Roma-Salernitana is a match from the first day of Serie A and is played Sunday at 6:30 p.m.: lineups, predictions, TV and streaming.
In a Stadio Olimpico that will sell out for the 34th consecutive time, Roma makes its 2023-24 Serie A debut against Salernitana. Jose Mourinho, who like Dybala and Pellegrini must serve a disqualification, will not take his place on the bench.
No “derby,” then, with the other Lusitanian Paulo Sousa, who despite the advances (real or presumed) of Napoli, in the end remained at the helm of the Campania team, which is preparing to face its third championship in a row in the top division. The Giallorossi had taken their leave with a last-gasp victory over Spezia, in an environment still saddened by the mocking defeat on penalties in the Europa League final with Sevilla. Mourinho failed to give the Giallorossi club another international trophy — it would have been the second consecutive one after the 2021-22 Conference League — that would have overshadowed a disappointing sixth place finish in the league.
Roma has so far made little move in the market – Renato Sanches and Paredes have arrived in recent days – turning the nose up at the Setubal coach, who was expecting a more ambitious buying campaign so that he could raise the fateful bar. Still missing is a striker who can take Abraham’s place: the English center forward will be out until February. Aiming for another quiet salvation Salernitana, which has managed (for now) to retain its gunner Dia. However, Sousa said he was dissatisfied with the market: the Coppa Italia match won 1-0 against Ternana last Sunday actually returned an incomplete team, which needs further reinforcements.
Roma-Salernitana: the latest lineup news
It will be an unprecedented Roma that will take the field against Salernitana, lacking its bigs Dybala, Pellegrini and Abraham. Up front El Shaarawy will support Belotti, while in midfield Mourinho will immediately launch Aouar, who arrived on a zero-parameter basis from Lyon. On the right lane space for former Leeds Kristensen, in defense debut for former Eintracht Frankfurt central N’Dicka, favored over Spaniard Llorente.
Candreva
Many doubts for Sousa, especially in midfield. The Portuguese coach has to do without Bohinen, whose place will be taken by the other Coulibaly, Mamadou, ready to pair with his namesake. Behind Pirola is not at his best: pawing Sambia. Recovered instead Mazzocchi, who will retake the right flank. Up front rebus Dia: the Senegalese should grit his teeth and start from the 1′. From the bench in newcomer Legowski.
The prediction
Salernitana have never beaten Roma in the last four confrontations between the two teams, limiting themselves to snatching a draw last May at the Stadio Olimpico. Hampered by absences, the Giallorossi could particularly suffer from the raids of the Granata players, who will sell their skins dearly in a more balanced match than expected. We hypothesize a narrow success for Roma within a match of less than three total goals.
Roma-Salernitana likely lineups
- ROMA (3-5-1-1): Rui Patricio; Mancini, Smalling, N’Dicka; Kristensen, Cristante, Bove, Aouar, Spinazzola; El Shaarawy; Belotti.
- SALERNITANA (3-4-2-1): Ochoa; Gyomber, Fazio, Pirola; Mazzocchi, Coulibaly L., Coulibaly M., Bradaric; Candreva, Kastanos; Dia.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-0
