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Como rank slightly lower for fouls this season, down in 6th, but they have been much more efficient than Roma at picking up bookings. In fact, Como have received the 5th-most yellow cards in Serie A this season. They have also been shown four red cards in their 28 matches. 

Como have been a frustrating opponent to come up against, especially when they play at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium. Despite losing 3-1 against AC Milan, Como had plenty of chances going forward. They had 68% possession, which they used to generate 18 shots worth 1.87 xG. Eight of those efforts hit the target, and Mike Maignan was a standout performer, with eight saves. 

Como are drawing 4.5 saves per game when playing on home turf this season, and this selection has landed against both AC Milan and Juventus.

Signing Donyell Malen in January has proven to be an excellent decision for Roma, as the Dutchman has already scored six goals in just eight matches across all competitions. Despite his limited game time at Aston Villa, he has hit the ground running and has looked incredibly sharp in the final third. Malen is averaging 4.79 shots per 90 across all competitions and has a knack for popping up in promising positions.

33 of his 38 shots in the Serie A this season have come from inside the box, highlighting how he is the primary target when Roma get in the final third, and he is usually able to work himself a yard to shoot. Even against the top sides, Malen has found success. He recorded six shots against Juventus last time out in the league - two of those hit the target, and one found the back of the net.

Gianluca Mancini had the midweek off, as he was suspended against Bologna in the Europa League. He was shown a straight red card against Panathinaikos after just 15 minutes in the final matchday of the league phase. That was Mancini’s first sending off of the season, but he has been no stranger to the referee’s notebook this term - in fact, he has accumulated 11 yellow cards in his 35 appearances across all competitions. 

That has been deserved, too. Mancini is incredibly aggressive in his challenges, and he is averaging 2.29 fouls per 90 across all competitions. That number rises to an eye-catching 2.84 fouls per 90 when playing away, with a sample size of 16 matches. Mancini has been carded in each of his last five consecutive away games, and he has committed multiple infringements in 14 consecutive starts.