Roma vs Midtjylland Prediction 28 November 2025

📢 How will the clash between Roma and Midtjylland unfold in the 5th round of the Europa League? At the Stadio Olimpico, leaders from two different "universes" will face off: Roma are sitting at the top of the Italian Serie A, while Midtjylland confidently lead the Europa League standings, having not dropped a single point. Both teams are in excellent form and consistently deliver strong performances. Neither side will want to lose points at such a crucial stage, promising a fiercely contested match.

Head-to-Head

📊 The teams have never faced each other in either official or friendly matches.

Roma Team Overview

🔴 Roma sitting at the top of the Serie A standings is no longer a dream but a reality. The team rightfully holds the lead thanks to their impressive form at the start of the season: in the first 12 rounds of Serie A, they have amassed 27 points, secured 9 victories, and suffered only 3 losses. Last weekend, the "Giallorossi" effortlessly handled Cremonese away (3-1), a team that has been a thorn in the side for many others. Roma opened the scoring as early as the 17th minute, and by the 69th minute, they were leading 3-0, conceding only in injury time due to a lapse in concentration from their comfortable advantage.

🟡 However, things are not as smooth in the Europa League. Despite facing lower-tier opponents, Roma have only collected 6 points out of a possible 12 and currently sit in 18th place in the standings. Before their last match against Rangers, the situation looked even more dire, but a 2-0 victory helped improve their position. In that encounter, the Italian side put on a convincing display: they scored two goals by the 36th minute and confidently saw out the match to a well-deserved win after the break.

Midtjylland Team Overview

⚫ Midtjylland are showcasing impressive form in the first part of the season, both in the Danish Superliga and the Europa League. In the domestic league, they sit in second place after 16 rounds, trailing leaders Aarhus by just two points. They even entered the November break as league leaders. However, they slipped to second following an unexpected defeat to Sønderjyske (1-2) on November 23. Midtjylland were clear favorites in that match, taking an early lead in the 14th minute, but ultimately lost after finishing with ten men and conceding a penalty in the 100th minute.

🔴 In the Europa League, the Danish side are even more impressive: Midtjylland sensationally top their group, remaining the only team with a perfect record—12 points from 12 available. In their previous fixture, the Wolves convincingly defeated Celtic, Scotland's strongest club, with a 3-1 victory at home. By halftime, they were leading 3-0, with a remarkable 15-2 shot advantage in the first 45 minutes. The team eased off in the second half, conceding a penalty, but comfortably secured the win.

Latest news

Roma

📣 Roma's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, following their 3-1 victory over Cremonese, highlighted the significance of the second goal: "We're certainly happy for Ferguson, but overall, that goal was crucial for the entire team... It was after the second goal that we realized we could win." The coach also emphasized the importance of squad depth and the ability to use all substitutions: "Yes, I always use all five substitutions—and if there were more, I'd use them too. Football is also about endurance. With five substitutions, the game becomes more balanced, but sometimes it loses its beauty." Summing up, Gasperini noted the team's progress in self-confidence: "Now we play with more confidence and decisiveness, knowing we can score."

🚫 Roma might be without six players for the upcoming match. Edoardo Bove remains sidelined due to heart issues, with no return date specified. Angeliño is still recovering from a viral illness. Mario Hermoso, Leon Bailey, and Paulo Dybala are expected back only in early December due to muscle and thigh injuries. Artem Dovbyk will be out until mid-December with a thigh injury.

Midtjylland

📣 FC Midtjylland's head coach Mike Tullberg was vocal in his criticism of the referees and the inconsistency of VAR decisions following their 2-1 defeat to SønderjyskE. "If we at least understood the rules they're using, but we don’t... I didn’t see a penalty there at all today," he stated. The coach highlighted that the lack of consistent standards in officiating creates chaos: "Right now, everything is chaotic—if there was a unified line, we would at least know what to expect."

🚫 Midtjylland face fewer injury concerns compared to Roma. Adam Gabriel is sidelined until the end of December as he recovers from a foot injury. Edward Chilufya is in the process of recovering from a knee injury, with an expected return in early January 2026. Additionally, the participation of backup goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri is doubtful as he continues his recovery post-surgery.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

This season, matches involving Roma have been relatively low-scoring affairs, both in Serie A and the Europa League. In Serie A, games with the Romans average just 1.75 goals per match. In European competitions, the figure is slightly higher at 2.25 goals, which is still not particularly high. Midtjylland, on the other hand, are currently the most prolific team in the Europa League, having scored 11 goals in four rounds. However, against a stronger opponent, the Danes are unlikely to play openly. They are more likely to focus on defense and play a counter-attacking game. Therefore, a bet on under 3.5 goals appears to be the optimal choice.

🚩 Corner Prediction

For those interested in corner bets, there's an intriguing trend: Roma have taken more than 4.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 matches. The team plays aggressively in attack, takes numerous shots on goal, and often forces opponents to clear the ball over the byline. In the upcoming matchup, it's unlikely we'll see an exception to this trend, given the significant difference in class between the teams.