Roma held to goalless draw at Como but stay unbeaten

Roma could not find a way through at Como 1907, drawing 0-0 on Sunday 11 October in matchday 6 of Serie A. The result extends their unbeaten start to 6 matches, though it is a second consecutive draw after three wins.

The numbers behind that start are unusual. Roma have scored 14 and conceded 3, a goal difference of +11 that is the best in the division. They have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 0, which puts them on 14 points and third in the table.

Only Inter and Lazio, both on 16 points, sit above them. Inter lead on a goal difference of +10; Lazio are second at +7. Roma have the stronger goal difference of the three, which says something about how they have managed games rather than how they have blown opponents away.

Donyell Malen has done much of the scoring, with 6 goals, the highest individual tally in Serie A. Behind him, Gustavo Varela of Monza and Antonio Raimondo of Frosinone have 4 each.

Next comes a home fixture. Roma host Genoa on Saturday 17 October in matchday 7, a chance to turn two draws back into wins and keep pace with the two clubs ahead of them.

The home and away splits are worth a look, though. Roma have taken 11 points at home against 7 on the road, with 4 and 2 draws respectively. Third place is deserved. Is it a title push? Not yet — the draws are stacking up.