TURIN, Italy, September 15, 2026: Roma have spent the opening month of the Serie A season collecting different kinds of victories.
They overwhelmed Fiorentina.
They dismantled Lecce.
They needed two goals after the 90th minute to escape Atalanta.
Story at a glance
Torino vs Roma Result: Who Scored in Roma’s 2-0 Win?
Malen opened the scoring for Roma in the 39th minute before Pisilli completed the victory three minutes into stoppage time.
How Did Roma Beat Torino Despite Having Less Possession?
Torino actually had more of the ball.
How Many Goals Has Donyell Malen Scored for Roma This Season?
Malen has scored six goals in Roma’s first four Serie A matches.
Why Was Niccolò Pisilli’s Goal Against Torino Important?
Pisilli’s 93rd-minute finish removed the final uncertainty from a match Roma had controlled more convincingly than the score suggested.
Where Are Roma in the Serie A Table After Beating Torino?
Roma have 12 points from four matches.
Against Torino on Monday, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side found another route.
Donyell Malen scored in the 39th minute before Niccolò Pisilli added a stoppage-time second as Roma won 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, maintaining their perfect league start and setting up an early summit meeting with Inter.
Four matches have now produced four Roma victories, 12 goals and only one conceded.
That record carries even more significance because Inter also reached 12 points later on Monday night. The two perfect teams meet at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
Roma’s early form was already one of the central stories in The Sports Encounter’s preseason Serie A title-race analysis.
Four rounds later, the question surrounding Gasperini’s team has changed.
Roma no longer need to prove they deserve early attention.
They now have to show how far this start can travel when the defending champions arrive in Rome.
Torino vs Roma Result: Who Scored in Roma’s 2-0 Win?
Malen opened the scoring for Roma in the 39th minute before Pisilli completed the victory three minutes into stoppage time.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A 2026-27 |
| Venue | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| Final score | Torino 0-2 Roma |
| Roma scorers | Donyell Malen 39′, Niccolò Pisilli 90+3′ |
| Roma points | 12 from four matches |
| Torino points | 3 from four matches |
The official Torino match report confirms the goals and lineups.
Roma started with Mile Svilar behind Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi and Mario Hermoso, while Pisilli partnered Bryan Cristante in midfield.
Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé operated behind Malen.
Torino began with Giovanni Simeone leading the attack and Nikola Vlašić supporting him, but the home side struggled to turn possession into enough pressure inside Roma’s penalty area.
How Did Roma Beat Torino Despite Having Less Possession?
Torino actually had more of the ball.
It did not translate into greater attacking control.
| Statistic | Torino | Roma |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 6 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Passes | 477 | 407 |
| Pass accuracy | 84% | 84% |
| Corners | 1 | 8 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Fouls | 7 | 20 |
Those numbers capture one of the more interesting features of Gasperini’s Roma.
They do not need to dominate possession to dominate the areas that matter.
Roma took more than twice as many shots and generated eight corners to Torino’s one despite finishing with only 48% of the ball.
That profile fits a team comfortable attacking quickly once possession changes hands.
Gasperini’s structure encourages aggressive movement ahead of the ball rather than long spells of circulation for their own sake.
Torino could complete passes.
Roma were far better at turning possession into threat.
That flexibility was already evident during Roma’s dramatic 2-1 comeback against Atalanta on Matchday 3, when Hermoso and Soulé scored in the 90th and 93rd minutes.
How Many Goals Has Donyell Malen Scored for Roma This Season?
Malen has scored six goals in Roma’s first four Serie A matches.
Three came in the 4-0 opening-day victory over Fiorentina.
He followed that with two more when Roma destroyed Lecce 4-0.
The goal in Turin added another.
His wider Serie A numbers are becoming even harder to ignore.
Before Monday’s match, Torino’s official statistical preview noted that Malen had scored 19 league goals in 20 appearances during the 2026 calendar year.
Monday’s strike takes that total to 20.
Why Is Donyell Malen So Effective Under Gian Piero Gasperini?
Malen’s value comes from movement as much as finishing.
He is not tied permanently to the penalty area.
He can attack behind a defensive line, move toward wider spaces and exploit gaps created when Dybala, Soulé or Roma’s wing-backs draw defenders elsewhere.
Gasperini praised those qualities before the Torino match, describing Malen’s scoring numbers as extraordinary.
The relationship between player and system was one reason Roma ranked so highly in TSE’s complete Serie A 2026-27 preview.
The opening four rounds have strengthened that case.
Teams know Malen is Roma’s primary scoring threat.
They have not worked out how to stop him consistently.
Why Was Niccolò Pisilli’s Goal Against Torino Important?
Pisilli’s 93rd-minute finish removed the final uncertainty from a match Roma had controlled more convincingly than the score suggested.
It also continued an encouraging start for the 21-year-old midfielder.
Pisilli scored in Roma’s 4-0 opening-day victory over Fiorentina and has now found the net again four rounds into the season.
His contribution matters because Gasperini’s midfield demands more than ball recovery.
Midfielders are expected to arrive around the penalty area, press aggressively and recognize when an attack creates space beyond the forwards.
Pisilli’s late run in Turin rewarded exactly that type of involvement.
For a team already receiving goals from Malen, Soulé, Hermoso and others, another scoring source makes defensive preparation even more complicated.
Where Are Roma in the Serie A Table After Beating Torino?
Roma have 12 points from four matches.
Inter also have 12 after completing their own fourth consecutive league victory later on Monday.
The official Serie A standings provide the latest table throughout the season.
Roma’s opening sequence now reads:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Roma vs Fiorentina | 4-0 |
| Lecce vs Roma | 0-4 |
| Roma vs Atalanta | 2-1 |
| Torino vs Roma | 0-2 |
Total: 12 points, 12 goals scored, one conceded.
