ROME (Interstat) — AS Roma returns to Serie A action Friday looking to halt a concerning slide when it hosts struggling Pisa at the Stadio Olimpico.

The match, scheduled for April 10, 2026, pits a Roma side reeling from consecutive heavy defeats against a Pisa team mired in the relegation zone and desperate for points.

Roma’s form has collapsed in recent weeks. After a 3-3 draw with Juventus on March 1 sparked optimism, the Giallorossi have won just once in their last seven matches across all competitions. They are coming off a demoralizing 5-2 loss at Inter Milan last Sunday, preceded by a 2-1 defeat to Atalanta’s under-20 side. Defensive frailty has been a glaring issue.

Pisa’s campaign has been defined by inconsistency and defensive woes. They were thrashed 5-0 at Como on March 22 and 4-0 by Juventus in early March, but showed fight in a 3-1 win over Cagliari on March 15. Their most recent outing was a narrow 1-0 home loss to Torino on April 5. A concerning trend is their lack of goals; they have been shut out in five of their last ten league matches.

The head-to-head history favors Roma, who earned a 1-0 victory at Pisa in their most recent meeting on Aug. 30, 2025.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Friday’s contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw. That result would likely satisfy Pisa more than Roma, as the hosts are in urgent need of a victory to stabilize their season.

For Pisa, every point is critical in their survival battle. Their next match is against Genoa on April 19. Roma faces a quick turnaround, with a crucial derby against Atalanta looming on April 18.

Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. local time (1845 GMT) at the Stadio Olimpico.