Roma vs Ludogorets prediction for Thursday’s UEFA Europa League matchday six showdown at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. This game is scheduled to start at 20:00 UK time. Read on for our free prediction betting tips and preview.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Roma Win and Over 1.5 Goals – 1.50
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Roma -1 Goal Handicap – 1.43
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Roma to Score the Second Goal – 1.44
Roma Win and Over 1.5 Goals
Roma have won six of their last ten fixtures making them 60% favorites to win this game. Ludogorets drew and lost their two away games in the Europa League. The stats are showing a 70% chance for this game to produce over 1.5 goals.
Roma -1 Goal Handicap
Roma covered the suggested handicap in six of their last ten games in all competitions. Ludogorets meanwhile failed against the -1 goal handicap in four of their last ten away games.
Roma to Score the Second Goal
In four of their five games in the Europa League, Roma managed to score the second goal. Ludogorets on the other side conceded the second goal in three of their five UEL fixtures.
Roma
With their last win over Helsinki, Roma kept their chances to qualify for the Europa League knockout stage. The Giallorossi have seven points in third place in Group C on goal average from second-placed Ludogorets. As a result, this is a do-or-die game for Roma.
In the opposite fixture, Roma lost by 2-1 in Bulgaria on matchday one. In that game, Mourinho’s men were the better team according to the stats with 54% possession and 19 goal attempts of which five were on target. Hence, Mourinho must be cautious of Ludogorets’ counterattacks.
Ludogorets
With the last defeat against Real Betis in the previous round, Ludogorets ended a two-match unbeaten run. Ludogorets are second in Group C with seven points and need a draw to qualify for the next round.
Ludogorets need to improve their defense in the Olimpico as they have conceded at least a goal in eight of their ten away games. Moreover, the Bulgarian side had no clean sheets in the two UEL games they played on the road.
This won’t be an easy game for Roma as they are having a tough time beating teams who play compact defense. Still, we think Mourinho will come up with the winning tactic after all! The odds for a Roma win is 1.32 hence we will combine it with over 1.5 goals to have better a return.
In four of their five Europa League games this term, Roma scored two or fewer goals. The Gialorossi’s average goals scored at home in their last ten fixtures is 1.20. Thus, with odds of 1.63, we predict Roma to score under 2.5 goals.
Playing as a defensive midfielder for Roma, Bryan Cristante has emerged as a key player in Jose Mourinho’s lineup. The Italian international featured in all 16 of Roma’s games in Serie A and Europa League this season. Cristante is known for his technical and physical ability and for winning the ball in midfield.
Paulo Dybala, Zeki Celik, and Georginho Wijnaldum are all injured and unavailable.
Ludogorets meanwhile have no players reported as injured or suspended.
Goalkeeper: Patricio;
Defenders: Mancini, Smalling, Vina;
Midfielders: Zalewski, Cristante, Camara, El Shaarawy;
Forwards: Zaniolo, Abraham, Pellegrini;
Goalkeeper: Padt;
Defenders: Witry, Verdon, Nedyalkov, Cicinho;
Midfielders: Piotrowski, Pedrinho, Tekpetey, Souza, Rick
Striker: Rodrigues;
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Ludogorets beat Rona 2-1 on 08/09/22 in Razgard.
Where will this match be played?
Thursday’s game will be played at Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Roma vs Ludogorets.