Serie A: Roma vs Fiorentina – probable line-ups and where to watch on TV
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Football Italia previews the Serie A fixture between Roma and Fiorentina, outlining probable starting line-ups and broadcast information ahead of kickoff.
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Attributed to original sourcePaulo 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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The article provides a match preview for the upcoming Serie A clash between Roma and Fiorentina, including the probable line-ups for both sides and details on where supporters can watch the game on TV. The preview is part of Football Italia's standard pre-match coverage, offering insight into expected tactical setups. The match is relevant for both clubs' positions in the Serie A table, with Roma looking to consolidate and Fiorentina aiming to climb further up the standings.
Chance analysis
Roma and Fiorentina both approach this Serie A fixture with different trajectories, making the probable line-ups a useful snapshot of each manager's current thinking. The preview offers a window into selection dilemmas, tactical preferences, and which players are pushing for starts or returning from the sidelines. For Roma, the focus will be on converting home advantage, while Fiorentina's away setup signals how they plan to contain and counter.
The probable line-ups hint at tactical approaches and availability status for key players, directly informing expectations for the Roma vs Fiorentina Serie A match.