Roma W vs Genoa W: Serie A Women’s Round 22 Showdown

Stadio Tre Fontane hosts a meeting of opposites on 16 May 2026, as league leaders Roma W welcome bottom side Genoa W in Serie A Women’s Round 22. With Roma W sitting first on 52 points and Genoa W 12th on 10 points and in the relegation zone, the stakes are clear: the hosts are driving towards the title and Champions League, while the visitors are fighting to stay in the division.

Roma W: champions’ stride at home fortress

In the league, Roma W’s body of work is that of a dominant champion-elect. They top the table with 16 wins, 4 draws and just 1 defeat from 21 matches, scoring 42 and conceding 19. At Stadio Tre Fontane, they have been almost flawless: 7 wins, 3 draws and no losses in 10 home games, with 21 goals scored and only 8 conceded.

Across all phases, Roma W average 2.0 goals per game and concede 0.9, underlining a balance between attacking punch and defensive control. They have yet to fail to score in any league fixture this season, and their 11 clean sheets (5 at home, 6 away) show how often they are able to shut games down at both ends of the pitch.

Form-wise, the leaders arrive in peak condition. Their official form line in the league reads “WWWWW”, and across all phases their broader sequence is stacked with wins, with only one defeat in the long run of results provided. The biggest home win, 4-0, and biggest away win, 0-3, show they can dismantle opponents comprehensively, while the heaviest loss (5-2 away) remains a solitary outlier.

Tactically, Roma W are consistent. The 4-3-3 has been their most-used shape (8 times), with 4-1-4-1 and 4-4-2 each appearing twice. That suggests a side comfortable with a high, aggressive front line, supported by a midfield that can either sit in a single pivot (4-1-4-1) or flatten into two banks of four when game management is required. Their card distribution shows discipline early in games and a capacity to stay composed; only one red card has been shown all season, and that came in the 16–30 minute window.

In the final third, the standout individual is midfielder Manuela Giugliano. She is the league’s second-ranked player by rating, with 8 goals and 2 assists from 19 appearances, a 7.62 average rating, and the number 10 shirt. Her 33 shots (16 on target) and 22 key passes underline her dual role as shooter and creator, while 432 passes at 70% accuracy make her the tempo-setter in possession. Importantly, she has converted 3 penalties without a miss, dovetailing with Roma W’s team record of 5 penalties scored from 5. That reliability from the spot adds another layer of threat in tight moments.

Genoa W: survival battle and away-day struggles

At the other end of the table, Genoa W arrive in Rome under heavy pressure. They are 12th with 10 points, a goal difference of -23, and a form line of “LDLLD” in the league. Across 21 matches they have just 2 wins, 4 draws and 15 defeats, scoring 18 and conceding 41. The defensive record is especially alarming: an average of 2.0 goals conceded per game, with 19 against at home and 22 away.

Their away form is a major concern. Genoa W have not won on the road in 10 attempts, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses, scoring only 7 and conceding 22. They have failed to score in 7 matches overall (4 at home, 3 away), which, against the league’s best defence, hints at a long afternoon if they cannot find a way to threaten.

Tactically, Genoa W are less settled. They have used 4-3-3 most often (6 times), but have also experimented with 4-1-4-1, 3-4-1-2, 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 4-1-3-2 and 4-3-2-1. That tactical churn suggests a coaching staff still searching for the right balance between solidity and attacking presence. Their biggest away defeat, 5-0, and biggest home defeat, 2-5, show that when their defensive structure collapses, it can do so heavily. Discipline-wise, they pick up a lot of yellow cards late in games, particularly between 76–90 minutes, which may reflect fatigue and pressure in closing stages.

There is at least one positive: Genoa W have taken and scored one penalty this season, showing they can capitalise on rare moments in the box. But with only 3 clean sheets all season and no consistent attacking star highlighted in the data, they will likely approach this trip with a focus on deep defending and counter-attacks, hoping to frustrate Roma W and steal something late.

Head-to-head: a new rivalry tilted towards Roma

The competitive head-to-head record provided between these two sides is extremely limited, with only one league meeting in the data.

• On 25 January 2026 in Genoa, in Serie A Women regular season Round 11, Genoa W hosted Roma W at Stadio La Sciorba. The match finished 0-1, with Roma W winning away.

That single result reinforces the broader pattern: Roma W have already shown they can handle this opponent on the road, and now they bring the fixture back to their own fortress.

Key tactical battles

This match is likely to be defined by Roma W’s structured possession against Genoa W’s reactive defending.

Roma W’s 4-3-3 should give them width and multiple passing lanes into the half-spaces, with Giugliano orchestrating from midfield. Her ability to combine shots from range with incisive through balls makes her the central problem for Genoa W. The hosts’ record of never failing to score this season, coupled with 21 home goals at an average of 2.1 per game, suggests they will create sustained pressure.

Genoa W, by contrast, must prioritise compactness between the lines. Their 4-3-3 can easily flatten into a 4-5-1 without the ball, trying to crowd Roma W’s midfield and deny Giugliano time. With their vulnerability to heavy defeats, they may be inclined to sit deeper than usual, limit space in behind, and hope to break when Roma W commit numbers forward. The visitors’ late yellow-card pattern hints that they struggle when defending waves of attacks late on; managing those phases will be crucial.

Set pieces and penalties could also play a role. Roma W’s perfect 5/5 record from the spot and Giugliano’s 3/3 individual conversion rate mean any clumsy challenge in the box could be fatal for Genoa W.

The verdict

All available data points strongly towards a home win. Roma W are unbeaten at Stadio Tre Fontane, top of the league, prolific in attack, and secure in defence. Genoa W, bottom of the table, winless away and conceding heavily on the road, face one of the toughest assignments of their season.

Barring a major upset, Roma W should have the quality and structure to control the game, create multiple chances and extend their lead at the top. For Genoa W, success may be defined less by the result and more by whether they can stay organised, limit the damage, and carry any confidence into the remaining fixtures of their relegation fight.