MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 02: AS Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini looks on before the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Some supporters arrive at Ibrox already feeling edgy ahead of the clash with Roma. The first glimmer of concern centres on the club’s current league position where the Italian side sit higher than expected. That situation alone makes the meeting nasty for Rangers. Most fans keep the faith in the squad but acknowledge that the perceived strength of the visitor demands respect. From Ibrox to Rome the entire campaign now pivots on performance and nerve.

Roma’s place in the Serie A table gives Rangers watchers little comfort. they have established table status and that earns big respect. For Rangers fans it does not matter that Roma have low scoring nights. The fear flows from status and reputation rather than pure output. Against Rangers at Ibrox the club must ignore that aura and focus on dominating each moment. But the catch? They hardly score goals! And now they’ve lost their main man Paulo Dybala at that.

Furthermore Roma’s recent slip...