Jose Mourinho gets his managerial career underway in the Europa Conference League against Trabzonspor. The match schedules for Thursday at the Medical Park Arena, with kickoff at 10:30 pm.
Both sides will be looking to extend their run in the competition. Furthermore, each side looks to gain an advantage before the reverse fixture at the Stadio Olimpico next week.
The hosts come off a triumphant 5-1 thrashing at the Yeni Malatyaspor in the Super Lig. On the other hand, Roma is yet to kickoff of their domestic league. However, they come off a major 5-0 win over Raja Club Athletic in a club-friendly.
The Chosen One recently made his first major signing at the camp in Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham. Other additions to the camp include Rui Patricio and Eldor Shomurodov. Even though the match comes too soon for them, the club’s major statement after finishing the seventh last campaign.
The Giallorossi remain favourites to prevail from their two-legged contest. However, their opponents will not be an easy breeze. Especially coming from a three-game advantage in the Super Lig.
However, the last round was not easy for Trabzonspor, who had to go into penalties against Molde. There is a new feeling in the camp with the arrivals of Marek Hamsik, Gervinho and Bruno Peres.
Trabzonspor vs A.S Roma Head to Head
Both sides are yet to face each other, and this marks their first encounter. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Yeni Malatyaspor 1-5 Trabzonspor
- Molde 1-1 Trabzonspor
- Trabzonspor 3-3 Molde
- Trabzonspor 2-1 Kasimpasa
- Basaksehir 0-0 Trabzonspor
Away
- Roma 5-0 Raja Club Athletic
- Real Betis Balompie 5-2 Roma
- Belenenses SAD 1-3 Roma
- Roma 0-0 Sevilla
- FC Porto 1-1 Roma
Trabzonspor Team News
Avci is likely to field the same starting XI that featured against Molde FK to reach this stage. Gervinho is highly likely to feature after getting rested during the weekend. However, the arrival of Gervinho means Andreas Cornelius will start on the bench.
Roma Team News
Lui Patricio will start between the sticks after an impressive display in the club-friendly last weekend. Even though he signed recently, Tammy Abraham will start on the substitute’s bench. Matias Vina is highly likely to get a competitive debut.
Prediction and Odds
Even though Roma are favourites, we cannot turn down the momentum gained by their opponents.
- Roma Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Goals Under 3.5
