After five months of no action, the Europa League is back with a bang. This Thursday sets to host the Europa League pick match of the day. This will see side Roma travel to take on side Sevilla on neutral soil in Germany. The match schedules for Thursday with kickoff at 4: 55 pm.
Both sides have had impressive an impressive season in Serie A and La Liga. Sevilla secures a slot in the Champions League while Roma booked another ticket for the next Europa League fixture.
Wolves and Olympiakos will be looking closely at the results of this match, as either side proceed to face the winner. The winner will take on either of the two in the quarter-finals of the competition scheduled for three weeks.
No team has more Europa League wins than Sevilla. This side will be looking at their sixth successful run in the Europa. The side will be looking for an entry route to the Champions League by winning the Europa title.
Roma managed to win only one match in their last seven encounters against the Spanish sides. The side has had five losses against the sides while failing to score in any of the games. This Thursday will prove to be the litmus test for the side as they head into Germany.
Sevilla vs. A.S Roma Head to Head
Both sides have not met yet in the Europa League. This will mark their first encounter in this competition. Here is a look at results from their past encounters:
Home
Sevilla 0-0 CFR Cluj
CFR Cluj1-1 Sevilla
Mirandes 3-1 Sevilla
Sevilla 3-1 Levante
SV Sandhausen 3-1 Sevilla
Away
Juventus 1-3 Roma
Torino 2-3 Roma
Roma 2-1 Fiorentina
SPAL 1-6 Roma
Roma 2-2 Inter Milan
Sevilla Team News
Tomas Viclick missed the side’s four matches and remained out ahead of the clash. This leaves space for Yassine Bounou to take charge of the goal. Another doubt ahead of the match includes the like of Fernando. Gudgel tested positive for coronavirus and will remain in quarantine. Other missing figures ahead include Banega and Reguilon.
Roma Team News
With the contract expiring for Chris Smalling, he becomes illegible to take part in the Europa. This might force a back three with Cetin and Fazio. A mission figure ahead of the clash includes the likes of Jordan Veretout serving a suspension.
Prediction and Odds
Sevilla has had a taste of competitive action building to the match and holds pole position to take home a win.
Sevilla Win
Goals Under 2.5
First to Score: Sevilla
