3 reasons Roma can win Serie A…and the issue they need to fix

I Giallorossi looking to end 17-year wait

Following Lazio’s sudden and dramatic collapse, the Serie A title race now looks set to be a four-way battle. And the Coral News Team think the value could be on their capital rivals AS Roma lifting the title.

I Giallorossi currently sit fourth in the top-flight, but they’re just four points off top spot. Eusebio Di Francesco’s men also have a game in hand on the sides around them.

It’s going to be a very tight race this year. But here’s why Roma could edge it…

Defence has been rotated, but always impressed

Roma boast the best defensive record in Serie A right now, giving up just 10 goals in 16 outings. They’ve been especially solid on the road, conceding just three goals away from home.

Injuries and the tests of different opposition have seen eight different players feature in defence for Roma’s league games. There hasn’t been an ever-present among them, but Di Francesco has been smart about when and how to change things up.

For tough away trips, he’s tended to start with experienced guys like Aleksandar Kolarov and Federico Fazio.

Meanwhile, the powerful and mobile Kostas Manolas has tended to be the option for home games where I Giallorossi are likely to dominate play.

Goals coming throughout the team

An impressive 11 different players have found the net for Roma in their 16 games. In fact, their last six goals have come courtesy of six different scorers.

Striker Edin Dzeko has been their top scorer with eight in Serie A, and 11 in all competitions. However, the Bosnian is enduring a lull in form right now. That means others have needed to step in – and many have done so in crucial fashion.