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Roma vs Athletic: Europa League Match Prediction
On September 26, Roma will host Athletic in the opening round of the Europa League. Will the Wolves secure their second consecutive home victory and kick off the tournament with confidence, or will the Basques claim three points in their fourth match in a row, pulling off an upset in Rome? In our analysis, we will thoroughly examine the strengths and weaknesses of both teams and suggest reliable betting options. What will the final outcome be?
Command Analysis
Roma
ItalyCurrent Form
Roma has had a poor start to the season and parted ways with their head coach. Following a 1-1 draw against Genoa in the fourth round, Daniele De Rossi was dismissed, and Ivan Juric took over. In Juric's first match in charge, the Wolves achieved a stunning 3-0 victory over Udinese, marking their first win of the season and climbing to ninth place in the standings.
Injuries and Suspensions
Le Fee and Saelemaekers are currently injured.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In five matches this season, Roma has secured just one victory
- In both of their home games this season, Roma has scored
Projected Lineup: Svilar – Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, Angelino – Pizilli, Cristante, Pellegrini – Sule, Dovbyk, El Shaarawy.
Athletic Bilbao
SpainCurrent Form
Athletic Club has had a commendable start to the La Liga season, although they have made a few missteps. Currently, Ernesto Valverde's team stands third in the standings with 13 points, trailing leaders Barcelona by five points. After a 3-1 victory over Celta in the last match, Athletic secured their third consecutive win and their fourth of the season.
Injuries and Suspensions
Simon, N. Williams, Alvarez, and Berchiche are currently injured.
Notable Betting Trends
- Athletic has won their last three matches
- In only one of their last four matches has Athletic failed to concede
Projected Lineup: Agirrezabala – de Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Boiro – de Galarreta, Hauregisar – I. Williams, Sancet, Jalo – Garuseta.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 2:1
In the last 10 matches, 'Atletico' recorded this score twice
8.40Bet 'Roma' Will Score in First Half
In the last two matches, this bet for 'Roma' has been successful
1.99Bet 'Athletic' Will Score in Second Half
In the last three matches, this wager for 'Athletic' has been successful
2.05Tip and bets
AS Roma is undoubtedly heading into today's match with a strong mindset, and a victory against Udinese could boost their confidence significantly. At home, the Wolves are likely to take risks and play an attacking game, while Athletic Club has a tendency to concede goals away, making it unlikely they will keep a clean sheet in Rome. Furthermore, the Basques are known for their excellent finishing skills, and opportunities will surely arise against Roma's defense.
We anticipate goals in this match. Our prediction is both teams to score, with odds of 1.95.
Match Outcome Bet
After securing their first win of the season, Roma will look to build on that success in their home match against Athletic Club. Coach of the Wolves is likely to implement some rotation in the squad, but it shouldn’t be significant enough to weaken the team. There will be plenty of motivation. Athletic Club is dealing with several player issues and typically performs worse in away matches, making a bet on the hosts a sensible choice.
Bet – Roma to win. This option is available at 2.09
Corners Bet
Roma is expected to spend considerable time on the attack at home, while Athletic Club will likely respond, leading to a high number of corners.
Bet – total over 9.5 corners. This option is available at 1.85
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