Roma vs Slovan Bratislava Prediction and Betting Tips | Champions League Gameweek 3
Champions League · Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 19:00 UTC · Stadio Olimpico, Roma · updated 2026-10-17
Roma welcome Slovan Bratislava to Stadio Olimpico in Roma in Champions League Gameweek 3 action on Tuesday 20 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC.
Roma have played 6 matches in the Champions League this season, scoring 2.3 and conceding 0.5 goals a game and winning 67% of them. At home they average 2.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 50% win rate. Slovan Bratislava have played 8 matches in the Champions League this season, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.6 goals a game and winning 50% of them. Away from home they average 1.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded over 4 matches, with a 75% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Roma are clear favourites at 70%, with the draw at 19% and Slovan Bratislava at 11%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Roma 2.21, Slovan Bratislava 0.77.
- Over 2.5 goals: 57% · both teams to score: 48%.
- Most likely score: 2–0 (12%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (6 and 8 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Roma: form and key numbers
In style Roma keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 2.26 a match created, 1.12 conceded (goals minus xG: +0.5).
- Shots: 18.7 a match, 6.2 on target.
- Possession: 53.7% on average.
- Clean sheets: 67% of matches (25% at home).
- Both teams scored in 33% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.2 a match.
- Discipline: 1.8 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.10.
Slovan Bratislava: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 0.61 a match created (goals minus xG: +6.1).
- Shots: 12.0 a match, 4.0 on target.
- Possession: 42.0% on average.
- Clean sheets: 25% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 63% of their matches.
- Corners: 2.9 a match.
- Discipline: 1.8 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.59.
Roma vs Slovan Bratislava: season averages side by side
| Roma | Per match this season | Slovan Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Matches | 8 |
| 2.3 | Goals scored | 1.4 |
| 0.5 | Goals conceded | 1.6 |
| 2.26 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.61 |
| 1.12 | xG conceded | – |
| 18.7 | Shots | 12.0 |
| 6.2 | On target | 4.0 |
| 53.7 | Possession % | 42.0 |
| 67% | Clean sheets % | 25% |
| 33% | Both teams scored % | 63% |
| 5.2 | Corners | 2.9 |
| 1.8 | Yellow cards | 1.8 |
| 7.10 | Average rating | 6.59 |
Players to watch
Roma
- Matías Soulé RWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 64 · High shot volume, Gets into scoring positions (top 3% of his position)
- Wesley RWB · Attacking wing-back · Moneyball Score 64 · Chance creator, Crosser (top 7% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Donyell Malen
Donyell Malen, 27 · Roma · CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 74
Donyell Malen, 27, plays as a centre-forward for Roma in Serie A. Strongest for his role in expected goals and goals. Weakest in big chances missed. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-forward, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- ST · Centre-forward Natural, 74
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals | 1.14 / 90 | 98% |
| Goals | 1.36 / 90 | 97% |
| Shots | 4.97 / 90 | 96% |
| Shot quality (xG per shot) | 0.23 xG/shot | 91% |
| Key passes | 1.81 / 90 | 87% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Poacher Centre-forward
- ★★★★½ Shadow striker Second striker
- ★★★★ Inside forward Winger
Scout's notes: Gets into scoring positions, Clinical finisher, High shot volume.
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Roma vs Slovan Bratislava prediction
Moneyball's model expects about 3.0 goals - 2.21 for Roma and 0.77 for Slovan Bratislava - with over 2.5 goals at 57% and both teams scoring at 48%. Roma have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Roma 2-0 Slovan Bratislava
Roma vs Slovan Bratislava betting tips
- Tip 1: Roma to win 70% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 57% by the model, 2.97 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.6 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Under 10.5 corners 8.1 corners a match between them
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Roma vs Slovan Bratislava: questions and answers
When is Roma vs Slovan Bratislava?
Roma vs Slovan Bratislava is on Tuesday 20 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC, in Champions League Gameweek 3.
Where is Roma vs Slovan Bratislava played?
At Stadio Olimpico, Roma, Roma's home ground.
Who will win Roma vs Slovan Bratislava?
Roma are the favourites: Roma 70%, draw 19%, Slovan Bratislava 11%. Our prediction is Roma 2-0 Slovan Bratislava.
Who is the player to watch in Roma vs Slovan Bratislava?
Donyell Malen of Roma: a poacher with a Moneyball Score of 74 against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Roma vs Slovan Bratislava?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.0 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 57%.
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