AS Roma vs Venezia – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates AS Roma at 74% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this AS Roma vs Venezia encounter.
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Pre-Match Analysis
AS Roma and Venezia meet at Stadio Olimpico in Serie A, Regular Season - 26. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 28 February 2027 at 17:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
AS Roma have collected 2.60 PPG across 10 Serie A outings this season: 8W 2D 0L. Last five: W W D D W. They are averaging 2.30 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.50 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 7 clean sheets from 10 games (70%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. AS Roma have played only a handful of Serie A games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
AS Roma's home record at Stadio Olimpico: 7W 3D 0L from 10 Serie A appearances (2.40 PPG). They are averaging 2.40 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Stadio Olimpico.
Venezia's overall Serie A record this term: 3W 1D 6L from 10 games (1.00 PPG). Last five: L L L L W. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Venezia have played only a handful of Serie A games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Venezia's away record: 2W 5D 3L from 10 road trips in Serie A this season (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The points-per-game gap of 1.60 in AS Roma's favour (2.60 vs 1.00) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 4 meetings: AS Roma 2W, Venezia 1W, 1D.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.8 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 9 Feb 2025, ended 1–0 with AS Roma winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading Data
AS Roma goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (45 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 59% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 94% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; they lead at the break 47% of the time; BTTS occurs in 32% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 41% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 51% of the time.
Venezia goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (45 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 69% of those occasions; they lead at the break 51% of the time; BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — AS Roma 33% versus Venezia 53%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (AS Roma 40% | Venezia 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects AS Roma 2.55 xG and Venezia 0.83 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: AS Roma attack 1.286 / defence 0.755 | Venezia attack 0.837 / defence 1.360. League average goals — home 1.458 / away 1.321. AS Roma carry an above-average attack strength of 1.286 — their λ of 2.55 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Venezia bring a strong defensive rating of 1.360 — this is suppressing AS Roma's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. AS Roma's defence rating of 0.755 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 45 AS Roma games / 7 Venezia games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: AS Roma 74% | Draw 15% | Venezia 10%. Fair-value odds: AS Roma 1.35 | Draw 6.67 | Venezia 10.00. The model has a clear lean to AS Roma (74%) — a 64pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 3.38. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.38 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates AS Roma as the most likely outcome at 74% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
The Poisson model projects 3.38 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 66% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 2.8 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 52% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: AS Roma 40% | Venezia 60%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: AS Roma vs Venezia | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 26 | Venue: Stadio Olimpico • Kick-off: Sunday 28 Feb 2027, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: AS Roma 74% | Draw 15% | Venezia 10% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% | BTTS 52% | xG AS Roma 2.55 / Venezia 0.83 • Poisson strength factors: AS Roma attack 1.286 / def 0.755 | Venezia attack 0.837 / def 1.360 | league avg home 1.458 / away 1.321 • Poisson stance: AS Roma (74%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.55
AS Roma xG
Expected Goals
0.83
Venezia xG
52%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does AS Roma vs Venezia kick off?
AS Roma vs Venezia is scheduled to kick off at 17:30 on Sunday 28 February 2027 at Stadio Olimpico.
Where is AS Roma vs Venezia being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Olimpico.
What competition is AS Roma vs Venezia part of?
AS Roma vs Venezia is a Regular Season - 26 fixture in the Serie A (Italy).
Who is favourite to win AS Roma vs Venezia?
Our statistical model gives AS Roma a 74% chance of winning, Venezia a 10% chance, and a 15% chance of a draw — making AS Roma the favourite.
Will both teams score in AS Roma vs Venezia?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both AS Roma and Venezia will score (BTTS).
Will AS Roma vs Venezia have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%.
What is the head-to-head record between AS Roma and Venezia?
Record (4 meetings): AS Roma 2W | Draws 1 | Venezia 1W.
What form are AS Roma and Venezia in?
AS Roma (all comps): 8W-2D-0L in 10 | 2.60 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 0.50 | L5 W-W-D-D-W. Venezia (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-L-L-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates AS Roma's attack at 1.29x the league average against Venezia's defence at 1.36x — combine the two and it projects 2.55 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Venezia's attack (0.84x) against AS Roma's defence (0.76x) — and the away total comes out at 0.83.
These ratings are built from 45/7 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-0 carries the highest individual probability at 11.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 3-0 (9.4%), 2-1 (9.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
AS Roma Win
74%
1.34
15%
6.46
10%
9.94
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
11.0%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 0
9.4%
Home win
2 – 1
9.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.55
AS Roma xG
Total xG
3.38
0.83
Venezia xG
1.34
74%
Home win
6.46
15%
Draw
9.94
10%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
25%
Over 4.5
4.00
75%
Under 4.5
1.33
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.92
48%
BTTS No
2.09
Clean Sheet
43%
2.30
8%
12.79
Win to Nil
32%
3.09
1%
127.18
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 11.0 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 9.4 | 7.8 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for AS Roma vs Venezia?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.0%.
How many goals are AS Roma and Venezia expected to score?
The model projects 2.55 expected goals for AS Roma and 0.83 for Venezia, a combined total of 3.38.
How confident is the prediction model for AS Roma vs Venezia?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 74%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
AS Roma's recent record stands at 28W 6D 11L from 45 games, a 2.00 PPG return, with W-W-D-D-W in the last five. It's still early in the season for AS Roma, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Venezia, meanwhile, have gone 25W 10D 10L across 45 games — 1.89 PPG, with L-L-L-L-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for Venezia, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 2.00 PPG for AS Roma against 1.89 for Venezia. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, AS Roma have managed 15W 4D 3L from 22 games — 2.23 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Venezia's away record stands at 7W 10D 5L across 22 trips, a 1.41 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.89 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Venezia's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, AS Roma come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
AS Roma are averaging 1.67 goals scored and 0.76 conceded per game recently; Venezia are on 1.84 scored and 1.04 conceded. Venezia's attacking output running into AS Roma's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
Defensively: AS Roma have kept a clean sheet in 51% of their games; Venezia in 38% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 45 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
AS Roma
Early Season
Venezia
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are AS Roma and Venezia in coming into this match?
AS Roma have gone 28W 6D 11L in their last 45 games (2.00 PPG), while Venezia have gone 25W 10D 10L in their last 45 (1.89 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — AS Roma at home or Venezia away?
AS Roma's home record (2.23 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — AS Roma at home: 2.23 PPG; Venezia away: 1.41 PPG.
Have AS Roma or Venezia been keeping clean sheets recently?
AS Roma have kept a clean sheet in 51% of their recent games, Venezia in 38%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since November 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. It has been a while since the last meeting — 9 February 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
AS Roma have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, AS Roma have gone 1W 1D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Venezia — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
2
AS Roma
1
Draws
1
Venezia
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between AS Roma and Venezia?
From 4 meetings on record, AS Roma have won 2, Venezia have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did AS Roma and Venezia last play each other?
They last met on 9 February 2025, when Venezia 0-1 AS Roma.
Who has won more matches between AS Roma and Venezia?
AS Roma have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
AS Roma see a goal before the break in 59% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time.
Venezia are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — AS Roma 32%, Venezia 68% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 41% (AS Roma) and 54% (Venezia).
On the defensive side: AS Roma keep a clean sheet in 54% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = AS Roma home games / Venezia away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when AS Roma play Venezia?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 32% of AS Roma's recent matches and 68% of Venezia's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is AS Roma vs Venezia usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 41% of AS Roma's recent games and 54% of Venezia's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do AS Roma and Venezia tend to score early?
AS Roma have had a goal before half-time in 59% of their recent matches, Venezia in 73% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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