Roma vs Slovan Bratislava prediction 20.10.2026 | UEFA Champions League
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Contents
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 20/10/2026
- KO: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico
Roma look to claim their first Champions League victory of the campaign when Slovan Bratislava visit the Italian capital on Tuesday.
The Giallorossi returned to winning ways against Genoa on Saturday, while Slovan also enjoyed a confidence-boosting domestic victory at Spartak Trnava.
As short-priced favourites, Gian Piero Gasperini's side will be expected to maintain winning form at the Olimpico.
AS Roma vs Slovan Bratislava Head to Head (H2H) stats
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AS Roma
1 : 1
Slovan Bratislava
Europa League
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Slovan Bratislava
1 : 0
AS Roma
Europa League
Roma and Slovan Bratislava have met on two occasions in competitive fixtures. Slovan claimed one victory, while one match finished level.
Both encounters took place during Europa League qualification in August 2011. Slovan secured a 1:0 home win before earning a 1:1 draw in Rome to progress 2:1 on aggregate.
Roma team overview
Roma return to Champions League action after securing a deserved 2:0 Serie A victory against Genoa on Saturday.
Santiago Castro opened the scoring with an excellent finish before Emanuele Lulli registered his first senior goal to secure the points.
Despite the absence of top scorer Donyell Malen, the Giallorossi were good value for their win at the Olimpico.
Before last weekend’s victory, Roma had failed to win each of three previous fixtures including a painful 4:3 Champions League defeat against Real Madrid.
The Italians appeared on course for a famous win after establishing a 3:1 advantage, but three late goals condemned Gasperini's side to their first defeat of the campaign.
The Giallorossi began their European campaign with a 1:1 draw at Fenerbahce and have collected only one point from their opening two league-phase fixtures.
Roma have been much more convincing domestically, picking up 17 points while remaining unbeaten in their first seven Serie A games this season.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have already picked up high-scoring home wins against Atalanta and Fiorentina, and will be expected to continue that trend against their Slovakian visitors.
The Serie A side have a few injury absentees this week. Mile Svilar, Manu Kone and Bryan Cristante are expected to remain unavailable through injury. Paulo Dybala is also doubtful after picking up a calf injury against Real Madrid.
Donyell Malen is available after serving a domestic suspension against Genoa and should return to the first XI. Gianluca Mancini, Wesley, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Nahuel Molina are also pushing for recalls.
Last matches of AS Roma
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AS Roma
2 : 0
Genoa
Serie A
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AS Roma
3 : 4
Real Madrid
Champions League
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Como
0 : 0
AS Roma
Serie A
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AS Roma
2 : 2
Inter Milan
Serie A
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Torino
0 : 2
AS Roma
Serie A
AS Roma lineup
Goalkeeper
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95
Pierluigi Gollini
Defenders
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23
Gianluca Mancini
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5
Evan Ndicka
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22
Mario Hermoso
Midfielders
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77
Emanuele Lulli
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15
Marten de Roon
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61
Niccolo Pisilli
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43
Wesley
Forwards
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18
Matias Soule
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7
Lorenzo Pellegrini
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14
Donyell Malen
Slovan Bratislava team overview
Slovan Bratislava travel to Rome after claiming an impressive 3:0 victory against Spartak Trnava on Saturday.
Rahim Ibrahim scored twice, while Adam Griger also found the net as the Slovak champions secured a commanding derby victory.
That result was the ideal response to Wednesday's disappointing 3:0 home defeat against Stuttgart in their second UCL fixture of the season.
Yaya Toure's side have struggled badly at this level. Slovan began their league-phase campaign with a 6:1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain and conceded nine goals across two successive losses.
Competing in the league phase for the second time, Bratislava have now lost each of their last ten games in this competition, with 36 goals conceded in those defeats.
Slovan have no confirmed injury absentees ahead of Tuesday's trip to Italy.
Andraz Sporar could return to lead the attack after starting on the bench against Trnava.
Last matches of Slovan Bratislava
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Spartak Trnava
0 : 3
Slovan Bratislava
Niké Liga
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Slovan Bratislava
0 : 3
Stuttgart
Champions League
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Skalica
1 : 1
Slovan Bratislava
Niké Liga
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Komárno
1 : 2
Slovan Bratislava
Niké Liga
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FC Nitra
1 : 3
Slovan Bratislava
Slovakia Cup
Slovan Bratislava lineup
Goalkeeper
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71
Dominik Takac
Defenders
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28
Cesar Blackman
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12
Kenan Bajric
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15
Svetozar Markovic
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57
Sandro Cruz
Midfielders
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3
Peter Pokorny
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5
Rahim Ibrahim
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11
Tigran Barseghyan
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70
Cristian Martinez
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21
Suleiman Camara
Forwards
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99
Andraz Sporar
Prediction
Roma hve been in good form this season, while Slovan’s record in this competition points to a likely comfortable home win.
I have my stake on Roma to win with at least four goals scored.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Over 3.5 Goals
- Slovan Bratislava lost their last 10 matches (UCL League phase)
- Slovan Bratislava conceded 36 goals in their last 10 matches
- Roma won 3 of their last 5 home matches
Main prediction AS Roma - Slovan Bratislava
Over 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.81
AS Roma vs Slovan Bratislava standings in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 - 3 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 4 | +4 | 6 |
| 6 | Sporting CP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 7 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 8 | Real Madrid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 | Real Betis | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 10 | FC Bayern München | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 11 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 12 | Como | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 3 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 14 | Villarreal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 | Atlético de Madrid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 | Club Brugge | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | Manchester City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 18 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Lens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | AEK Athens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 | RB Leipzig | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 22 | Sabah | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 23 | Feyenoord | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 3 |
| 24 | Bodø / Glimt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 3 |
| 25 | Roma | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 1 |
| 26 | PSV | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 27 | Viking | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 1 |
| 28 | Fenerbahçe | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 7 | -6 | 1 |
| 29 | Inter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 | Porto | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 0 |
| 31 | Slavia Praha | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 0 |
| 32 | Napoli | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 | LASK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 7 | -4 | 0 |
| 34 | LOSC Lille | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 0 |
| 35 | Galatasaray | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 7 | -5 | 0 |
| 36 | Slovan Bratislava | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 9 | -8 | 0 |