Preview: Chievo vs. Roma

Roma travel to Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi to play Chievo on Sunday desperately looking to halt a run of draws that have derailed their chances of winning the Serie A title.

Rudi Garcia's men have lost just twice in 25 games in the league this season, but seven draws in their last eight matches have seen the Giallorossi fall nine points adrift of Juventus in the standings.

Roma, after being reduced to 10 men, did fight back to draw 1-1 with the league leaders last weekend, but it was a result that only strengthened their rivals' bid to regain their crown.

Defender Vasilis Torosidis is suspended for the fixture after being dismissed last week, meaning that Davide Astori should be drafted into the starting lineup.

Alessandro Florenzi could also be brought into midfield as Garcia searches for the formula to get their title challenge back on track.

Chievo go into the game with one of the worst home records in Serie A, but it is their recent performances on their own patch that have helped create a gap between themselves and the relegation zone.

Head coach Rolando Maran witnessed his team secure a goalless draw against AC Milan last weekend, while the previous home contest saw them beat sixth-placed Sampdoria.

Chievo have a five-point cushion, but they still need to maximise their points to not only safeguard their top-flight status but to join a group of teams all vying for 12th spot.

Moran could name an unchanged lineup as he searches for just the third home win of the campaign.

Chievo:

Recent form: LLWWLD

Possible starting lineup: Bizzarri, Cesar, Dainelli, Zukanovic, Birsa, Izco, Hetemaj, Schelotto , Mattiello, Pellissier, Meggiorini

Roma:

Form in Serie A: DDWDDD Form in all competitions: WDDDWD

Possible starting lineup: De Sanctis, Holebas, Astori, Yanga-Mbiwa, Manolas, De Rossi, Keita, Pjanic, Totti, Gervinho, Ljajic

Sports Mole says: 1-2