The Slavuytch Arena in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, will play host to Jose Mourinho’s Roma side who look to build upon their 5-1 win against CSKA Sofia and inflict further damage to Zorya Luhansk in the UEFA Europa Conference League, who come into the match on the back of their 3-0 defeat to Bodø/Glimt.
PREVIEW
Roma will be seeking to get back on their feet after a string of difficult results in Serie A as they last slumped to a 3-2 defeat in the Derby della Capitale at the Stadio Olimpico. The Giallorossi have experienced two losses in three matches but the clash against Zorya Luhansk will be chance for redemption.
They have scored in ten consecutive matches and will look to continue their impressive form infront of goal. However, their defensive aspect seemed to have let them down in successive matches – having conceded six goals in three matches.
Zorya Luhansk on the other hand enter the clash having secured arguably their most impressive win of the season – a 4-0 win over Dnipro-1, a match where they scored three goals at the death in the space of eight minutes after the 87th minute mark.
Bodø/Glimt handed their first loss of the continental competition to the Ukrainians and they will look to bounce back with the help of the backing of their home crowd.
PREVIOUS RESULTS
Zorya Luhansk – W, D, L, W, W
Roma – W, W, L, W, L
EXPECTED LINEUPS & TEAM NEWS –
Zorya Luhansk
4-4-2 – Matsapura; Imerekov, Cvek, Vernydub, Khomchenovskyi; Kochergin, Nazaryna, Buletsa, Gromov; Kabayev, Sayyadmanesh
Roma
4-2-3-1 – Rui Patricio; Calafiori, Smalling, Mancini, Karsdorp; Diawara, Cristante; Carles Perez, Pellegrini, Shomurodov; Abraham
PREDICTION: Zorya Luhansk 2-3 Roma
Although Zorya have the added motivation and momentum of their previous match, they are touted to struggle against Roma’s attack consisting of in-form Abraham and Pellegrini. However, their own defensive woes have been evident of late. We can expect Roma to win, although not without difficulties.