Jose Mourinho and Roma return from the second leg of a European Cup semi-final to oversee Salernitana in Italy. The visitors are relatively safe from the drop, and while the hosts’ primary focus lies in Europe, they’ll fancy their chances at the Stadio Olimpico.
Roma vs Salernitana Betting Tips
- Roma vs Salernitana to end as a Draw @ 13/4
- Georginio Wijnaldum to score anytime @ 5.5/1 with Bet9ja
- Gianluca Mancini to be carded @ 3.5/1 with Bet9ja
Roma and Salernitana to share the spoils in low-scoring affair
The Romans enter the contest with 15th-placed Salernitana after tricky scheduling and a tough fixture in Germany. They boast a squad capable of overcoming Paulo Sousa’s Salerno outfit.
However, things will be far from straightforward – not the ideal landscape when delving into Roma vs Salernitana predictions.
The home side will not only have a selection of their best players taking place on the sub’s bench to begin the 90, but the additional miles in the legs compared to their opponents’ blissful nine days of rest will play its part.
Similarly to the match against Bologna, which came before the second leg versus Bayer Leverkusen, expect plenty of changes to this Roma side as Mourinho prioritises longevity in the Europa League.
That instability in terms of starting lineups suggests we could see difficulties when venturing into the final third, and that may lend itself to a low-scoring affair.
With the visiting side only averaging 0.94 goals scored per90 away home from home this term, it will take a considerable effort to work multiple high-quality chances. Fail to do so, and Roma might edge this encounter.
Roma have conceded fewer goals at home than any other Serie A side this season (12). The latest Roma vs Salernitana odds have them down as the match favourites but it may be difficult. That’s why the draw looks good value.
- Roma vs Salernitana Bet 1: Roma vs Salernitana to end as a Draw @ 13/4 at Bet9ja
Back from the sidelines with a bang?
With Mourinho assumingly ready to shuffle his pack following European commitments, Georginio Wijnaldum may feature as he did versus Bologna. The former-Liverpool man has unfortunately had his Serie A adventure scuppered by injuries this season.
As we’ve seen on numerous occasions for club and country, he can produce a spark in the final third.
He has a habit of breaking the lines and getting into dangerous areas. When playing for the Netherlands, Wijnaldum averages over 2.5 shots per90 in major tournaments and qualifying, showcasing his front-footed intent.
Gini has started just eight Serie A games this season but has still averaged 1.5 shots per game in his limited showings. Backing him to target the goal has been one of the better Serie A tips this season when he has played.
With him working his way back to fitness and Roma likely to have the lion’s share of possession – Wijnaldum is an intriguing option at a reasonably hefty price point as far as Roma vs Salernitana tips go.
The anytime goalscorer odds are usually lowest for those who play every game. That’s why Wijnaldum is a good value bet here.
Roma vs Salernitana Bet 2: Georginio Wijnaldum to score anytime @ 16/5 at Betking
Never too far from the referee’s notebook
For anyone with a keen eye on Serie A and Roma specifically, it will come as no surprise that Gianluca Mancini (7) tops the Romans’ yellow card count in Serie A this campaign.
Fearless but perhaps a little reckless in the tackle, Mancini will regularly flirt with the referee’s notebook when stepping across the white line.
Away from Serie A, the Italian defender has also received five yellows in 12 Europa League games and a solitary booking from his two Coppa Italia outings for good measure. So, that’s 13 yellow cards in 47 appearances in Roma colours this season – a cards-received average of one caution every 3.62 matches.
With the prospect of having to double up on Salernitana’s RWB if they continue to set up with five at the back, following two fixtures for Roma in quick succession, there may be one or two jaded lunges from the Italian.
I expect he won’t be alone for the hosts. Roma’s last five Serie A matches have averaged 4.6 total bookings in each. We often see booking numbers increase in the final stages of a season.
Going over 4.5 cards looks like good value here. That is one of the Roma vs Salernitana tips to keep an eye on.
Roma vs Salernitana Bet 3: Over 4.5 total cards @ 3/2 (Bet9ja)
