AS Roma vs Genoa preview: stats and Sofascore Rating
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18 Oct 2026AS Roma vs Genoa preview: stats and Sofascore Rating
Round 7 of Serie A brings AS Roma back to Stadio Olimpico to face Genoa. The hosts have started the season with strong numbers in both boxes, while the visitors arrive still searching for a first clean sheet. It sets up a classic contrast: Roma’s chance creation and control against Genoa’s energy and direct running.
Kickoff details and live match momentum will be available on Sofascore’s match page, including live Sofascore Rating swings, player heatmaps and real-time stats.
Form and momentum
Roma have posted 14 goals for and only 3 against across six league matches, with four clean sheets along the way. The form line is not flawless though, with a current run of three matches without a win noted in the streaks. Even so, they have been first to score in four of their last five, which hints at fast starts at home. Their expected goals total sits at 13.89, and they have carved out 26 big chances, evidence of consistent threat. Average possession is 53.7%, supported by 3,080 total passes at 85.8% accuracy.
Genoa have put up five goals and conceded 11 in six, and they come in with a three-match stretch without a clean sheet. Their xG of 5.92 shows they do create, but end product has been uneven so far. The team’s pressing and recovery work stands out, with 333 defensive contributions and 146 clearances already on the board. They average 46% possession, with 2,347 passes at 82.2% accuracy, suggesting comfort without the ball. Shots are there too at 69 total, though only 19 have hit the target, an area for improvement.
Head-to-head signals
The historical picture favors Roma. In the head-to-head team duel, the home side have six wins to Genoa’s two, with two draws in recent meetings tracked. When these clubs meet, both teams scoring is a common theme, landing in five of the last six clashes. The head-to-head streaks also show Roma as first to score in four of the last five, which aligns with their current-season quick starts. Another recurring pattern is discipline and flow: fewer than 4.5 cards in four of the last five, and fewer than 10.5 corners in all of the last six.
Clean sheets have been rare in this fixture for both sides, with Roma going four straight head-to-heads without one and Genoa seven. Even so, Roma have typically found a way at the Olimpico, often turning early goals into control. The manager duel trends tilt toward the home bench as well at 2–1 in wins. Put together, the matchup history points to goals at both ends, Roma momentum from the whistle, and a set-piece count unlikely to spiral.
Projected setups and on-field matchups
Lineups are not yet confirmed, but the current projection shows Roma in a 3-4-2-1 and Genoa in a 4-2-3-1. Roma’s structure has been efficient in the final third: 96 key passes and 22 big chances created underline a front unit that finds good shots. Paulo Dybala has been a creative hub with 25 key passes and four assists, plus 21 total shots and a 2.02 xG, even if his league goal column is still empty. Matías Soulé brings volume and accuracy with eight shots on target and two goals, while Wesley adds supply with 14 key passes. Behind them, Mario Hermoso’s 17 interceptions and 15 clearances show he reads danger well, and Gianluca Mancini continues to distribute reliably at 89.3% passing.
Genoa’s back line defends the box in numbers, and the numbers back it up: Leo Østigård has 34 clearances and two shots on target from set pieces, and Johan Vásquez has added 21 clearances. In midfield, Morten Frendrup combines control with bite, leading Genoa in interceptions with 16 and contributing 14 tackles. Up front, Milutin Osmajić is the main finisher with three goals and strong runs that stretch a defense. The visitors also rely on hard work from wide areas, where Mikael Ellertsson’s sprints and Junior Messias’ dribbles can flip the field quickly. One note between the lines: referee Rosario Abisso has shown 1,306 yellow cards and 55 reds in 249 matches, so timing your tackles will matter.
Players to watch
Pierluigi Gollini is Roma’s featured pick here, based on his highest average Sofascore Rating in this competition. He owns an 8.5 Sofascore Rating from his league outing, where he produced four saves and a clean sheet. His goals prevented figure of 1.2465 from that match shows sharp shot-stopping relative to the chances faced. He also contributed in the air with one aerial duel won and dealt cleanly with long balls, posting four accurate long passes. If called upon again, his calm distribution and reflexes could be a quiet decider.
