We have almost reached halfway in the Europa League opening phase and these Roma vs. Slavia Prague predictions are for a clash between the two sides at the top of Group G.
Roma vs. Slavia Prague odds
1 – Roma to win – 7/10
2 – Under 2.5 goals scored – 1/1
3 – Both teams to score – 1/1
4 – Romelu Lukaku to score at any time – 11/10
5 – Roma to win to nil – 2/1
Roma needed a last-minute goal to claim all three points against Monza at the weekend, on a return to Serie A action after the international break. Now Jose Mourinho will be hoping that his players can put this one to bed a little earlier on and take control of the group.
Both Roma and Slavia Prague have had little trouble getting past the other two teams in the group. But with only one side automatically progressing to the round of 16, every game is crucial – and Roma will be under pressure to win at the Stadio Olimpico.
Luckily the Giallorossi have Romelu Lukaku available once again, and it could be the Belgium international who scores the all-important goal here. A bet on him to make the difference has a good chance of paying off.
But Slavia Prague have only lost one game all season – a second-leg defeat to Zorya Luhansk in the playoff round that ultimately had no bearing on their progress – and will be confident of coming away from Rome with at least a point.
A good win away at Servette kicked off the Czech side’s campaign and that was followed by a thrashing of Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol. This is the point in the opening phase when the doubleheader is played, so Slavia will feel as though the fixtures will only get easier after this one.
Although goals have been plentiful for both teams up until now, this game could well be a close affair. Don’t expect too many goals – and Roma may even end the night congratulating Rui Patricio on keeping a clean sheet.
How to stream Roma vs. Slavia Prague
Roma vs. Slavia Prague can be live streamed from the Stadio Olimpico on TNT Sports and discovery+ on Thursday evening.
Roma Europa League fixtures and results
Roma top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
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| 7 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | |
| 2 |
Roma vs. Slavia Prague line-ups
Roma (3-5-2): Patricio; Llorente, Ndicka, Mancini; Karsdorp, Aouar, Cristante, Paredes, Spinazzola; Belotti, Lukaku
Slavia Prague (3-4-2-1): Mandous; Masopust, Holeš, Ogbu; Doudera, Dorley, Zafeiris, Provod; Schranz, Wallem; Chytil
Roma team news
Jose Mourinho may finally be able to field a centre-back trio of recognized defenders, with the return of Diego Llorente to the starting line-up. That would allow Bryan Cristante to return to his more familiar position in the midfield. Then there will be a choice to go with Andrea Belotti or the goal scorer against Monza, Stephen El Shaarawy, up front with Romelu Lukaku.
Slavia Prague team news
Jindrich Trpišovsky will be sweating on the fitness levels of a number of players in his first-choice starting XI ahead of the trip to the Stadio Olimpico. Central midfielder Conrad Wallem will be his biggest concern after picking up an injury.
I hope players like Lekaku will do we for Roma to score 🙏