Paulo Dybala will lead the Roma attack in a Serie A match against Fiorentina this evening, with Mateo Pellegrino challenging Moise Kean for a starting spot in the Viola’s attack.
It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. It will be played after Bologna-Lazio at 18:30 CET. Serie A Round 1 ends with those two Monday games.
CARDIFF, WALES – AUGUST 01: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma misses a penalty during the during the pre-season friendly match between Cardiff City and AS Roma at Cardiff City Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Lorenzo Pellegrini is unavailable for Roma, while Fiorentina have travelled to the capital without the injured Fabiano Parisi.
Roma will rely on the usual 3-4-2-1 system with Dybala playing as an attacking midfielder behind Donyell Malen.
New signing Rodrigo Mora challenges Matias Soulé for the other spot as an attacking midfielder.
FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Franco Mastantuono of ACF Fiorentina of ACF Fiorentina reacts during warm-up prior during of the Coppa Italia match between of ACF Fiorentina and Benevento Calcio at Artemio Franchi on August 14, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Fiorentina will look to a 4-3-2-1 system, with Franco Mastantuono expected to get the nod over Arthur Atta, who is not fully fit after getting a knock in Fiorentina’s recent Coppa Italia game against Benevento.
Joao Mario appears favourite over Alex Jimenez at right-back, while the starting striker for the visitors will be either Kean or Pellegrino.
FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during of the Coppa Italia match between of ACF Fiorentina and Benevento Calcio at Artemio Franchi on August 14, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
According to Sky Sport, Kean will get the nod, but Gazzetta claims that Pellegrino is the favourite.
Roma vs. Fiorentina – where to watch on TV
The match will be broadcast on DAZN in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates for Bologna-Lazio and Roma-Fiorentina via a live blog.
Roma vs. Fiorentina – probable line-ups
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar, Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso, Molina, Koné, Cristante, Wesley; Dybala, Mora (Soulé); Malen.
Fiorentina (4-3-2-1): De Gea; Joao Mario (Jimenez), Dragusin, Ranieri, Valdepeñas; Ndour, Fagioli; Brescianini, Mastantuono, Gudmundsson; Pellegrino (Kean).
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