0

Goals conceded by Fiorentina at home in the league thus far this season. The Viola have the best defense in the division.

1

Only once have the two sides met so far into the season with the table looking like it does today. That was back during Week 10 of the 1955-56 campaign with Fiorentina first on 16 points and Roma second, three points behind. Fiorentina, the home side that day, won the match 2-0.

2

The number of wins Roma have enjoyed when the two teams have met in this position. The Giallorossi victories came during the 1952-53 and 1967-68 seasons. Both victories were secured in the capital - a 1-0 success thanks to Carlo Galli and 2-1 victory with goals from Jair and Joaquìn Peirò respectively.

4

There were four goals when the two teams met in Week 4 of the 2007-08 season, with Roma leading the table under Luciano Spalletti. The game finished 2-2 with Mancini, Alessandro Gamberini, Ludovic Giuly and Adrian Mutu all on the scoresheet that day.

6

Number of times the two teams have met when both clubs have occupied the top two positions in the league. On one occasion before this weekend, Fiorentina sat top with Roma second, on another occasion the two teams were level on points and, on a further four occasions, the Giallorossi led the Tuscan club in second or as the next challenger to the group at the top.

13

The number of top-flight wins Roma have enjoyed at Fiorentina.

14

Number of meetings between the Giallorossi and the Viola in the month of October. Roma’s record reads: seven wins, three ties and four losses.

17.1

Roma’s win percentage on their trips to Florence, proof that it’s traditionally a tough place to go for the Giallorossi. Roma only have a lower win rate at Inter, Genoa, Sampdoria and Juventus (of the teams to have hosted the side from the capital at least 40 times).

20

Goals scored by Garcia’s men in the opening eight matches of the season, making the Frenchman’s team the division’s top scorers.

27

Matches between the Giallorossi and Viola that have ended 1-1 - the most common scoreline between the pair.

88

Number of times Fiorentina and AS Roma have met in the league.

176

Meetings between the two teams in all competitions.

201

Goals scored by both clubs in the matches played in Florence in all competitions.

219

Total goals scored by Roma against Fiorentina.

1931

Date of the first meeting between the clubs. The Giallorossi won the Serie A match 3-1 at home.