Roma vs Juventus Predictions

• Roma have won six of their last eight home games with fewer than four goals in five of those wins
• Juventus have lost their last three away games in all competitions
• Donyell Malen has rediscovered his best form in Italy with  five goals in his last six appearances

Roma have found a star in Malen

Roma host Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday in a crucial clash in the race for Champions League qualification. Fourth-placed Roma sit on 50 points, four clear of Juve in fifth, with both sides sharing an identical goal difference of +18 after 26 rounds.

The Giallorossi boast Serie A’s best defensive record this term, conceding only 16 goals, and come into this on the back of a dominant 3-0 home win over Cremonese last weekend. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have conceded only six times at the Olimpico and added attacking firepower in Juanuary with the capture of Donyell Malen.

The Dutchman has hit the ground running in Italy with five goals in his first six appearances, including a brace against Napoli a fortnight ago.

Emotional blow for Old Lady

Juventus, by contrast, are struggling at the back and for results. Luciano Spalletti’s side suffered the disappointment of exiting the Champions League in midweek despite a 3-2 home victory over Galatasaray. That emotionally draining tie, settled on aggregate, could leave them vulnerable to a physical and tactical battle in Rome just days later.

With Roma so strong defensively and this fixture likely to hinge on fine margins, a low-scoring encounter appears probable. Backing Roma to make home advantage count and edge a cagey contest, combined with under 3.5 total goals, makes strong appeal for Sunday night’s showdown at the Olimpico.