Only victory can help Roma secure a direct route to the Europa League's last 16, as they host Sheriff Tiraspol in Thursday's Group G finale.
To avoid a playoff, the Giallorossi must win at Stadio Olimpico and hope Slavia Prague slip up against Servette; meanwhile, their visitors have already been eliminated and will finish last no matter what happens in Rome.
Although a place in the Europa League knockout phase has already been assured, thanks to three wins from four previously, Jose Mourinho's men will face a playoff against one of eight third-placed finishers from the Champions League's group stage if they cannot leapfrog Slavia Prague, who lead the table by two points.
As Slavia also have a superior goal difference, even one more point could see the Czech club through on Thursday evening - providing Roma do not beat Sheriff by at least four goals.
The Giallorossi both won and lost 2-0 against their rivals for top spot earlier in the process, in addition to taking four points from Servette, and after winning 2-1 in Transnistria when they last met Sheriff - with Lukaku on target again - the Serie A side will now aim to wrap things up with another success.
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