Roma host Fiorentina in the opening round of Serie A Women's Cup on 26 August at 19:40. The Giallorossi secured third place last season and Champions League qualification after an impressive five-match winning streak to close the campaign. Fiorentina narrowly avoided relegation but have since undergone significant changes, appointing new manager Fabio Grosso and bolstering their squad during the transfer window. Roma's preseason has been mixed with heavy defeats to Brighton and Cardiff City, though they remain clear favourites on home soil where they've dominated this fixture historically.
Form and Head-to-Head
Roma's home form is exceptional: nine wins, no draws, and one loss in their last ten matches with an average of 1.84 goals for and 0.59 against. Fiorentina arrive as visitors with four wins, three draws, and three losses over the same period, averaging 1.54 goals for and 1.31 conceded. The head-to-head record heavily favours the hosts. In their last six meetings, Roma have won four times with just one Fiorentina victory. Fiorentina haven't won in Rome for eight years and suffered a 4-0 defeat there last season. The visitors have shown resilience with four consecutive matches unbeaten, yet Roma's home dominance and superior recent form suggest the hosts will prevail.
Best Bet
Roma's victory is the primary selection. The hosts boast overwhelming home advantage, superior squad depth following their Champions League qualification, and a commanding historical record against this opponent. At 22Bet, Roma win is priced at 2.06, reflecting their clear status as favourites. Fiorentina's transition period under new management and their away record against top-six opposition make them vulnerable on the opening weekend.
Odds to Watch
The match winner market at 22Bet offers Roma at 2.06, the draw at 5.12, and Fiorentina at 2.26. Roma's odds represent genuine value given their home form, recent season trajectory, and the visitors' ongoing reconstruction. The draw at 5.12 appears overpriced considering Roma's tendency to dominate at the Olimpico and Fiorentina's historical struggles in this fixture.
