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AS Roma will take on Slovakian side SK Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League (league phase).
The Giallorossi head into this clash as favourites as they look to bounce back from their second-round defeat in the competition, with readers able to use the Bet365 promo code for their match selection.
Meanwhile, the visitors will hope they can get their first win in the competition this season after losing their first two UCL games.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Roma vs Slovan Bratislava key stats
- Roma have only lost once in their last nine competitive games across all competitions.
- Slovan Bratislava have lost their first two UCL games this season and are currently sitting bottom of the league-phase standings.
- Slovan Bratislava have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last eight games across all competitions.
Roma vs Slovan Bratislava preview: Italian side look to bounce back from first UCL loss
Roma vs Slovan Bratislava — Tale of the Tape
| Roma | vs | Slovan Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 4th |
| 17th | Points | 20 |
| 16th | Goals For | 24 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 10 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 2nd |
Roma are desperate to claim their first victory of the campaign after disappointing performances in their first two games.
The hosts will be playing at home for the third time in quick succession and are determined to recover from their dramatic 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid last week.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s men conceded three times in the final seven minutes, turning a promising performance into a painful European setback.
However, they responded well on Saturday by beating Genoa 2-0 in Serie A, ending a three-match winless spell that included two draws and one defeat.
Their European campaign remains a concern, as they have collected just one point from their opening two fixtures, recording one draw and one loss.
On the other hand, Slovan Bratislava have found the step up to Europe’s premier club competition particularly challenging, losing both of their opening fixtures.
Their latest setback was a 3-0 defeat to Stuttgart, leaving them bottom of the standings with a goal difference of minus eight.
Slovan did manage to restore some confidence at the weekend, securing a 3-0 victory over fierce rivals Spartak Trnava.
Nevertheless, their overall form remains inconsistent, with only four wins in their last 10 competitive matches, alongside two draws and four defeats.
They will need a significant improvement in performance to trouble Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, particularly against a home side eager to turn their recent domestic progress into their first Champions League win of the season.
Roma vs Slovan Bratislava form guide & betting tips
| Roma | vs | Slovan Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
WDDLW |
Form | WWDLW |
| 9 | Goals For | 9 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 6 |
DL |
Champions League | LL |
Whispers predicts: Roma 3-0 Slovan Bratislava
Roma are massive favourites, and we predict a comfortable 3-0 victory for the hosts, which will be their first win in the competition this season.
The Giallorossi are in excellent form in their domestic competition and will look to take their league form into this competition.
Slovan's inability to compete with elite European attacks puts them at a disadvantage, but they will take confidence from their previous meetings against Roma.
Their last two meetings have seen them secure a win and a draw against the Italian giants, with only one goal conceded and two goals scored, although they did come back in 2011.
For this clash, the bookmakers have made Roma favourites to win at 1/7 (1.14) at their home ground.
A draw is valued at 15/2 (8.50), while an away victory for Slovan Bratislava is offered at 14/1 (15.00), making the visitors overwhelming underdogs.
The market for over 2.5 goals is priced at 3/10 (1.30), and both teams to score (No) is available at 4/5 (1.80), while Donyell Malen anytime goalscorer is set at 2/5 (1.40).
> Roma to win at 1/7 (1.14) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 3/10 (1.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score (No) at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Donyell Malen anytime goalscorer at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Possible