Europa League Match Analysis - FC Porto vs AS Roma

Team Analysis

Porto enters the match in a challenging phase, having won only once in their last eight matches. Their recent performance includes a narrow victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv, which was crucial in securing their place in the knockout stage. However, they have struggled offensively, scoring more than one goal in just one of their last eight games and facing potential absences with three players, including key defender Martim Fernandes, uncertain for the match.

AS Roma, under coach Claudio Ranieri, has shown signs of improvement, suffering only one defeat in their last five matches. They recently secured a win against Venezia and managed a respectable draw with Napoli. Despite this upward trajectory, they have faced difficulties on the road, with just two away victories this season. The participation of midfielder Leandro Paredes is doubtful due to injury, which could affect their midfield stability.

Head-to-Head

The historical meetings between Porto and Roma have been limited, with both teams having faced each other three times since 2019, resulting in one win for each side and one draw. This lack of extensive head-to-head history adds an element of unpredictability to the upcoming match.

Prediction

Given the current form of both teams, the match is expected to be tightly contested, with a low-scoring outcome likely. Porto has displayed a decline in their attacking prowess, while Roma's matches have also tended to be low-scoring, with three of their last four games finishing with fewer than 2.5 goals. Therefore, a prediction of total goals under 2.5 seems reasonable.

In terms of corners, it is likely that the total will remain under 10.5, as Roma averages just over four corners per game, which ranks them among the lowest in Serie A, while Porto’s corners have also declined recently.

Overall, the editorial prediction favors AS Roma not to lose, reflecting their better form compared to Porto. A final score prediction of 1-2 in favor of Roma could be a plausible outcome, as they look to capitalize on Porto's struggles and focus on making a strong impression in this competition.

Head to Head Statistics

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