AS Roma vs. ACF Fiorentina (Resolved)

AS Roma enter this Serie A opener as overwhelming favorites against Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico, driven by their strong close to the prior campaign that secured Champions League qualification and a third-place finish under Gian Piero Gasperini. The Giallorossi boast a robust home record, including an unbeaten streak and multiple clean sheets in recent outings, plus a dominant head-to-head edge with no Fiorentina Serie A win in Rome since 2018 and a 4-0 victory in the most recent meeting. Roma’s attacking options, anchored by Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala, align with Gasperini’s established system, while Fiorentina navigate a transitional phase under new manager Fabio Grosso following a relegation battle and roster changes. Trader consensus reflects Roma’s superior squad stability, home advantage, and historical patterns in season openers. Scenarios that could realistically shift outco