UEFA Europa League - AS Roma VS Feyenoord Prediction

UEFA Europa League - AS Roma VS Feyenoord
Match Time: 23-02-2024 04:00 Friday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Roma has demonstrated a strong gaming performance with 12 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss in their last 15 home games across different competitions. However, there are reports of defensive weaknesses that the team needs to address. Feyenoord, on the other hand, hasn't enjoyed a good run in their away games in the UEFA Champions League group, losing all three of them. Importantly, Roma has consistently demonstrated dominance over Feyenoord in recent years, advancing from all of their last three European knockout stage ties. This would somewhat boost their confidence preceding the upcoming match.

In their last match, Roma won over Frosinone 3-0 on their turf. That said, it's worth noting that the scoreline may not offer a comprehensive account of the game dynamics. Frosinone had significantly more opportunities than the Romans but couldn't convert them into points. This defensive vulnerability might give Daniele De Rossi some worry as they're on the verge of facing the Dutch giants another time. Meanwhile, Feyenoord managed to maintain a ten-point gap with PSV Eindhoven at the top of Eredivisie rankings following a close 1-0 victory against ten-men RKC Waalwijk.

Head-to-Head
This year marks the third successive knockout-phase meeting between Roma and Feyenoord in European competitions, the fourth if we consider all encounters. On all previous three occasions, Roma managed to edge forward, including a significant1-0 victory in the final match of the first UEFA Conference League edition in 2022. Notably, both teams were being able to score in four of the six head-to-head games.

Odds Analysis
Given the recent form and confidence, Roma seems to be on an upward curve ever since Daniele De Rossi took Jose Mourinho's leadership role. There is a clear need, however, for De Rossi to manage the team's defensive issues. Roma's defense conceded four goals in a recent home loss against Inter Millan, and allowed seven shots on target during the weekend's win over Frosinone. While Feyenoord has been involved in some close games recently, it is unlikely that either team will fail to score during this Thursday's match at Stadio Olimpico. Notably, four of the last six head-to-head games between these two ended with goals from both sides. The primary prediction is for both teams to score at 1.75 odds.

Feyenoord, though unbeaten in eleven consecutive games across various competitions, has lost all their away games in this term of the UEFA Champions League. They also hold a disadvantage record against Roma in recent years. Roma, known as La Lupa, boasted a record of 12 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 15 home matches across tournaments. Thus, the odds seem to favor a home win at 2.10 odds.

Pick: Both Teams Score