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AS Roma vs. Spezia Calcio
Thank God, not a football-free day. This is the thought that will run through the minds of almost all football fans when they see Roma playing on Monday night. This means that the seemingly endless void between Bundesliga Sunday and Tuesday, when BuLi comes around again, can be filled with Serie A. Our AS Roma – Spezia Calcio tip will tell you everything you need to know about this match. Can Roma keep up with the international places or will Spezia take an important step out of the bottom of the table? We have a well-founded forecast and three betting recommendations from our experts.
Under Jose Mourinho, AS Roma were hoping for a return to the success of their old days. So far, they still have to wait for it. They are currently only in seventh place in Serie A, but have reached the knockout phase of the Conference League in relatively confident fashion. Spezia Calcio, on the other hand, are resigned to their annual fate. After the 16 games played so far, they are two points ahead of the relegation places.
AS Roma – Spezia Calcio Info
– Date & Time: 13/12/2021, at 20:45.
– Venue: Olympic Stadium, Rome
– Competition: Serie A, Matchday 17
– TV broadcast: DAZN
AS Roma Form & Balance Check
With the signing of José Mourinho at the start of the season, Roma were looking to herald the start of a very successful future. Along with the Portuguese, calibres such as Rui Patricio and Tammy Abraham also arrived in the Italian capital. The much longed-for success, however, has failed to materialise for the time being. After 16 matchdays, Roma are in seventh place in the table, which would mean no international competition. Even with the two recent defeats against Bologna and Inter, the big ambitions are not being fulfilled. At least AS progressed in the Conference League in relatively commanding fashion. For the club’s management to achieve such lofty goals, a little more performance is needed.
Typical Mourinho
The current seventh place in the table is not satisfactory for Roma. Nevertheless, they can be proud of one thing. In typical Mourinho fashion, the Champions League-winning coach is putting his main focus on defence. With 19 goals conceded in 16 games, they are in the top 5 league-wide. While they are still above the 1-goal average, there is always something to improve.
AS Roma facts & analysis
– Currently seventh place.
– This would mean no European competition
– Continue in the Conference League
– Defensive top 5 in league
Spezia Calcio Form & Balance Check
Spezia Calcio have been an annual relegation candidate since their promotion to Serie A. So far this season, they also occupy 17th place in the table with just 12 points. This puts them just two points above the dreaded drop zone. Away from home, they could only get four points, which they already had within the first four matchdays. Since then, they have not scored away from home. AS Roma is the wrong opponent to end this streak. The next away game will not be a walk in the park either, as they play host to SSC Napoli.
No goalscorer
A big problem at Spezia Calcio is the offensive. It is noticeable that a major goal-scorer is missing. After the 16 games played so far, Gyasi and Verde are the goal scorers with three goals. That is, of course, far too few. Without a clear number 9, who stands for at least 10 goals a year, it will be difficult to finish in mid-table. However, it must be said that Spezia does not have immense financial resources either.
Spezia Calcio facts & analysis
– Spezia in the relegation battle
– Two points above the line
– Not a good offence
– Gyasi and Verde with 3 goals the club
Predicted line-up – last update on 12 December 2021
There will be a few changes to AS Roma’s 0-3 loss to Inter. Suspended players Tammy Abraham and Rick Karsdorp return to the starting eleven. Mourinho will have to do without El Shaarawy. Mkhitaryan will probably be available again. For Spezia, Thiago Motta has less reason to change. The performance against Sassuolo can definitely be seen as a success, which means there will probably be no performance-related rotations.
AS Roma – Spezia Calcio direct comparison & statistics
The two clubs have only met twice in league action. Last year’s first leg saw a 4-3 win for Roma, while they couldn’t get past a 2-2 draw at Spezia in the second leg. Thus, Spezia’s away weakness can also be seen in their record against Roma. However, they have never come off the pitch against the capitals without scoring a goal of their own.
– Spezia very weak away from home
– Rome unbeaten against Spezia in the league (1S, 1U)
– Always at least four goals in league duels between these two.
– AS Roma with very strong defence so far
