D. Malen's five goals put Roma's perfect start on the line at Torino

AS Roma bring nine points and three straight wins to Torino today, with D. Malen already on five goals in three appearances. The 16:30 UTC fixture at Stadio Olimpico di Torino also gives Torino a chance to respond to two defeats in their last three matches, under referee F. Maresca.

What's at stake

Roma start second with nine points, one behind league leaders Lazio, while Torino sit 14th on three points. Roma are six points clear of Torino before kickoff: a Torino win would cut that gap to three, while a Roma victory would stretch it to nine; a draw would leave the difference at six.

The numbers

Torino have lost their only home match, scoring once and conceding twice, with no clean sheet. Roma have won their only away game 4-0 and kept a clean sheet. Across three matches, Roma have scored 10 and conceded one, compared with Torino's four scored and five conceded.

The recent sequences point in opposite directions. Torino's most recent form is loss, loss, win, while Roma have won all three of their latest matches. Torino's home record and Roma's away figures provide a sharper split than the league table alone.

One to watch

D. Malen is the clearest attacking reference, with five goals in three appearances for Roma. M. Soulé has added two goals and one assist in three appearances, while Torino's C. Adams has scored twice in three games, giving the hosts a proven scorer to monitor.

Why it matters

For Torino, the match is a chance to turn three points into a stronger position after a 1-2 home record and a two-loss sequence. F. Israel and P. Pellegri are unavailable, while C. Casadei and S. Coco are questionable.

Roma can strengthen their position behind or above Lazio's current 10-point total, depending on the wider table after today. M. Bah and L. Pellegrini are missing for Roma, making the team news part of a fixture where the leaders' challengers seek to protect a three-win start.