For Genoa, Junior Messias leads their Sofascore Rating charts at 7.4 across six matches. He has one goal from 12 shots and complements that with 11 successful dribbles at a 78.6% success rate. His defensive work rate is notable too, with 17 tackles, 43 total duels won and just two fouls committed. Messias’ four key passes hint at end-product potential, and he wins ground duels at an eye-catching 76%. In short, he finds ways to impact both phases, which Genoa will welcome away from home.
Notable absentees
Roma will be without forward Donyell Malen due to a red card suspension. Midfielder Bryan Cristante is sidelined with a knee injury, and goalkeeper Mile Svilar is out with a broken finger. Midfielder Manu Koné is listed as doubtful with a muscle injury. None of these players are treated as expected contributors for this match, but the list still shapes squad decisions. The projected setup suggests minutes remain available for Wesley and Niccolò Pisilli to cover midfield lanes. At the back, Mario Hermoso, Evan Ndicka and Gianluca Mancini continue as reliable stoppers. Up front, Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala will likely handle creation and shot volume in the absence of additional options.
Genoa’s list shows midfielder Djibril Sow out with a thigh injury and Franz-Ethan Meichtry missing due to a muscle injury. Forwards Elias Havel and Lorenzo Colombo are out with ankle injuries, while midfielder Alexsandro Amorim is doubtful due to physical discomfort. Again, none are considered expected contributors here, but these notes are useful context. Morten Frendrup and Hamed Junior Traorè cover the central lanes in Sow’s absence, while Milutin Osmajić, Junior Messias and Stephan El Shaarawy shoulder the attacking work. With these changes, Genoa may lean on compact spacing and quick counters. Expect both benches to be important as legs tire and space opens.
However this plays out, the trends suggest a busy night for creators and ball-winners. Follow the action live on Sofascore, where the live feed, momentum graph and Sofascore Rating updates will keep you on top of every swing.
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Round 7 of Serie A brings AS Roma back to Stadio Olimpico to face Genoa. The hosts have started the season with strong numbers in both boxes, while the visitors arrive still searching for a first clean sheet. It sets up a classic contrast: Roma’s chance creation and control against Genoa’s energy and direct running.
Kickoff details and live match momentum will be available on Sofascore’s match page, including live Sofascore Rating swings, player heatmaps and real-time stats.
Form and momentum
Roma have posted 14 goals for and only 3 against across six league matches, with four clean sheets along the way. The form line is not flawless though, with a current run of three matches without a win noted in the streaks. Even so, they have been first to score in four of their last five, which hints at fast starts at home. Their expected goals total sits at 13.89, and they have carved out 26 big chances, evidence of consistent threat. Average possession is 53.7%, supported by 3,080 total passes at 85.8% accuracy.
Genoa have put up five goals and conceded 11 in six, and they come in with a three-match stretch without a clean sheet. Their xG of 5.92 shows they do create, but end product has been uneven so far. The team’s pressing and recovery work stands out, with 333 defensive contributions and 146 clearances already on the board. They average 46% possession, with 2,347 passes at 82.2% accuracy, suggesting comfort without the ball. Shots are there too at 69 total, though only 19 have hit the target, an area for improvement.
Head-to-head signals
The historical picture favors Roma. In the head-to-head team duel, the home side have six wins to Genoa’s two, with two draws in recent meetings tracked. When these clubs meet, both teams scoring is a common theme, landing in five of the last six clashes. The head-to-head streaks also show Roma as first to score in four of the last five, which aligns with their current-season quick starts. Another recurring pattern is discipline and flow: fewer than 4.5 cards in four of the last five, and fewer than 10.5 corners in all of the last six.
