- Date and Time: Wednesday, December 18, 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
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Roma
Roma are used to grinding it out every time they step onto a football pitch in Italy. They won’t have expected a draw as comfortable as this one—against Sampdoria at home—in the round of sixteen stages of the Coppa Italia. The home team have a massive advantage in this game with their stylish play, which involves a lot of short passing and crossing on the odd occasion.
The Giallorossi’s high spirits were brought down to earth by Como in the Serie A this weekend, who beat them 0-2. They’ll have to be careful this time and not allow Sampdoria to be taken too easily. Roma’s defense is legendary, and they’ll be keen on keeping the ball for most of the time. Hermoso and Ndicka must be on their markers and put up their usual good showing.
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— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) December 16, 2024
The home team like to play with a three-man defense in which the midfielders have the important job of creating transitions. Giallorossi‘s passing skills are known across Italy, with the final intention of reaching Paulo Dybala at the top. El Shaarawy and Saelemaekers are also key players who can chip in with goals and assists when the time comes.
Sampdoria
Sampdoria know how challenging it is to take on Roma away from home. However, to qualify for the next round of the tournament, they must stay on their toes and not allow the home team to keep possession of the ball. Sampdoria are known to use their wings and build up play from the back.
It’ll worry the visiting side that they’ve not won a single game in their last five encounters. Over the weekend, they played out a goalless draw against Spezia. Their fans will also be worried that Sampdoria have not won a single straight game in the Coppa Italia. They’ll come into this fixture on the back of two 1-1 draws they won via penalties.
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— U.C. Sampdoria (@sampdoria) December 14, 2024
Roma, on the other hand, are playing their first tournament match. The visiting side’s attackers, Coda and Tutino, must put their hands up in this game to ensure they strike at the base of Giallorossi‘s defense and force the latter to take shelter. Midfielders Ricci and Benedetti, too, have to take responsibility for winning second balls in midfield and not withdrawing from physical tussles.
Bet hereRoma vs Sampdoria Prediction
- Pick: Roma to win
- Odds: 1.336 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Roma 2-1 Sampdoria
Roma are the downright favorites to win this game against Sampdoria, and we expect them to do so comfortably. The Blucerchiati haven’t won a match in their last seven attempts. Roma, on the other hand, have won the previous three games they’ve played against this opponent.
The home team are in a good vein of form and will want to forget the disappointment against Como in the Serie A in a hurry. Their attackers, led by Dybala, will be hopeful of a strong performance in this game. In fact, out of the last five matches between these two teams, Roma have been unbeaten in four.
Roma vs Sampdoria Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total over 2 goals
- Odds: 1.31 (22Bet)
We expect over 2 goals to be scored between Roma and Sampdoria. The home team like scoring against these opponents and have notched up six goals in their last four matches against them.
Although Leandro Paredes’s and Bryan Cristante’s absence may force their manager, Claudio Ranieri, to make a few changes, it won’t stop Roma from scoring easy goals against Sampdoria’s defense.
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