AS Roma continues their pursuit for a top four finish with a win against US Salernitana, who aims for a safe lead in the league table. Roma is a team who is likely to participate in the European, but a win here could give them a safer lead. They are currently sitting at the seventh of the league table with 59 points. However, if Roma would be fortunate enough to win here, they could climb at the sixth with 62 points. Salernitana on the other hand is looking to widen their gap with the teams in the drop zone. They are at the 15th of the league table, just three points above the relegation zone. Salernitana is with eight points lead with the team at the 18th, so they want to widen their lead through a win. Roma will host this match on May 23, 2023, at 12:30 AM (GMT+8).
These two teams first met each other in 1945, and since then, they only had 11 matches played against each other. From those meetings, the hosts came out as the more dominant one, winning nine matches. The visitors on the other hand only had one win, and the remaining one ended in draw. Additionally, when it comes to home games, the hosts have won all their home games against the visitors. They also managed to keep three clean sheets in their last four games across all competitions. The visitors on the other hand are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches in the league. However, when it comes to their away game, they are winless in their last seven away games in the contest.
AS Roma
Sitting at the seventh of the league table, Roma are still aiming to finish at the top four in the league table. They are with 59 points, and are still seven points behind the team at the fourth, so they need to win every games as possible. Fortunately, Roma were able to pick up themselves and are now unbeaten in their last five matches in the league. This is the momentum they want to bring in this match, as they continue to fight for a spot in the European stage. However, Roma is coming into this match from a goalless draw against Bologna. Despite their unbeaten run, Roma is actually dropping in form recently, having just win in their last seven games, However, it is expected that Roma will push harder in this game, to reach for their aim.
It is expected that Roma will make little changes in their squad for this match, due to fitness issues. Both Leonardo Spinazzola, and Seki Celik sustained their own injuries against Leverkusen. Fortunately, Stephan El Shaarawy, and Diego Llorente are both coming back from their injuries. Paulo Dybala, and Chris Smalling on the other hand are both expected to get some minutes in this match.
US Salernitana
Salernitana on the other hand is looking to widen their lead against the team at the 18th, as they are currently at the 15th. They are currently with 38 points, with eight points lead with the team at the drop zone. A win in this match could make them steal the 14th spot, a safer spot for them. Salernitana finally returned on winning ways on their last match, winning against Atalanta, in a 1-0 win. However, it seems like playing away from home is not good for them, as they only recorded a couple of wins in their away matches. In fact, Salernitana have lost their last five matches on the road against Roma. Coming into this match, they are hoping to finally put a stop in this record, and finally win on the road against Roma.
Salernitana only have won injury concern coming into this match, with Federico Fazio being on the sides due to his injury. Dylan Bronn on the other hand is coming back from his suspension, so expect him to play and add power for his squad.
Prediction:
AS Roma (1.5)
Odds: -0.89
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