Roma vs Verona: Official Serie A Line-Ups Revealed Ahead of Crucial Clash

Roma and Verona Name Starting XIs for High-Stakes Serie A Showdown

Official line-ups for Roma and Verona are finally out, and both sides are showing their hands ahead of what could be a pivotal match in the Serie A campaign. While Roma are sticking to a familiar 4-2-3-1 structure, Hellas Verona will gamble on a bold 3-5-2, with each manager making distinct choices that signal their intentions for the evening.

Roma's manager has opted for defensive solidity, handing the armband to Gianluca Mancini. He's joined by Evan Ndicka and the ever-versatile Zeki Çelik. These three form the backbone meant to shut down Verona's pacey forwards. In front of them, the midfield engine room is occupied by L. Gourna-Douath and Leandro Paredes, both of whom are expected to handle Verona's attempts to break quickly and give Roma plenty of bite in the center of the park.

Going forward, Paulo Dybala is the creative spark trusted to unlock Verona's rearguard. Set just behind the striker, Dybala carries Roma’s biggest attacking hopes—a player capable of popping up with a decisive goal or an inch-perfect pass at any moment. The bench options tell their own story: Buba Sangaré and Devyne Rensch offer extra legs at the back, while Artem Dovbyk is ready to add some firepower if needed.

Verona Rely on Speed and Transition as Sarr Returns Up Front

Turning to Verona, their 3-5-2 might be the most daring move here, given some recent fitness worries. Despite recently shaking off a knock, Amin Sarr lines up alongside Daniel Mosquera in attack, with both tasked to stretch Roma’s defence and exploit any gaps. The spine of the team is anchored by Ondrej Duda, whose responsibility grows as he keeps Verona ticking and connects defense to attack.

Abdou Harroui and Dailon Rocha Livramento are found wide, likely to bomb up and down as Verona try to outnumber Roma’s flanks and provide ammunition for their front men. Having Giangiacomo Magnani and Matías Soulé on the bench gives the visitors options—a defensive reshuffle, a midfield energy boost, or a surprise attacking threat, depending on how the match unfolds.

With both sides prioritizing what they do best—Roma banking on their well-drilled defensive lines and Verona hoping to catch their hosts napping with swift breaks—fans can expect a tactical chess match. Roma will look to suffocate space and grind Verona down, while the visitors have set their stall out for damage on the counter, counting on their attackers to create problems whenever they snatch the ball.

The collision of systems, tempo, and talent makes this clash a must-watch for any Serie A fan paying close attention to the race for points as the season edges closer to its climax.