Roma’s start stands out even in a Serie A season that has already produced several strong challengers.
Como have moved rapidly into the European conversation. Cagliari have exceeded expectations. Milan, Lazio and Napoli remain close enough to keep the top end compressed.
Our Matchday 4 Saturday analysis showed how quickly the early table was changing before Roma and Inter played their Monday fixtures.
After Monday, however, two teams have created a small separation.
They meet next.
When Is Roma vs Inter in Serie A?
Roma host Inter on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. local time at the Stadio Olimpico.
The fixture is confirmed on AS Roma’s official match schedule and ticket page.
Four rounds are far too early for any match to decide the Scudetto.
This meeting still carries genuine early significance.
Roma and Inter will enter with perfect league records.
Inter are defending champions.
Roma finished third last season and entered the new campaign as one of the most plausible challengers to the established title hierarchy.
The Sports Encounter’s title-race forecast identified Gasperini’s second season as the point when Roma’s tactical development could become particularly dangerous.
The first month has produced exactly that possibility.
Why Roma vs Inter Is the First Major Serie A Title Test
Inter have already shown unusual resilience.
Roma have shown consistency across several different types of matches.
Gasperini’s side dismantled two opponents by four goals, recovered from a late deficit against Atalanta and then handled a difficult away match in Turin without needing overwhelming possession.
That variety makes Saturday especially interesting.
Roma have already proved they can attack.
Inter will test whether they can control an opponent capable of matching their physical intensity, attacking depth and confidence.
Serie A’s broader competitive landscape has looked unusually open from the beginning. Our opening-weekend review captured the first evidence of that depth across the league.
Roma versus Inter now gives the season its first direct meeting between the two perfect teams.
What Went Wrong for Torino Against Roma?
Torino’s possession was respectable.
Their attacking output was not.
Six shots and one corner across 90 minutes rarely create enough sustained pressure against a team as efficient as Roma.
The home side also failed to score against Roma in Turin for the second time in 2026.
Malen had already scored at the same stadium in January when Roma won 2-0.
Monday produced the same final score.
Ignazio Abate’s side have three points from four matches after losing to Milan and Sassuolo, beating Fiorentina, and now falling to Roma.
The Fiorentina win showed they can compete when their pressing and transitions connect properly.
Against Roma, the spaces that mattered were controlled far more effectively by the visitors.
Torino now need to prevent one promising away victory from becoming an isolated result.
The lower and middle sections of Serie A are already tightening, with teams such as Cagliari turning early points into genuine momentum. Our analysis of Cagliari’s early-season rise showed how quickly those points can reshape expectations.
Are Roma Genuine Serie A Title Contenders in 2026-27?
Four games cannot answer the Scudetto question.
They can identify whether the question deserves to be asked.
Roma have done enough for that.
Twelve points from twelve is the obvious evidence.
The goal difference strengthens it.
So does the variety of their victories.
Gasperini is working with a squad that already experienced his system throughout last season, when Roma finished third and qualified for the Champions League.
The first year established the structure.
This season has begun with greater attacking fluency inside it.
Malen is scoring relentlessly.
Soulé is influencing matches.
Pisilli is arriving from midfield.
Hermoso has already contributed a decisive goal.
Dybala remains capable of changing matches without carrying the entire creative burden.
That distribution makes Roma more difficult to reduce to one matchup.
The next stage begins against Inter.
A victory would not make Roma favorites in September.
It would provide the strongest evidence yet that the title race identified in TSE’s preseason analysis could become considerably more uncomfortable for the defending champions than expected.
What Does Torino 0-2 Roma Mean Beyond the Result?
Roma’s first two league victories were spectacular.
Monday’s was useful for a different reason.
They played away.
Torino had more possession.
Roma still created 13 shots, eight corners and the clearer scoring threat.
Malen delivered again.
Pisilli finished the job.
Three days after returning from a Champions League trip to Istanbul, where they drew 1-1 with Fenerbahçe, Roma produced another disciplined domestic victory.
That ability to carry European workload into league performance will matter throughout the season.
Roma are now four games into Serie A with a perfect record.
The fifth game is the one everyone will watch.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torino vs Roma
What was the Torino vs Roma score?
Roma beat Torino 2-0 in Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on September 14, 2026.
Who scored for Roma against Torino?
Donyell Malen scored in the 39th minute and Niccolò Pisilli scored in the 93rd minute.
How many goals has Donyell Malen scored in Serie A this season?
Malen has scored six Serie A goals through Roma’s first four league matches of the 2026-27 season.
How many points do Roma have after four Serie A matches?
Roma have 12 points after winning all four of their opening league matches.
Are Roma unbeaten in Serie A?
Yes. Roma have a perfect 4-0-0 record after four matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding only one.
How many shots did Roma have against Torino?
Roma recorded 13 shots, with five on target. Torino had six shots and three on target.
Who had more possession in Torino vs Roma?
Torino had 52% possession compared with Roma’s 48%.
How many corners did Roma have against Torino?
Roma won eight corners. Torino had one.
When is Roma vs Inter?
Roma host Inter at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. local time.
How many points do Roma and Inter have before their match?
Both clubs have 12 points from their first four Serie A matches.
Who is Roma’s coach?
Gian Piero Gasperini is Roma’s head coach and is in his second season with the club.
Who is Torino’s coach?
Ignazio Abate is Torino’s head coach for the 2026-27 season.
Who do Torino play next?
Torino travel to Bologna for their next Serie A match on September 19.
Can Roma win Serie A this season?
Roma have strengthened their credentials by winning their opening four matches, but the season remains in its early stages. Their home game against defending champions Inter will provide the strongest test of their title challenge so far.
