Catania vs AS Roma preview - Roma still in hunt for fourth

Roma coach Vincenzo Montella insists the battle to finish fourth in Serie A is still wide open.

The Giallorossi travel to Sicily to face Catania lying in fifth place, just two points behind Udinese, who hold the final Champions League qualifying berth.

With two games to go, Montella, whose side held champions AC Milan to a goalless draw last time out, believes there is still all to play for.

"We have to win at Catania because we have the chance to finish in the top four," he said. "I believed it was possible when we were nine points behind.

"You always have to believe in order not to have regrets."

Roma, who are level on 60 points with city rivals Lazio, have won four of their last five games on the road.

While Udinese have a tricky run-in as they visit Chievo this weekend and conclude their season against Milan, Roma end the campaign at home to relegation-threatened Sampdoria.

Montella will be without suspended midfielders Daniele De Rossi and Simone Perrotta as well as the injured Matteo Brighi.

However, the Giallorossi will be bolstered by the return of captain Francesco Totti and Rodrigo Taddei.

Both players missed the Coppa Italia semi-final return leg at Inter Milan in midweek.

Roma held Inter to a 1-1 draw at the San Siro but it was not enough to overturn their 1-0 defeat in their first leg.

Rivals Catania have warned Roma to expect a battle.

Diego Simeone4s side won 2-1 at Brescia last time out to secure Serie A football next season.

The result followed their 2-0 victory over Cagliari and lifted the Sicilian outfit to 13th place, seven points clear of the drop zone.

"It4s going to be a combative game, just like I like," Simeone said. "Roma will come here needing to get points for Champions League qualification but they will find a Catania team that is physically and mentally ready.

"We want to do well in our last game at home and we expect a packed stadium."

Catania have looked solid at home, winning five of their last six games at the Angelo Massimino stadium.