Juventus v Roma Betting Tips [17 October 2021]

Two Italian giants wage war upon each other this Sunday when AS Roma travel to Turin for a game with Juventus. The travelling side are fourth in the table with 15 points from seven games. The hosts are seventh, a further four points behind. Roma started the season with a bang under new boss Jose Mourinho, winning their opening three matches. That momentum has slowed in recent matchdays with two wins and two defeats from their last four outings. Worryingly for Mourinho, both of those losses occurred on the road, suggesting that this squad is prone to travel sickness. Yet, we must say that Roma came out on the wrong side of two epic 3-2 encounters on each occasion, showcasing their fighting spirit, a hallmark of great Mourinho sides. Only two teams have scored more goals than Roma's 16, and no team has more shots per game than the capital side (17.3).

Roma typically have a tough time away to Juventus, losing five of their last six matches away to The Old Lady. While encounters between the teams can provide gripping action, four of the last six at the Juventus Stadium featured fewer than three goals. Juventus had a slow start to the campaign under returning boss Max Allegri, failing to win their opening four fixtures. However, in recent weeks, we have seen glimpses of the actual quality of Juventus. They held AC Milan to a draw before embarking on a four-game win streak that included three league triumphs and a victory over Champions League holders Juventus. They are unbeaten in three home matches, two of which featured fewer than three goals. We believe that this contest will be close and could end in a draw. Juventus and Roma are likely to be fighting for a Champions League place come the season's end, and this fixture will show there's little between them. Back under 2.5 goals.

Mourinho has managed some great attacking players, but his name is hardly synonymous with free-flowing football, and that's because his approach to big matches can prioritise safety. We expect a more cautious Roma to take to the pitch in Turin than the one we've witnessed in the early weeks of the campaign. Back this game to feature fewer than 2.5 goals.