Roma vs Pescara
2016/17 Italian Serie A.
Date: Sunday, 27 November 2016
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK,
Venue: Stadio Olimpico (Rome).
AS Roma indeed had decreased performance and lost 1-2 against hosts Atalanta in Serie A after the international break. However, Luciano Spalletti troops back to show up when the host Viktoria Plzen 4-1 win in the Europa League with a record 13 shots on target, Dzeko hat-trick 'and Diego Perotti stole the show with his chip Rabona (although calculated own goal), which ensure their qualification to the last 32.
The confidence of Roma has been recovered and returned to their moral optimal. This is definitely not the right time for Pescara against Roma, especially when considering the fact that foster children Massimo Oddo never win in its last 11 games in Serie A.
Alberto Aquilani and his friends even swallow losing streak in the league final vs Udinese 1-3, 0-1 vs Atalanta vs AC Milan 0-1, 0-4 and 0-3 vs Empoli vs Juventus. Viewed from all sides, it was Roma would make them crumble.
Moreover, the game was held at the headquarters of AS Roma. In Serie A this season, Roma always win in six home games they've played. That, too, scoring 20 goals and conceding just four.
In addition, Rome certainly did not want to return slip as against Atalanta, let alone his opponent this time was easy prey named Pescara. Roma are required to win to seven points with Juventus is not widened, and also so not displaced by AC Milan who both have 26 points ranked third.
Once against Pescara, Roma awaited heavy schedule next month. Included among them is the derby against Lazio, Milan counter home games and visit to the headquarters of the defending champions Juventus. The victory over Pescara is very important for Rome as the capital to towards 'December hell'.
With the top scorer Dzeko as the spearhead, supported by Mohamed Salah, Radja Nainggolan and Perotti from the second line, Roma should be back showed their ferocity and tore Pescara to secure maximum points.
Roma vs Pescara: Head-to-head statistics
Roma have won their past nine home games.
The Lupi have scored at least three goals in six out of their last seven home games.
There have been over 2.5 goals in Roma’s last seven home matches.
Pescara have lost their past five games.
The Delfini have a record of W2-D2-L16 in their past 20 away games against teams ranked above them in the table.
Roma have a record of W15-D4-L1 in their last 20 home games against teams below them in the table.
Roma vs Pescara: Prediction
Roma have won their past nine home games whilst scoring at least three goals in six out of their past seven. Pescara, meanwhile, have not scored a goal in over a month and have conceded nine without reply. For all intents and purposes, this should be a comfortable win for Roma and a great chance for them to get back on track after a surprise 2-1 bad result against Atalanta last weekend.
Roma vs Pescara: Betting tips
Over 2.5 goals at 2/7 (1.29)
Both teams to score – NO at 21/20 (2.05).