Clean sheets have been rare in this fixture for both sides, with Roma going four straight head-to-heads without one and Genoa seven. Even so, Roma have typically found a way at the Olimpico, often turning early goals into control. The manager duel trends tilt toward the home bench as well at 2–1 in wins. Put together, the matchup history points to goals at both ends, Roma momentum from the whistle, and a set-piece count unlikely to spiral.
Projected setups and on-field matchups
Lineups are not yet confirmed, but the current projection shows Roma in a 3-4-2-1 and Genoa in a 4-2-3-1. Roma’s structure has been efficient in the final third: 96 key passes and 22 big chances created underline a front unit that finds good shots. Paulo Dybala has been a creative hub with 25 key passes and four assists, plus 21 total shots and a 2.02 xG, even if his league goal column is still empty. Matías Soulé brings volume and accuracy with eight shots on target and two goals, while Wesley adds supply with 14 key passes. Behind them, Mario Hermoso’s 17 interceptions and 15 clearances show he reads danger well, and Gianluca Mancini continues to distribute reliably at 89.3% passing.
Genoa’s back line defends the box in numbers, and the numbers back it up: Leo Østigård has 34 clearances and two shots on target from set pieces, and Johan Vásquez has added 21 clearances. In midfield, Morten Frendrup combines control with bite, leading Genoa in interceptions with 16 and contributing 14 tackles. Up front, Milutin Osmajić is the main finisher with three goals and strong runs that stretch a defense. The visitors also rely on hard work from wide areas, where Mikael Ellertsson’s sprints and Junior Messias’ dribbles can flip the field quickly. One note between the lines: referee Rosario Abisso has shown 1,306 yellow cards and 55 reds in 249 matches, so timing your tackles will matter.
Players to watch
Pierluigi Gollini is Roma’s featured pick here, based on his highest average Sofascore Rating in this competition. He owns an 8.5 Sofascore Rating from his league outing, where he produced four saves and a clean sheet. His goals prevented figure of 1.2465 from that match shows sharp shot-stopping relative to the chances faced. He also contributed in the air with one aerial duel won and dealt cleanly with long balls, posting four accurate long passes. If called upon again, his calm distribution and reflexes could be a quiet decider.
For Genoa, Junior Messias leads their Sofascore Rating charts at 7.4 across six matches. He has one goal from 12 shots and complements that with 11 successful dribbles at a 78.6% success rate. His defensive work rate is notable too, with 17 tackles, 43 total duels won and just two fouls committed. Messias’ four key passes hint at end-product potential, and he wins ground duels at an eye-catching 76%. In short, he finds ways to impact both phases, which Genoa will welcome away from home.
Notable absentees
Roma will be without forward Donyell Malen due to a red card suspension. Midfielder Bryan Cristante is sidelined with a knee injury, and goalkeeper Mile Svilar is out with a broken finger. Midfielder Manu Koné is listed as doubtful with a muscle injury. None of these players are treated as expected contributors for this match, but the list still shapes squad decisions. The projected setup suggests minutes remain available for Wesley and Niccolò Pisilli to cover midfield lanes. At the back, Mario Hermoso, Evan Ndicka and Gianluca Mancini continue as reliable stoppers. Up front, Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala will likely handle creation and shot volume in the absence of additional options.
Genoa’s list shows midfielder Djibril Sow out with a thigh injury and Franz-Ethan Meichtry missing due to a muscle injury. Forwards Elias Havel and Lorenzo Colombo are out with ankle injuries, while midfielder Alexsandro Amorim is doubtful due to physical discomfort. Again, none are considered expected contributors here, but these notes are useful context. Morten Frendrup and Hamed Junior Traorè cover the central lanes in Sow’s absence, while Milutin Osmajić, Junior Messias and Stephan El Shaarawy shoulder the attacking work. With these changes, Genoa may lean on compact spacing and quick counters. Expect both benches to be important as legs tire and space opens.
However this plays out, the trends suggest a busy night for creators and ball-winners. Follow the action live on Sofascore, where the live feed, momentum graph and Sofascore Rating updates will keep you on top of every swing.