Preview: Parma vs. Roma

Roma will be aiming to maintain their perfect start to the Serie A season with victory over Parma away from home on Monday.

Rudi Garcia's side have been in impressive form so far this campaign, having won both of their league matches.

A 2-0 away win against Livorno on the opening day of the season was following by a 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona at the Stadio Olimpico, leading to suggestions that this term the Giallorossi could challenge for a top-four finish.

However, Roma will be put to a stern test at Parma, who have yet to win this season but are strong at home.

The hosts will be without the injured duo Gabriel Paletta and Daniele Galloppa, but in forward Antonio Cassano, coach Roberto Donadoni has a player who can win matches with a moment of magic.

Meanwhile, Roma are without long-term absentees Michael Bradley and Tin Jedvaj, and are unlikely to make any change to the side that won before the two-week international break.

Recent form

Parma: DL

Roma: WW

Possible starting lineups

Parma: Mirante; Cassani, Felipe, Lucarelli; Biabiany, Marchionni, Valdes, Parolo, Gobbi; Cassano, Amauri

Roma: De Sanctis; Maicon, Benatia, Castan, Balzaretti; Pjanic, De Rossi, Strootman; Florenzi, Totti, Ljajic

Sports Mole says: 1-2