Both sides are heading into the match on the back of defeats with the hosts losing 2-1 against AC Milan just before the international break on September 2, while Gli Azzurri were beaten 2-0 by Juventus last time out.
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Roma will be looking to register their first victory of the 2023-24 campaign when they host Empoli in a Serie A fixture at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday night. Both sides are heading into the match on the back of defeats with the hosts losing 2-1 against AC Milan just before the international break on September 2, while Gli Azzurri were beaten 2-0 by Juventus last time out. After playing three games each, Jose Mourinho’s side are languishing at the 18th spot in the Italian top flight standings, with just one point to their name, while the visitors are sitting at the bottom (20th place), yet to open their account.
Roma, who had claimed sixth-place finish in the Serie A last term, kicked off their new campaign with a 2-2 draw against Salerniatana on August 20, but then suffered back-to-back defeats against the likes of Hellas Verona and Milan with an identical scoreline of 2-1. Last time out, Little Cubs lost out to Milan despite playing half-an-hour with a man advantage, after Fikayo Tomari was sent off. Rossoneri’s took an early lead through Olivier Giroud’s ninth-minute spot kick, before Rafel Leao doubled the lead three minutes into the second-half. Meanwhile, Leonardo Spinazzola pulled one back for the Wolves in the 94th-minute. La Lupa went into the season high on expectations, but injuries to key players Paulo Dybala and Tammy Abraham seems to have had a negative impact on the team’s performance. Nevertheless, the loan-signing of Romelu Lukaku is expected to raise the Wolves’ attacking prowess.
Empoli, on the other hand, have also made a disastrous start to their new campaign, having lost each of their opening three top tier games, conceding five goals and scoring none in the period. Since their impressive 4-1 win over Juventus in the Serie A last season, the Blues haven’t tasted victory in six consecutive competitive matches across all competitions, losing five outings in the process. Paolo Zanetti’s side lost out to Juventus last time out courtesy of two unanswered goals from Danilo and Federico Chiesa. Therefore, the Argentine tactician is now under immense pressure to produce an upturn in results.
Roma probable starting lineup: Patricio, Ndicka, Smalling, Llorente, Kristensen, Bove, Cristante, Aouar, Spinazzola, Dybala, Lukaku
Empoli probable starting lineup: Berisha, Bereszynski, Ismajli, Luperto, Pezzella, Maleh, Marin, Fazzini, Baldanzi, Caputo, Cambiaghi
Roma
| Opponents | Score |
| AC Milan | 1-2 (L) |
| Verona | 2-1 (L) |
| Salernitana | 2-2 (D) |
| Partizani | 2-1 (W) |
| Toulouse | 2-1 (L) |
Empoli
| Opponents | Score |
| Juventus | 0-2 (L) |
| Monza | 2-0 (L) |
| Verona | 0-1 (L) |
| Cittadella | 1-2 (L) |
| Freiburg | 3-2 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Roma beat Empoli | 2-0 |
| Roma beat Empoli | 1-2 |
| Roma beat Empoli | 2-4 |
| Roma beat Empoli | 2-0 |
| Roma beat Empoli | 2-1 |
The Serie A fixture between Roma and Empoli will take place at Stadio Olimpico on Monday at 12:15 am IST.
| Roma vs Empoli | Key Details |
| Date | September 17 (Spain) |
| Venue | Stadio Olimpico |
| Kickoff time in Italy | 7:45 pm (Italy) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:15 am (India) |
Football fans in Italy can catch the live action via 214 DAZN Zona, Sky Go Italia and DAZN.
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