Roma take on Hellas Verona in what can only be described as a mid-table clash considering the current campaign. Both teams have been widely underwhelming, with Roma sat 7th in the table, and Verona, equally unable to make headway in Serie A, stuck in 14th.
The two sides will be desperately looking for a win, but for differing reasons. Roma currently stand two points adrift of a spot in next season's Europa Conference League, a place occupied by Lazio at present.
Alternatively, a win for Verona could potentially take them 11 points away from the relegation zone, effectively confirming their stay in the Italian top flight for at least another season.
It promises to be an entertaining fixture with both teams really looking to solidify their goals for the end of the campaign.
How the bookies view it: Easy Roma victory expected
This should really come as no surprise, but home side Roma are heavily tipped to take victory here. Claudio Ranieri's side are 22 points ahead of their evening's adversaries, and with home advantage to boot, bookies see this as a simple three points. Roma's odds of winning are priced at 5/12.
However, for those looking to back an upset, 9/1 are Verona's current chances of snatching a shock victory. This could provide excellent value in the long run, but seems wholly unlikely on paper. In the event that I Gialloblu arrive at the Stadio Olimpico with a draw in mind, their odds of securing it stand at 18/5 at present.
Recent head-to-head: Honours even
At face value this may appear a straightforward head-to-head. From the teams' last 19 meetings, Roma have won 11 times. However, when looking at the clubs' more recent data, an entirely different picture is painted.
Across their last four encounters, Verona have won twice, defeating Roma 3-2 in November 2024 earlier this season, as well as 2-1 in August of the previous season. Although they lost both away fixtures, stranger things have certainly happened in football.
Players to watch: Dovbyk to provide the goals
The game's player to watch should be an obvious one. Former Girona striker Artem Dovbyk has been on fire at times for Roma this season, racking up 11 Serie A goals in his first season at the Stadio Olimpico.
The only scorer in a 1-0 away win against Lecce at the end of March, Dovbyk has time and again proven his value to Ranieri's side, leading the line with his pace and power. At the end of the day, this match has the potential to be a slam dunk victory for Roma, and Dovbyk ought to be the player to make it happen.
Predicted lineups
Roma: Svilar (GK), Angelino, N'Dicka, Mancini, Celik, Cristiante, Saelemaekers, Pellegrini, Soule, Dovbyk
Verona: Montipo (GK), Ghilardi, Coppola, Valentini, Tchatchoua, Duda, Dawidowicz, Kastanos, Bradaric, Livramento, Mosquera
Anything else catch the eye?
A scoreline of 1-0 in Roma's favour comes in at an eye-catching 5/1. Considering Ranieri's team have won three of their previous five league matches by this scoreline, it seems a very tempting offer for punters to consider.
Similarly, 4/1 on Dovbyk to be the first goalscorer of the match appear to make a lot of sense for bettors. The Ukrainian striker has scored 35 league goals across the last two campaigns, and this fixture should prove no greater task than the rest. The forward could provide his backers with a sizeable return on the night.
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