Roma visits Sampdoria for their Serie A match on October 18, 2022, at 12:30 AM (GMT+8). Roma is hoping not to bring in the Serie A their struggles in Europe as they have been unlucky in that area. The visitors are hoping they could finally get their three straight wins in Serie A. On the other hand, Sampdoria are still winless and currently at the rock-bottom of the league table. The hosts are hoping they could finally get more wins in the league which they need the most.
During the 31 encounters between these two teams, Roma obviously have the advantage winning 15 games. The hosts on the other hand, only won eight matches while the remaining eight all ended in draw. Moreover, Sampdoria is winless during their last six Serie A meetings against Roma. Coming into this match, both teams are coming from tough losses, so they are not really confident going into this match. However, the visitors could get motivation with the fact that they can finally get their third consecutive victory coming into this match. Additionally, they are also the one at the advantage, so that could serve as their motivation.
AS Roma
Roma is a bit unlucky in the Europa League as they cannot get their game going in the tournament. On their last match in the tournament, they had a 1-1 draw against Real Betis in the group stage. Now that they go back in Serie A, they are hoping they could get different result. They are currently sixth in the league table, winning three of their last five league games. Roma’s acquisition to Paulo Dybala was sensational, but he picked up an injury which hurts Roma. His presence could have been a huge help for more successful matches for Roma in the future.
With the absence of Dybala because his sustained injury, this squad is expected to give their captain, Lorenzo Pellegrini, a more advanced position. Moreover, Andrea Belotti, who scored nine Serie A goals against their opponent, retains his place up front. Zeki Celik, and Georgino Wijnaldum are both sidelined because of their respective injuries. Luckily, Nicolo Zaniolo is back for this team after serving his suspension in Europa League.
U.C. Sampdoria
Just like the home team, Sampdoria come into this game with a 1-1 draw against Bologna in Serie A. This club is currently at the bottom of the standings and never experienced victory this season in Serie A. This squad does not have a good start in the league, which follows their four defeats out of their last five matches. The struggles of this squad could be the result of their attackers’ struggles, which orchestrates the whole team. They are currently four points behind the 17th in the league table. Good thing for them, they can go up the standings if they produce good results from their future matches. However, winning against Roma is easier said than done.
Adding to the team’s struggles if their reshuffle defensively. Jeison Murillo will be sidelined until December, following his hamstring injury last week. Meanwhile, Harry Winks already returned in training, but it still needing to wait longer before debuting for the team.
Prediction:
AS Roma (2.5)
Odds: -0.98
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