In what is a heavyweight Europa League showdown on Thursday evening, Roma will welcome Lille to the Stadio Olimpico for a battle between two potential title contenders.
Signing off the 2024/25 campaign in the midst of what was a real purple patch, Roma have only continued on from where they left off prior to the summer break and they are certainly enjoying life under new boss Gian Piero Gasperini.
Although Les Dogues might have opened their respective European adventure with a hard-fought victory on home soil, Lille will be more than aware that they face a monumental challenge when they travel to Rome in midweek.
With all eyes falling on the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday evening, we have taken a look at some of the most attractive Roma vs Lille Bet Builder Tips.
Roma looking to make another statement
Only getting a new era underway over the summer following Gasperini’s arrival at the Stadio Olimpico, Roma are clearly enjoying life under the former Atalanta boss.
With only their goal difference keeping them off the top of the Serie A standings, Thursday’s hosts have rightfully received plenty of plaudits from across the continent and they should be dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine European charge this year.
Extending on their stellar run of form as they secured a routine 2-0 victory at home against Verona last weekend, Roma also got their Europa League campaign underway with a real statement of intent.
Laying down an opening marker as they secured a 2-1 win away at French outfit Nice, Gasperini’s side have won five of their first six appearances across all competitions.
Landing a famous 1-0 victory against arch-rivals Lazio on September 21st and with the mood in their camp at a real high, Roma are rightfully regarded as a standout European contender this season.
Bet Builder Tip: Roma win @ 8/11 with 1xBet
Defensive success the key of Roma’s success
While Atalanta might have gained a reputation for their lively outcomes during Gasperini’s nine-year stint in Bergamo, Roma have continued to shine with their defensive steel.
Recording a clean sheet in four of their final six Serie A appearances last season, Thursday’s hosts have once again shown some major resilience at the back.
Getting the new campaign underway with a back-to-back 1-0 victories against Bologna and Pisa, Roma have shipped just a single goal in their first five domestic showdowns so far this season and already comfortably hold the best defensive tally among Italy’s elite.
Despite conceding a consolation strike away in France last week, Gasperini’s new squad have conceded just a pair of goals in their previous six consecutive matchups at the Stadio Olimpico.
It should also be highlighted, Roma have conceded more than a single strike in front of their own supporters on just a single occasion so far this calendar year.
Bet Builder Tip: Goal to be scored in both halves – No @ 19/20 with BetUS
A stern examination for Lille
While Lille might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the new campaign as they mustered 10 points from their first four Ligue 1 appearances, the Mastiffs have struggled to find much fluidity over the past fortnight.
Failing to claim an immediate domestic response last weekend as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against historic rivals Lyon, Bruno Genesio’s side have suffered back-to-back Ligue 1 defeats for the first time over the past 13 months.
Last seen on their travels putting in a nightmare performance as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Lens, Thursday’s guests have also shown some extended issues on the road.
It should also be highlighted, Lille have registered just a pair of competitive clean sheets away from the Stade Pierre-Mauroy since the start of January.
Ahead of their maiden competitive showdown against Roma, Lille will be more than aware that they face a stern Europa League examination on foreign soil here.
Bet Builder Tip: Chancel Mbemba to be shown a card @ 4/1 with Dachbet
Roma vs Lille Bet Builder Tips
- Roma win
- Goal to be scored in both halves – No
- Chancel Mbemba to be shown a card
ODDS – 15/1 with Vegas Land
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