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FC Torino vs. AS Roma
Turin FC and AS Roma open the last matchday of the Italian Serie A on Friday evening. While it’s all about honour for the home side, a win for the visitors would be elementary, as it would allow them to clinch a place in the Conference League. But they might not have to, as they are in the final of the current Conference League season and the winner automatically qualifies for the Europa League.
Despite everything, Roma’s season has been quite solid so far. Under José Mourinho, the capitals have made a leap forward despite a number of absences and departures. They are currently sixth in the table with 60 points. They are one point ahead of Fiorentina, who face Juventus on Saturday evening. Accordingly, even with a defeat, they could secure their place in the international play-offs. Find out whether we think they’ll win anyway in this Torino – Roma tip.
Turin – Rome Info:
– Date & Time: 20.05.2022, 20:45 Uhr
– Venue: Olimpico (Turin)
– Competition: Serie A, Matchday 38
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Turin Form & Balance Check
The club from the north of Italy seems to have regained its composure after two difficult years with a tough relegation battle. It has been a very solid and balanced season for the Turin side, as at no point have they been in acute relegation trouble. Although there was a small low in the meantime with eight games in a row without a win, the team was still solid enough not to let it get them down. Now it’s time for FC Torino to say goodbye to their own fans in their last home game.
Can the key players be retained?
Meanwhile, Andrea Belotti has become a club legend in the forward line. He has missed a few games this season, but has still managed to score eight goals this season. The top striker’s contract expires at the end of the season, so his future is uncertain. Another exciting personnel matter is centre-back Bremer. The Brazilian has been repeatedly linked with Bayern, his market value is just under € 30 million. Josip Brekalo is also expected to leave the club. Accordingly, those responsible will have to get creative.
Turin facts & analysis
– They won their last match 1-0.
– Torino have the fifth best defence in the league
– In their own stadium, the team has a points average of 1.61
Rome Form & Balance Check
Behind the Romans lies an extremely eventful season. Star coach José Mourinho was installed before the season and there have been some ups and downs under the Portuguese, but in the end they will be pleased with how the team has performed. Even if they lose this match on Friday, Roma still have the Conference League final waiting for them next Wednesday. Making it to the first final of the new competition is also extraordinary, as Roma have been the laughing stock of Europe after losing 6-1 to Bodo Glimt in the preliminary round. But it seemed to have been a wake-up call, because from then on it was all go for the capital city side.
Home strength as trump card
While things have been rather subpar away from home for the Romans in all competitions, they have always been able to rely on their home strength. In the league, they have an average of 1.89 points in their own stadium, and in the cup competitions they are completely unbeaten in their own stadium. But in the last game, as I said, they go to Turin. Accordingly, the team must once again give everything away from home so that they can play 100 per cent internationally in the coming year.
Rome facts & analysis
– Winless in the league for 5 games.
– Roma have scored in 11 of their last 13 Serie A games
– Top scorer is Tammy Abraham with 15 goals
Predicted line-up – last update on 18 May 2022
The home side don’t really have any reason to change anything after the win over Verona, but presumably Vojvoda is not yet fit again as he had to be substituted due to injury. The experienced Ansaldi is ready as a replacement. Otherwise, we expect the same alignment as on the last matchday. The Romans might make a tactical change after the team did not get along so well with the 3-4-3 lately. We could see Mourinho switching to a 4-3-3 to develop more attacking power
Turin – Roma direct comparison & stats
There have been 153 occasions of this tradition-steeped duel, of which the Romans have won 66 and the Torino 47. The remaining 40 games ended in a draw.
– Rome won the first leg 1:0
– The Romans have won 3 of their last 4 matches in Turin.
– The record of the last 12 direct duels: 4 – 0 – 8
