Roma v Slavia Prague is a match valid for the third day of the group stage of the Europa League and is played on Thursday at 21:00: TV, lineups, predictions.
Slavia Prague does not evoke positive memories at Roma, and it is no coincidence that some older fans turned up their noses at the draw.
In fact, there is a precedent that is anything but benevolent for the Giallorossi, who in the old Uefa Cup – the forerunner of today’s Europa League – 1995-96 edition were eliminated in a daring manner by the Czechs despite a resounding comeback in the return match at the Stadio Olimpico – in the Czech Republic Roma had lost 2-0 – with the decisive goal scored by the carneade Vavra in extra time, when qualification seemed within a step. Roma can therefore take revenge almost 30 years later, albeit in a completely different context. Jose Mourinho’s team has qualification in the bag after their two wins against Sheriff Tiraspol and Servette, beaten 2-1 and 4-0 respectively, but to avoid the play-offs with the Champions League relegation contenders and advance directly to the round of 16, the Capitolini must finish first, winning the duel with Slavia Prague itself, on full points like Lukaku and his teammates.
Roma meditates “revenge “
Roma is on the upswing, and this is shown by the fact that the winning streak has stretched to four games after last Sunday’s success over Monza.
Masopust
Revisable performance that with the Brianzoli, solved only at the last breath by a dart of El Shaarawy (1-0). Ahead of the big match with Inter, scheduled for next week, Mourinho was able to shake off some of the pressure and even the standings have now become more acceptable, with Roma three points off fourth place. Woe betide, however, to underestimate a Slavia Prague side that has been devastating so far in Europe: 8 goals total scored against Servette and Sheriff Tiraspol. But there’s more: Jindrich Trpisovsky’s Red and White have not lost in nine consecutive games and in the league they are keeping pace with their cousins Sparta, who have two more points. Mourinho will have to do without Dybala, Renato Sanches, Pellegrini and Spinazzola: Lukaku and El Shaarawy will play up front.
The prediction
The level of Slavia Prague is higher than that of the opponents Roma has faced so far and that is why it will not be an easy game for Mourinho’s team, which is mowed down by absences. We believe that the Capitolini can still come out on top, but unlike in the previous two matches, a very balanced match is expected: the total goals could be less than four.
The probable lineups of Roma v Slavia Prague
- ROMA (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini, Llorente, N’Dicka; Celik, Cristante, Paredes, Aouar, Zalewski; El Shaarawy, Lukaku.
- SLAVIA PRAGUE (3-4-2-1): Mandous; Masopust, Holes, Ogbu; Doudera, Zafeiris, Dorley, Provod; Schranz, Jurecka; Tijani.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
