AS Roma is looking to continue their prolific run in thee Europa League with a win over Feyenoord FC, who are in good touch recently. These two squads have different journey reaching this stage, but they have familiarity against each other. Roma finished at the second of their group stage, earning 13 points from their six matches. Fortunately for Roma, they were able to win their last two group matches in the group stage. Meanwhile, Feyenoord had a different journey in this round, as they dropped in the Europa League from the Champions League. Fortunately for Feyenoord, they are with a good run recently, as they are unbeaten in their last nine matches across all contests. The meeting between these two teams is on February 16, 2024, at 1:45 AM (GMT+8).
AS Roma
Roma, the 1991 UEFA Cup finalists, have secured their first major European trophy in 2022 with a victory in Tirana. Their first continental contest since the departure of controversial coach Jose Mourinho is set for Thursday’s first leg. Roma, who have won all three of their first three matches under new boss Daniele De Rossi, have only won one of their last eight away games in European competition. This includes the Europa League final in Budapest. The Italian side has also lost more than half of their away matches in Serie A thus far. This makes Feyenoord a potential first-leg advantage. Roma’s recent home defeat to Inter Milan left them sixth in the Serie A standings. The Italian team’s poor travel record and recent loss to Sheriff Tiraspol suggest they may have a better chance of winning the first leg.
Roma’s Romelu Lukaku has scored 20 times in his last 17 Europa League appearances, averaging 20 goals. Tammy Abraham is unavailable, but Chris Smalling resumed training. Bryan Cristante was withdrawn due to a back problem, potentially allowing Edoardo Bove’s promotion to the starting XI. Mile Svilar may be preferred over Rui Patricio in goal due to his below-par form.
Feyenoord FC
Feyenoord, the winners of the Eredivisie, finished third in the Champions League group stage after partnering with Roma’s Lazio. Despite winning two of their first three fixtures, they lost all three, leading to demotion to Europe’s second-tier competition. Feyenoord, who have twice won the Europa League’s predecessor, the UEFA Cup, and were crowned continental champions in 1970, have a strong pedigree. They have scored in 14 of their last 16 European matches and have extended their winning run across Eredivisie and KNVB Beker to nine matches. Although Feyenoord is still 10 points behind PSV, knockout competition may be the best route to silverware this season. Arne Slot will also aim for revenge after losing to Roma in the inaugural Europa Conference League final two years ago.
Rotterdammers’ back four is uncertain due to Quinten Timber’s concussion, a hamstring injury, and a calf injury. German goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther remains as the last line of defense. Meanwhile Alireza Jahanbakhsh could feature on the right flank, supporting top scorer Santiago Gimenez.
Prediction:
AS Roma (2.0)
Odds: -0.89
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