Spezia vs Roma Betting Tips

Spezia will take on A.S. Roma in Serie A at Stadio Alberto Picco on 24 May 2021 at 00:15 IST. In their last league match, Spezia dominated against Torino and defeated them by a scoreline of 4-1, thanks to a brace from their striker M’Bala Nzola. Roma defeated Lazio by a scoreline of 2-0 and dented their UEFA Champions League qualifications hopes. Both the teams will look to win this contest and finish the season on a high. 

Spezia Form & Team News

Spezia has managed to survive the relegation battle and will feature in the Serie A next season. After 37 matches in the league, Spezia is currently placed in the 15th position with 38 points. They have managed to win only nine matches, draw 11, and have lost 17 matches so far in Serie A. Lately, they have performed well at home. They have lost only one of their last five home matches and they will look to extend this winning run. 

Titas Krapikas is injured and is set to miss this fixture. M’Bala Nzola scored a brace in the last match for Spezia and is in good form. M’Bala Nzola and Daniele Verde have been consistent this season and have managed to score 16 goals between them. Vincenzo Italiano might not tweak the winning combination from the last game. Riccardo Saponara, Kevin Agudelo, Ardian Ismajli, Claudio Terzi, and Riccardo Marchizza are expected to start with Jeroen Zoet as the goalkeeper. 

Roma Form & Team News

Roma has been in fine form this season and after 37 matches in Serie A, Roma is currently placed in the seventh position with 61 points. They have managed to win eighteen matches, draw seven, and have lost 12 matches so far in Serie A. Qualification for the European competition next season looks tricky for Roma now. They have to win this match and are dependent on other results as well. Their away record has been a matter of concern. They are winless in their last five away games. 

Roma has a long list of injured players heading into this match. They miss the services of Roger Ibañez, Federico Fazio, Amadou Diawara, Leonardo Spinazzola, Jordan Veretout, Pau López Sabata, Riccardo Calafiori, and Nicolò Zaniolo who are all out injured. Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been in prime form for Roma this season. He has scored 12 goals and provided 10 assists in Serie A this season. Pedro and Edin Džeko will play a key role in this contest. Paulo Fonseca is expected to start with a similar eleven that started against Lazio. Lorenzo Pellegrini, Gianluca Mancini, Rick Karsdorp, and Daniel Fuzato are all expected to start. 

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Roma is the favorite to win the match. They are placed at 1.65 odds, while Spezia is placed at 4.40 and the draw is at 4.40.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Though Roma is ranked higher on the table, the performance on the road has not been up to the mark this season. They have now lost four away games in a row and have not won in their last five away games. Lately, Spezia is having a great run at their home ground and they have lost only one of their last five home games. Roma lost to Spezia in the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia which eliminated them from the tournament. Considering the current form and home ground advantage, Spezia is expected to win.

Tip 1: Both Teams To Score

The last time these two sides played against each other, a total of seven goals were scored. Roma has managed to score a total of 66 goals in 37 Serie A matches, averaging 1.8 goals per match. They have managed to score in each of their last three league matches. Spezia has managed to score a total of 50 goals in Serie A this season, averaging 1.4 goals per match. They have managed to score in each of their last four matches. Attacking players have been in prime touch for both teams. Hence, both teams are expected to score and 1.48 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Tip 2: Spezia to Win

Lately, Spezia has been in exceptional form at home. They have collected 10 points in the last five home matches and have scored 11 goals in the process. In their last home game, Spezia defeated Torino by a scoreline of 4-1. Roma has performed below par away from home this season. They have managed to win only five out of their 18 away games and have managed to collect only 18 points in the process. They have now lost all of their last four matches on the road, which has dented their European qualification hopes. Spezia has already managed to defeat Roma once this season and will look to replicate the same. Considering the good home record this season, Spezia is the favorite to win against Roma, and 4.40 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Conclusion

As we move into the last matchday of Serie A, both teams will look to end their season on a high. Away form has hurt Roma badly this season and has potentially cost them the European qualification. Spezia has performed well on their home turf which has prevented them from being relegated. Thus, this match promises to be an exciting one. Summarizing a couple of bets mentioned above

1. Both Teams to Score @ 1.48
2. Spezia to win @ 4.40

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