Roma vs Real Madrid: Champions League Prediction 14 October 2026

Real Madrid beat Roma 4-3 in the Champions League on 14 October 2026. Goals: Marten de Roon 20', Roma; Kylian Mbappé 25', Real Madrid; Donyell Malen 51', Roma; Donyell Malen 57', Roma; Carlos Espí 83', Real Madrid; Endrick 85', Real Madrid; Antonio Rüdiger 90', Real Madrid.

Coach AI predicted 1-2: the right outcome, but not the exact score. The fans predicted Real Madrid win (50%), which was right.

Most pool points in this match: Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), 3 from 1 goal.

Coach AI predicts 1-2 as the correct score for Roma vs Real Madrid. This page also covers the expected line-ups, injuries and xG.

Roma form (last 5): 0W-1D-0L. Real Madrid form (last 5): 3W-0D-2L.

AS Roma suffers a significant blow with the confirmed absence of starting goalkeeper Mile Svilar (fractured finger) and midfield leader Bryan Cristante (knee inflammation), both officially ruled out in the squad list released on matchday (2026-10-14 09:54 UTC). Real Madrid remains without Éder Militão and Rodrygo, and while they have more depth, the decision to rest Rüdiger puts additional pressure on young defender Dean Huijsen against a potent Roma attack.

Mourinho’s Clinical Return (49%): Real Madrid utilizes the pace of Mbappé and Vinícius to exploit Roma's aggressive high line, overcoming the backup keeper to secure an away win.; Roman Resilience (27%): Gasperini's high-pressing system overwhelms Madrid's rotated defense, with Dybala or Malen finishing clinical chances to claim a home victory.; Tactical Gridlock (24%): A cagey affair where neither side manages to break through, as Mourinho prioritizes a point away from home against his former club.

Among Football Meister players, 17% back a home win for Roma, 33% a draw, and 50% an away win for Real Madrid. The most predicted scoreline is 1-2. Fans and Coach AI broadly agree on the likely outcome of this match.

The most predicted scoreline for Roma vs Real Madrid is 1-2. Of all Football Meister players, 17% back Roma, 33% a draw and 50% Real Madrid.

50% of fans predict a win for Real Madrid, with an average confidence of 56% (moderate confidence).

33% of Football Meister players expect Vinicius Junior to score in Roma vs Real Madrid.

Roma are 25th in the UEFA Champions League with 1 points from 2 games. Real Madrid are 8th with 6 points from 2 games.

Confirmed lineup Roma (3-4-2-1): Pierluigi Gollini, Mario Hermoso, Evan N'Dicka, Gianluca Mancini, Wesley, Nahuel Molina, Manu Koné, Marten de Roon, Matias Soule, Paulo Dybala, Donyell Malen. Confirmed lineup Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois, Cucurella, Antonio Rüdiger, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, Aurélien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Yan Diomandé, Vinicius Junior. These lineups were confirmed by the clubs when the official team sheets were submitted.

Goal scorers in Roma vs Real Madrid: Marten de Roon 20', Roma, Kylian Mbappé 25', Real Madrid, Donyell Malen 51', Roma, Donyell Malen 57', Roma, Carlos Espí 83', Real Madrid, Endrick 85', Real Madrid, Antonio Rüdiger 90', Real Madrid. Final score: Roma 3 - 4 Real Madrid.

Roma vs Real Madrid kicks off on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 21:00 (Central European Time). The match is part of the Champions League.

The referee for Roma vs Real Madrid in the Champions League is François Letexier.

Coach AI identifies three decisive factors for Roma vs Real Madrid: 1. José Mourinho returns to the Stadio Olimpico as Real Madrid manager to face his former club in a highly emotional Champions League encounter. 2. AS Roma is forced to play with backup goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini due to Mile Svilar's injury, while midfield anchor Bryan Cristante is also ruled out. 3. Real Madrid welcomes back several players from suspension (Camavinga, Güler, Bernardo Silva) but faces defensive rotation with Antonio Rüdiger likely to be rested for Dean Huijsen. 4. Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma remains unbeaten in their last seven games, relying on a high-pressing 3-4-2-1 system to disrupt Madrid's buildup..

Coach AI has identified the following key players for Roma vs Real Madrid. Roma: Paulo Dybala (Key Threat), Donyell Malen (In Form). Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé (In Form), Jude Bellingham (Key Threat).

Coach AI sees Real Madrid as the stronger side in Roma vs Real Madrid. The full analysis with the expected score, xG and injuries is on this page.

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