- Roma have drawn three of their last five matches.
- Both teams’ recent stalemate ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Roma have reached the Europa League semi-finals in consecutive seasons.
Cagey Contest Expected in Rome
Roma have been a dominant force in European football recently, securing the 2021-22 Conference League title and reaching the Europa League semi-finals in the past two seasons. Their campaign kicks off with a challenging fixture against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.
The visitors, Athletic Bilbao, are back in European competitions for the first time since the 2017-18 season, following an impressive campaign where they lifted the Copa del Rey and finished fifth in La Liga. The Basque side has started the new season strong, winning four of their first seven league games, and have retained key talent like Nico Williams.
Roma, on the other hand, had a shaky start to their season, leading to the sacking of Daniele De Rossi. Ivan Juric took over and secured a 3-0 victory against Udinese in his debut match as head coach.
Both teams are renowned names in the Europa League and are likely to play cautiously, making a draw a likely outcome. A 1-1 scoreline is a strong prediction for this evenly matched encounter.
Betting tips – under 2.5 goals 4/5
