Roma v Leicester Betting Tips [5 May 2022]

The return leg of the Europa Conference League semi final is set to take place at the Stadio Olimpico in the Italian capital when AS Roma host Leicester City on Thursday. There was not a lot to separate the two teams in the first leg as the match finished 1-1 after an early Pellegrini goal was canceled out by a second-half Roma own goal. Roma are seeking their first piece of silverware since the 2007/08 Italian Cup and their first appearance in a UEFA organized final since the 1990/91 UEFA Cup, which they lost to Inter Milan by an aggregate score of 2-1. The Giallorossi currently sit sixth in the league table with 59 points, even with city-rivals Lazio in fifth and three points ahead of seventh-place Fiorentina; all three of which are battling for the two Europa League qualification spots. Their English opponents are undergoing a difficult league season after their unexpected success last season which saw the Foxes finish fifth and lift the FA Cup. Leicester currently sit 11th in the Premier League table with 42 points and have gone five straight matches without a win. 

Both managers made their intentions clear as to where their priorities lie with their team selection on the weekend. Roma manager Jose Mourinho rested seven regular starters during his team’s 0-0 draw away to Bologna on Sunday while Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers made eight changes to the team that faced Roma in the first leg when his side met Spurs in a 3-1 away loss. With both preferred starting-elevens well rested, Roma deservedly come into this match as the favorites both to win in the regulation 90 minutes and to advance to the final. The Giallorossi have been strong at the Stadio Olimpico this season and boast a combined home record of 15-7-3 in all competitions while Leicester’s 7-6-13 combined away record reflects the team’s inconsistencies on the road this season.

We’re going to back Roma to get it done here and win the match in 90 minutes. This price represents excellent value given the hosts impressive home results and the visitors away struggles. These are two well matched teams and a close match should be expected with a one goal margin of victory for Roma the most likely outcome.