Spurs versus Roma - Overview, Forecasts, and Top Picks
BeyondWords Tottenham take on Roma in the Europa League Thursday. The Lilywhites have racked up nine points from four European matches, while the Giallorossi have nabbed five. Spurs last draw was 17 games ago.
Spurs Struggling, But Spurring
Spurs have won ten of their last fourteen games. A four-game win streak was broken by a 3-2 defeat at Brighton, following a 4-1 league victory over West Ham and a 1-0 Europe win against AZ Alkmaar. Yet, they lost to Crystal Palace 1-0, creating only 0.74 xG in the match.
Inconsistency plagues Spurs. A 2-1 victory over second-string Manchester City in the Carabao Cup led to a dominant 4-1 home win versus Aston Villa - hauling in three late goals. A shocking 2-1 defeat to struggling Ipswich at home was countered by a 4-0 win over Manchester City.
Make Your Move: UEL## Spurs Squad Shake-Up
Injuries will sideline Richarlison and Wilson Odobert, but Rodrigo Bentancur is eligible for European action despite serving a domestic seven-match suspension.
Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero sit out in defense. Guglielmo Vicario underwent ankle surgery, so Fraser Forster stays between the posts. Timo Werner, Djed Spence, and Archie Gray are anticipated to start in this encounter.
Spurs' Desire to Win
Postecoglou may tinker with his squad, but the aggressive style remains. Spurs aim to clinch a victory to strengthen their position in the group, although they'll likely consolidate for the upcoming Premier League match against Fulham on Sunday.
Make Your Move: UEL## Roma's Rocky Road
Roma have experienced a turbulent season. Following Daniele De Rossi's dismissal, temporary improvement under Ivan Juricic (WDW) transpired. However, they've dropped six of their last ten matches, managing only two victories. A 1-0 home triumph versus Dinamo Kyiv in the Europa League was followed by a 5-1 thrashing at Fiorentina. A narrow 1-0 win over Torino was short-lived, leading to losses in three of the last four matches.
Their setbacks include a late 3-2 loss at Verona, a 1-1 draw at Royal Union Saint-Gilloise, and consecutive Serie A defeats to Bologna (3-2) and Napoli (1-0). In the Napoli loss, Roma managed only 37% possession, conceding 1.98 xG.
Roma's Reshuffled Roster
New coach Claudio Ranieri grapples with several injuries. Center-back Mario Hermoso has missed the past five matches and might not recover. Winger Alexis Saelemaekers is questionable after his absence since September.
questionable after his absence since September.
Striker Eldor Shomurodov is unlikely to take the pitch. Paulo Dybala is slated to rejoin, while Mats Hummels is expected to return to the starting defense.
Roma's Recovery Mission
Ranieri aims to elicit a strong response from his squad as they aim to revive their season. While Roma require a win, a cautious approach may prevail against Tottenham.
Key Stats
Tottenham: Have won ten of the last fourteen matches, with Solanke scoring eight goals in his last fourteen games.
Roma: Wrestling with a winless streak of thirteen road matches in all competitions, Roma have won just four of the last seventeen contests.
Roma: Have dropped six of the last ten matches.
Bet Now: UEL## Prediction
Given their recent form, Roma may struggle to find a result against Spurs. However, the Lilywhites' defensive woes could make for a competitive match.
Best Bet: Over 3.5 goals at 2.10.
Value Bet: Draw at 4.20.
Anytime Goalscorer Market: Solanke at 2.50.
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- Spurs will be missing Richarlison and Wilson Odobert due to injuries, but Rodrigo Bentancur is eligible for European action.
- Timo Werner, Djed Spence, and Archie Gray are anticipated to start for Spurs in their encounter against Roma.
- Postecoglou may tinker with his squad, but Spurs aim to clinch a victory to strengthen their position in the group.
- Roma have dropped six of their last ten matches and have won only two out of their last seventeen contests.
- Striker Eldor Shomurodov is unlikely to take the pitch for Roma, but Paulo Dybala is slated to rejoin, while Mats Hummels is expected to return to the starting defense.
