Lineups are not confirmed, but Torino have been setting up in a 3-5-2 under Ignazio Abate. In that structure, Eray Cömert has been crisp on the ball, while Pietro Comuzzo and Ardian Ismajli handle plenty of clearances. Kian Fitz-Jim offers energy and progressive ideas in midfield, with Rolando Mandragora adding range in passing and shooting. Torino’s aerial numbers are something to watch though, as they have won only 40 percent of aerial duels so far. That could be tested by Roma’s back three stepping high and switching play.

Roma’s 3-4-2-1 features Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka and Mario Hermoso across the back, with Nahuel Molina offering width and delivery. The front line has been lively, with Matías Soulé supporting Donyell Malen, who already has 5 goals and 7 shots on target. Roma’s crossing accuracy at 33.9 percent and long-ball precision at 62.8 percent help them change tempo without losing control. The visitors are efficient in transition too, with six fast breaks and a goal from those situations. If they pin Torino back, their 850 accurate opposition-half passes to date show they can patiently probe as well.

Absentees could shape rotations. For Torino, Cesare Casadei (midfielder, muscle injury) and Che Adams (forward, muscle injury) are out, while Giovanni Simeone (forward, back injury) is doubtful. Roma list Manu Koné (midfielder, knee injury) as doubtful. Torino will not count missing players as solutions here, so Abate’s adjustments in the front line and half-spaces will be worth tracking. Roma’s depth in the attacking band has covered absences well so far, and the collective pressing from the front has limited opponents to just nine shots on target against them.

Players to watch

Torino: Lucas Perri. Selected as Torino’s featured player by highest average in this competition, the goalkeeper carries a Sofascore Rating of 7.4 from his league outing. He made four saves and prevented 0.09 goals, conceding once from outside the box. In possession he completed 17 of 30 passes and six accurate long balls, plus two accurate passes into the final third. He also recorded eight recoveries and 40 touches, showing he stays involved beyond the goal line. If Roma’s shot volume keeps trending high, Perri’s positioning and handling will come into focus fast.

AS Roma: Paulo Dybala. The creator-in-chief holds an average Sofascore Rating of 8.63 across three starts. He has supplied 4 assists, 14 key passes and 6 big chances created, backed by 2.64 expected assists. Dybala’s delivery has been on point, with 78 accurate passes in the final third and nine accurate long balls. He has taken 13 shots, putting 4 on target, and has featured in the Team of the Week three times already. With Malen’s movement ahead of him and Roma’s wing-backs stretching the pitch, Dybala’s passing angles could decide the tempo and, quite possibly, the scoreline.

Key stats and what to expect

Roma’s attack is humming at 23.7 shots per match, supported by 9.30 expected goals so far. Torino are working from a smaller base at 8.3 shots per match and 3.12 expected goals, but their buildup metrics remain tidy. The visitors’ defensive platform is sturdy, conceding just 22 shots total and only 12 from inside the box across three matches. Torino have created seven big chances and will want cleaner finishing to match Roma’s clinical streak. Cross quality could be a separator: Roma’s 33.9 percent accuracy dwarfs Torino’s 17.4 percent to date.

Discipline and game flow are subplots. Referee Fabio Maresca has shown 1,616 yellow cards in 292 matches, yet recent fixtures involving these clubs often fall under 4.5 cards. Head-to-heads also lean under on corners. If Roma score first, as their streak suggests in four of the last five, Torino’s response will likely hinge on transitions and Mandragora’s range. Keep an eye on duels too, where Roma currently win close to 60 percent. For live momentum swings, player heatmaps and every Sofascore Rating update, head to the Sofascore match center.