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&lt;p&gt;Sunday is rounded off with a big Serie A TIM match: Roma and Fiorentina meet at the Olimpico in a direct match-up for a Champions League spot&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Josè Mourinho’s team have found their footing after a complicated start to the championship. They have maintained Scudetto-like form since the beginning of October, winning six matches, including their last two, losing only to Inter and drawing in the Derby with Lazio.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fiorentina sit one point behind them, as they travel to Rome to prove that they have well and truly emerged from their dark period of form: three losses on the bounce at the end of October to Empoli, Lazio and Juventus. This form seems to be behind them as Vincenzo Italiano’s team look for victory to overtake their opponents in the standings and further their efforts for a Champions League spot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DID YOU KNOW?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As Roma have gained 19 points in the last eight Serie A matches, with six wins and one draw (L1).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Only Inter and Juventus have done better during this period; both have gained 20 points from the beginning of the 7th matchday in Serie A.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HEAD-TO-HEAD&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As Roma have lost two of the last three Serie A matches against Fiorentina (W1) under José Mourinho - as many defeats as Roma suffered in their previous 19 games (1W4 D3) against them in the competition. The last Roma coach to suffer three defeats against them in the top-flight was Helenio Herrera (five out of nine), between 1968 and 1972.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roma lost the last match against Fiorentina and could lose two games in a row against them in Serie A for the first time since April 2012, under Luis Enrique.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fiorentina have kept a clean sheet in away games against As Roma only once in the last 30 Serie A matches, on 7 April 2018: 2-0 with Benassi and Simeone’s goal. Fiorentina have conceded 67 goals in these away matches, averaging 2.2 goals per game.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PLAYERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paulo Dybala has both scored and provided assists in each of his last two Serie A matches. In the last 20 Serie A seasons (since 2004/05), only Edin Dzeko (in 2017) has scored and assisted in at least three consecutive games with AS Roma in the top-flight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Giacomo Bonaventura is the midfielder who has been involved in the most goals in Serie A this season: eight, six goals and two assists. Additionally, if he starts against Roma, Bonaventura will play his 300th match as a starter in Serie A.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DISCIPLINE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Suspended: none&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cautioned: Mancini (Roma), Bonaventura (Fiorentina)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REFEREE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rapuano (Rossi L.-Rossi C.), IV: Maresca, VAR: Aureliano, AVAR: Dionisi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE A TIM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bologna-Roma (Sunday 17 December, 18:00 CET)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fiorentina-Hellas Verona (Sunday 17 December, 15:00 CET)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Foto Getty Images)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

Roma are searching for their third consecutive victory to establish their spot in the top four and distance themselves from Fiorentina who could overtake them with a win

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Fiorentina are looking to get into a Champions League position, Atalanta don’t want to give up their Scudetto dreams.

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Lecce will welcome Roma at 20:45 CET. The home side are desperate for points in their fight for safety, while their opposition are looking to make it seven wins in a row.

Roma up against Lecce to make it seven

Fiorentina will host Juve in their bid to continue their quest for a European spot, the Bianconeri will aim to defend fourth spot

Fiorentina vs Juventus, the first big match of the matchday

Ranieri will want to maintain Roma’s good run of form as his side host his former team. Cagliari will be on the hunt for points for survival

Roma take on Cagliari at 16:00 CET

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Sunday is rounded off with a big Serie A TIM match: Roma and Fiorentina meet at the Olimpico in a direct match-up for a Champions League spotJosè Mourinho’s team have found their footing after a complicated start to the championship. They have maintained Scudetto-like form since the beginning of October, winning six matches, including their last two, losing only to Inter and drawing in the Derby with Lazio.Fiorentina sit one point behind them, as they travel to Rome to prove that they have well and truly emerged from their dark period of form: three losses on the bounce at the end of October to Empoli, Lazio and Juventus. This form seems to be behind them as Vincenzo Italiano’s team look for victory to overtake their opponents in the standings and further their efforts for a Champions League spot.DID YOU KNOW?As Roma have gained 19 points in the last eight Serie A matches, with six wins and one draw (L1).Only Inter and Juventus have done better during this period; both have gained 20 points from the beginning of the 7th matchday in Serie A.HEAD-TO-HEADAs Roma have lost two of the last three Serie A matches against Fiorentina (W1) under José Mourinho - as many defeats as Roma suffered in their previous 19 games (1W4 D3) against them in the competition. The last Roma coach to suffer three defeats against them in the top-flight was Helenio Herrera (five out of nine), between 1968 and 1972.Roma lost the last match against Fiorentina and could lose two games in a row against them in Serie A for the first time since April 2012, under Luis Enrique.Fiorentina have kept a clean sheet in away games against As Roma only once in the last 30 Serie A matches, on 7 April 2018: 2-0 with Benassi and Simeone’s goal. Fiorentina have conceded 67 goals in these away matches, averaging 2.2 goals per game.PLAYERSPaulo Dybala has both scored and provided assists in each of his last two Serie A matches. In the last 20 Serie A seasons (since 2004/05), only Edin Dzeko (in 2017) has scored and assisted in at least three consecutive games with AS Roma in the top-flight.Giacomo Bonaventura is the midfielder who has been involved in the most goals in Serie A this season: eight, six goals and two assists. Additionally, if he starts against Roma, Bonaventura will play his 300th match as a starter in Serie A.DISCIPLINESuspended: noneCautioned: Mancini (Roma), Bonaventura (Fiorentina)REFEREERapuano (Rossi L.-Rossi C.), IV: Maresca, VAR: Aureliano, AVAR: DionisiUPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE A TIMBologna-Roma (Sunday 17 December, 18:00 CET)Fiorentina-Hellas Verona (Sunday 17 December, 15:00 CET)(Foto Getty Images)&nbsp;

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Roma are searching for their third consecutive victory to establish their spot in the top four and distance themselves from Fiorentina who could overtake them with a win

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