in the attacking roles behind Dovbyk.

Initially thought to be a minor injury, it has become clear that Juventus will miss Fedrico Gatti for several matches after he requested a substitution due to a severe contusion to his left soleus during the Genoa match. Tudor is expected to stick with the 3-4-2-1 formation, with Di Gregorio in goal and a defensive trio of Kalulu, Veiga, and Kelly. 

Nico Gonzalez and McKennie are expected to operate as wing-backs, backed centrally by Locatelli and Thuram. Vlahovic will retain his spot upfront supported by Yildiz and Koopmeiners. 

Roma possible starting lineup:
Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; El Shaarawy, Koné, Cristante, Angelino; Soulé, Pellegrini; Dovbyk.

Juventus possible starting lineup:
Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; Nico Gonzalez, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie; Yildiz, Koopmeiners; Vlahovic.

Match Stats: Historically a tight, cagey affair

• Under Claudio Ranieri Roma have gained 39 points in 18 games (average 2.17 per match). Only Inter Milan (42) have done better in this period.
• When Ranieri took over at Roma the Giallorossi were 12 points behind Juventus (13 vs 25). The gap is now only three points in favour of the visitors. 
• The Bianconeri have the third best away defence for xGA (expected goals against), 13.66, behind Inter Milan (13.38) and Napoli (13.14).
• Seven of the last eight games in Serie A between these two sides have produced two goals or less. Both Teams To Score – No has won in five of these matches. 

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