Roma vs Bilbao Prediction 6 March 2025
π Can Roma continue their winning streak? The team has gained excellent momentum and has played their recent matches at the highest level. However, they haven't faced serious opponents like Athletic for a while. There is no clear favorite in this match-up, so the fate of the ticket to the ΒΌ finals of the Europa League could be decided by the smallest details. In such a situation, we will try to analyze all aspects to provide you with an accurate prediction for the game, which will take place at the "Stadio Olimpico."
Head-to-Head
Throughout history, the teams have managed to play only one official match. Strangely enough, this game took place in the current Europa League campaign, during the 1st round of the group stage. At that time, the teams displayed a very balanced football, which was reflected in the final score (1-1).
Head-to-head statistics Roma - Bilbao
AS Roma Team Overview
Recently, it's been difficult to find weaknesses in Roma. The team is approaching the upcoming clash with a series of 4 victories, and in all cases, they looked much more preferable than their opponents. In the previous Serie A round, the "wolves" defeated Como with class (2-1), a team that has managed to trouble all the Italian giants. Overall, Claudio Ranieri's squad did not face serious problems in the Europa League playoffs either. Despite having strong Porto as their opponent, Roma, thanks to Paulo Dybala's phenomenal performance (a brace in the second leg), easily advanced to the next round (aggregate score 4-3). Regarding the upcoming match, a key player in the midfield, Leandro Paredes, will not be able to participate due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Zeki Celik might also miss the game due to a muscle injury.
Match Results: AS Roma
Athletic Bilbao Team Overview
Athletic is also showing decent results. The team has suffered only 1 defeat in the last 7 matches and is confidently in the top-4 of the Spanish championship standings. The only defeat was recorded last weekend in an away match against Atletico (0-1), who are fiercely competing for the championship. However, it should be noted that the team from Bilbao looked quite good against such a serious opponent and even had more shots on goal (15-12). Things are going even better in the Europa League. The team finished the group stage in second place, only behind Lazio on tiebreakers. As for the upcoming match, only Alvaro Djalo will be unable to play.
Match Results: Athletic Bilbao
β½οΈ Prediction on Goals
Since Claudio Ranieri took over as head coach, Roma has been scoring in almost every match. The team plays particularly effectively in attack at home. In 10 of their last 11 games, the "Giallorossi" have scored at least 2 goals. There have been instances where the team from Rome has completely dismantled their opponents' defense - 4-1 against Lecce, 4-1 against Sampdoria, 5-0 against Parma, 4-0 against Monza. In this situation, a logical decision would be to go with the option of Roma's total over 1.5 goals.
π©Prediction on Corners
Unlike London Arsenal, which often relies on set pieces, Roma shows the ability to score through combinations. Under Claudio Ranieri's leadership, the team confidently breaks down opponents' defenses through passing and positional attacks, without resorting to stereotypical solutions. Moreover, Roma is among the worst teams in Serie A in terms of average corners taken. Considering that the team from Bilbao earns an average of 5.6 corners per game, one might opt for the option of Athletic's win on corners with a handicap (+1.5).
Editorial Prediction
According to the bookmakers, Roma is the favorite for the upcoming match, and in this situation, it's very difficult to argue with them. The Italian team has been showing fantastic results lately, and their quality of play at home is beyond question. "The She-Wolf" has secured 10 victories in the last 11 home matches, with the only draw recorded in a game against formidable Napoli (1-1). On that day, Claudio Ranieri decided to field a semi-reserve lineup to save his leaders' strength for the match against Milan in the Coppa Italia. Considering that the Europa League remains the only tournament where the team has real chances for a title, they will make every effort to perform at their best. We believe the hosts will win with a score of 3-1. However, we advise not to take unnecessary risks and opt for the option of Roma's victory with a handicap (0).
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Betting Tips: AS Roma - Athletic Bilbao
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