The Matchday 8 clash in the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Roma (Italy) and Eintracht (Germany) will take place on January 30 at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma vs. Eintracht: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Roma
Claudio Ranieri's side was defeated by AZ Alkmaar away (0-1) in the last round. Consequently, Roma suffered their first loss in five Europa League matches (2 wins, 2 draws). Additionally, this was only the second time in the group stage that the team failed to score. In the standings, the Romans have nine points and occupy the 21st position. A victory against Eintracht will guarantee the club a spot in the playoffs.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 14 of their last 15 home matches in the Europa League (12 wins, 2 draws).
- The club has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in 14 of their last 15 home matches in this European competition.
- A maximum of two goals were scored in regular time in 5 of Roma's last 7 Europa League matches.
Eintracht
In the last round, Dino Toppmöller's side secured a 2-0 home victory against Ferencváros. This win marked Eintracht's fifth in the current Europa League campaign. Moreover, the club scored at least two goals for the fifth time in the group stage. The Germans are in second place in the standings with 16 points and have secured a spot in the playoffs. Furthermore, a draw will be enough for the team to secure a direct berth in the round of 16.
Defender Orel Amenda, along with midfielders Mahmoud Dahoud and Éric Dina Ebimbe, will miss the game due to injuries.
- The club has not lost in regular time in 8 of their last 9 away matches in the Europa League (7 wins, 1 draw).
- The team scored at least twice in 90 minutes in six of their previous away matches in this European competition.
- The Germans conceded exactly one goal in regular time in 6 of their last 8 away Europa League matches.
Predicted lineups for Roma vs. Eintracht
Roma (4-4-2): Mile Svilar – Mehmet Zeki Çelik, Evan Ndicka, Mats Hummels, Angeliño – Niccolò Pisilli, Manu Koné, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Saelemaekers – Artem Dovbyk, Paulo Dybala.
Eintracht (4-4-2): Kevin Trapp – Arthur Theate, Robin Koch, Tuta, Rasmus Kristensen – Ellyes Skhiri, Hugo Larsson, Mario Götze, Can Uzun – Ansgar Knauff, Hugo Ekitike.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Referee: Rade Obrenović (Slovenia)
Matches – 8 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 31;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 13%.
Roma vs. Eintracht: Match Prediction
At home, the Romans feel confident and deliver good results. The team often wins thanks to an active attacking play: in the last 23 home Europa League matches, Roma players failed to score only once. Moreover, only in seven instances during this period did the club limit themselves to one goal, scoring more in the remaining matches.
Eintracht places a strong emphasis on attacking play and has no issues with scoring, even in away matches. The club's away scoring streak in the Europa League stands at nine matches, with the Germans breaking the opposition's defense at least twice in seven of them. Meanwhile, the team's defensive actions lack reliability: Eintracht conceded in eight of their previous away Europa League encounters.
I anticipate a high-scoring game from both opponents. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
