AS Roma vs Slovan Bratislava
Roma steamroll Slovan with clinical four-goal display
Hermoso, Molina, Pisilli and Malen all find the net as Roma dominate at home
AS Roma delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League, with goals from Hermoso and Molina in the first half setting the tone. Pisilli and Malen, the latter converting a penalty, added to the tally after the break to seal a comprehensive win. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, though the margin of victory was far more emphatic than the modest 2-1 forecast.
Outcome probability
AS Roma, also known as I Giallorossi, face Slovan Bratislava in a group stage match that promises to be a closely contested affair. Both teams have shown attacking prowess, setting the stage for an entertaining encounter.
Match factors
Slovan Bratislava's attacking form is strong
Slovan have scored in all last 5 matches, showing consistent offensive threat.
Šporar's away scoring form vs Roma's defense
Šporar's 0.5 goals per away game could exploit Roma's defensive vulnerabilities.
Cristian Martínez's creative influence
Martínez has recent assist and goal contributions, boosting Slovan's attack creativity.
No confirmed injuries for Slovan Bratislava
Full squad availability increases tactical options and stability for Slovan.
The context
Slovan Bratislava enter this competition unbeaten with three wins and three draws from six matches, demonstrating solid form. Their recent play-off draw away at Celje highlights their resilience. Roma, meanwhile, will be looking to leverage their home advantage and tactical strengths to claim all three points.
Key insights
A. Šporar
Slovan Bratislava
Šporar's strong away scoring form (0.5 goals per game) makes him a key threat against Roma's defence.
UEFA Champions League 26/271 goal in 3 games, 95 minutes played
Cristian Jesús Martínez
Slovan Bratislava
Martínez's recent assist and goal contributions boost Slovan's attacking creativity.
UEFA Champions League 26/271 goal, 189 minutes played
Analysis
The probabilities for this match are finely balanced, with home and away wins both hovering around 32%, and draws close behind at 30%. The most likely home win scoreline is 2-1, suggesting a competitive game with Roma just edging it. Slovan's attacking consistency, having scored in their last five matches, will test Roma's defence. Key players like Slovan's A. Šporar, with a strong away scoring record, and Cristian Jesús Martínez, who adds creativity, could pose threats. Roma will need to be wary of these threats while capitalising on their own chances.
Key facts
- 1.Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in this competition with 3 wins and 3 draws in 6 matches.
- 2.The most probable home win scoreline is 2-1, reflecting a closely fought match.
- 3.Slovan Bratislava have scored in their last 5 matches, showing consistent attacking threat.
- 4.AS Roma are predicted to win by a narrow margin, highlighting the competitive nature of the fixture.
- 5.Slovan Bratislava's top scorer A. Šporar has a strong away scoring record with 0.5 goals per game.
Prediction
We predict a 2-1 victory for AS Roma. The home side's slight edge in probabilities and the likelihood of a close scoreline point to a match where Roma just manage to outscore their opponents. Expect a game with goals and tactical battles, but ultimately Roma to come out on top.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — AS Roma
No standout top scorers flagged for AS Roma
Away — Slovan Bratislava
The verdict
This group stage fixture should provide plenty of excitement, with both teams eager to impress. While Slovan Bratislava have shown strong form and attacking flair, AS Roma's home advantage and tactical nous are expected to secure them a narrow win. Fans can look forward to a spirited contest with goals on both sides.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Barseghyan
Yellow Card
Hermoso
Assist: Ghilardi
Molina
Pellegrini
Pisilli
Assist: Malen
Barseghyan
Malen
Penalty
Wesley
Malen
Camara
Yellow Card
Camara
Gajdoš
Ibrahim
Cristian Jesús Martínez
Yellow Card
de Roon
Hermoso
Sandro Cruz
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Aston Villa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 25 |  Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 |  AS Roma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 |  Slovan Bratislava | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 |  Sabah FA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Statistics
AS Roma
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 7L. PellegriniM
- 14D. MalenF
- 15M. de RoonM
- 20N. MolinaM
- 22HermosoD
- 26L. BalerdiD
- 43WesleyM
- 61N. PisilliM
- 86Rodrigo MoraM
- 87D. GhilardiD
- 95P. GolliniG
Substitutes
- 2D. RenschD
- 3K. KoulierakisD
- 4B. CristanteM
- 5E. NdickaD
- 9S. CastroF
- 18M. SouléF
- 23G. ManciniD
- 32D. VásquezG
- 70G. De MarziG
- 77E. LulliD
Slovan Bratislava
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 3P. PokornýM
- 5R. IbrahimM
- 8A. GajdošM
- 10N. MarcelliF
- 11T. BarseghyanM
- 12K. BajričD
- 15S. MarkovićD
- 21Suleiman CamaraM
- 28C. BlackmanD
- 57Sandro CruzD
- 71D. TakáčG
Substitutes
- 1A. PopovićG
- 2S. KozlovskýD
- 6K. WimmerD
- 7L. HofstadterM
- 14A. YirajangF
- 20A. MustafićM
- 26R. TománekD
- 29A. MarošF
- 49S. CamaraD
- 70Cristian Jesús MartínezM
- 77D. IgnatenkoM
- 88D. MatsuokaM
AS Roma
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermoso | D | 77 | 8.4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| D. Ghilardi | D | 90 | 8.4 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 |
| N. Pisilli | M | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1/1 |
| N. Molina | M | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| L. Balerdi | D | 90 | 8.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| D. Malen | F | 59 | 7.7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0/1 |
| D. Rensch | D | 31 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| L. Pellegrini | M | 51 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2/4 |
| M. de Roon | M | 77 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Koulierakis | D | 13 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Soulé | F | 39 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| Wesley | M | 59 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| G. Mancini | D | 13 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Gollini | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Mora | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/3 |
| S. Castro | F | 31 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| E. Lulli | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. De Marzi | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Vásquez | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Ndicka | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Cristante | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Slovan Bratislava
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Takáč | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Yirajang | F | 35 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| N. Marcelli | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| A. Maroš | F | 21 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Blackman | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Pokorný | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| S. Marković | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Wimmer | D | 8 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Mustafić | M | 21 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Suleiman Camara | M | 69 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/4 |
| R. Ibrahim | M | 69 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Cristian Jesús Martínez | M | 21 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sandro Cruz | D | 82 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Bajrič | D | 90 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Barseghyan | M | 55 | 5.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| A. Gajdoš | M | 69 | 5.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| L. Hofstadter | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Matsuoka | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Popović | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Kozlovský | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Ignatenko | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Camara | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Tománek | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win AS Roma vs Slovan Bratislava?
- Fipster's AI model predicted AS Roma to win against Slovan Bratislava.
- What score did Fipster predict for AS Roma vs Slovan Bratislava?
- Fipster predicted a final score of AS Roma 2–1 Slovan Bratislava.
- What were the win probabilities for AS Roma vs Slovan Bratislava?
- Fipster's model gave AS Roma a 45% chance of winning, Slovan Bratislava a 27% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 45% confidence — a medium-confidence call.