Preview Roma vs Genoa: De Rossi’s return before big January changes

[(AS Roma) Strength]:
1. Artem Dovbyk leads AS Roma's scoring charts in 2025 with an impressive tally of 15 goals.
2. AS Roma conceded only 10 goals in their 16 matches, boasting the best defense record in Serie A.
3. AS Roma have the upper hand with 24 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses in 35 encounters between the two teams.

[(AS Roma) Neutral]:
1. AS Roma suffered a setback in their top-four pursuit after losing to Juventus in their final pre-Christmas fixture. Despite picking up just 3 points from their last four league matches, they remain mathematically in the hunt for the title.

[(AS Roma) Weakness]:
1. Lorenzo Pellegrini has sustained a hamstring strain in training and is set to be sidelined, joining Leon Bailey on the injury list.
2. AS Roma lost 3 of the last 4 league games, revealing poor recent form.
3. AS Roma lost 3 of the last 4 Serie A games in AH, performing below expectations.

[(Genoa CFC) Strength]:
1. Starting defender Leo Ostigard has recovered from a calf issue and is anticipated to feature in the starting XI.
2. Genoa CFC won only 9 of their 64 top-flight encounters against AS Roma, with their last win dating back to 1990.

[(Genoa CFC) Neutral]:
1. Under Daniele De Rossi, Genoa CFC initially surged out of the relegation zone with a four-match unbeaten run with 2 draws and 2 losses. However, they hit a stumbling block before Christmas, failing to pick up points in grueling encounters against Inter Milan and Atalanta.
2. Genoa CFC ended 7 of the last 8 games with OVERs in O/U, demonstrating aggressive performances.

[(Genoa CFC) Weakness]:
1. Nicola Leali is suspended, and Benjamin Siegrist suffers a finger injury, so third-choice keeper Daniele Sommariva is expected to make a rare start.
2. Genoa CFC lost 3 of the last 4 games across all competitions, showcasing poor form lately.
3. Genoa CFC scored 6 goals and conceded 10 in the last 8 encounters between the two sides, placing them at a disadvantage.

[Tips]:
AS Roma are ahead of Genoa CFC in the table and hope to extend their lead in this game.

From the two teams' recent form, AS Roma lost 3 of the last 4 league games, while Genoa CFC lost 3 of the last 4 games across all competitions.

In terms of their H2H records, AS Roma have the upper hand.

The AH line is -0.75 for the home side.

Considering AS Roma's superior overall strength, they are expected to win this game.

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