Analysis The numbers behind the result
Roma demolish Fiorentina with clinical finishing and dominant possession
Roma's 4-0 victory was fully deserved, outperforming Fiorentina both in expected goals (2.77 vs 0.28) and actual finishing. The hosts' superior possession (61%) translated into far higher quality chances, with 13 shots inside the box compared to Fiorentina's 3 and 8 shots on target versus 4.
Donyell Malen's hat-trick (27', 52', 60')—all assisted by Paulo Dybala—was the decisive contribution, exploiting Fiorentina's defensive fragility. Roma's efficiency was stark: they scored 4 goals from just 2.77 xG, while Fiorentina failed to capitalize on their limited xG (0.28). The visitors' 6 shots from outside the box highlighted their lack of cutting edge in the final third.
The most telling stat was Roma's shot conversion rate: 4 goals from 17 total shots (23.5%) compared to Fiorentina's 0 from 9.