AS Roma under Gian Piero Gasperini has become a goal factory, topping the Serie A table with two wins and eight goals scored. The capital club has started the season with a perfect six points and a +8 goal difference, according to data verified as of September 2, 2026.

A stark offensive improvement from the start of last season is evident. Back then, Roma took eight matches to score eight goals. Now, with two braces against Fiorentina and Verona, the pace has radically changed.

Donyell Malen is the man in the hottest form. The Dutch forward has already netted five times in the first two matchdays, taking his personal tally to 19 goals in 20 Serie A appearances since joining Roma. After beating Lecce, Malen stated "it's okay to dream," capturing the optimism around the team. However, both he and the coach immediately emphasized the one-game-at-a-time approach with the phrase "We think match by match."

Gasperini's work, in his second year after a third-place finish and Champions League qualification, is paying clear dividends. The team doesn't score only through Malen, but through a collective game that creates constant chances. This makes Roma one of the most entertaining sides in the league.

The schedule gets tough immediately. The next league match, is on Monday against Torino. First, however, comes a significant test: on Sunday, September 5, league-leading Roma hosts Atalanta, currently fifth. It's a fixture that will further measure the team's progress.

Right after, the team will face Inter before the international break. The real milestone, though, is the return to the Champions League after a seven-year absence. The debut is scheduled in Istanbul against Fenerbahce.

Even on the outgoing transfer front, Gasperini played a decisive role. The coach blocked an attempted move for Manu Koné to Chelsea. This choice indicates a desire to maintain a competitive and deep squad to handle the double commitment in the league and European cup.

The team, which you can review in detail on our squad page, seems to have the right balance. The defense, with zero goals conceded, is working as well as the attack. Gasperini's Roma aims to confirm its place at the top, one match at a time. The next opportunity is Sunday at 8:45 PM at the Stadio Olimpico against Atalanta.