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Italian Serie A: Salernitana vs Roma
Kickoff Time: 2024-01-30 03:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/MASSIMO PINCA
Salernitana’s performance this season in Serie A has been
disappointing, as they currently find themselves at the bottom of the league
standings, six points adrift from the safety zone. In their most recent league
match, they suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Genoa, extending their losing streak to
four matches across all competitions. Analyzing their stats, Salernitana have
scored only 18 goals while conceding 42 in the league so far. Their offensive
and defensive performances have been lackluster, with their defense being
particularly vulnerable. In fact, they hold the unwanted record for conceding
the most goals in Serie A. Salernitana’s tactical approach revolves around a
defensive and counterattacking style of play. They rarely take the initiative
in games and often rely on a deep defensive block. With a lack of midfield
control, Salernitana tend to press and engage more closely. Overall, their
tactical strategy can be described as “parking the bus” in an attempt
to limit the opposition’s chances.
Previously, Roma made the decision to part ways with Jose Mourinho as
their head coach and appointed Daniele De Rossi as his replacement. In De
Rossi’s first game in charge, Roma secured a 2-1 home victory over Verona,
putting an end to their three-game win-less streak in all competitions. They
currently sit in seventh place in the Serie A standings with a record of nine
wins, five draws, and seven losses, trailing the top four by just two points.
Under De Rossi’s leadership, Roma have undergone a significant tactical shift,
embracing a philosophy focused on passing and controlling the game. In the last
match, De Rossi implemented a 4-3-2-1 formation. Notably, Roma’s ball
possession rate in that game reached a remarkable 61.7%, signifying a marked
departure from the previous Mourinho era. While they still have some tactical
flaws and have been susceptible to counterattacks from opponents, they managed
to start off on a positive note under their new coach.
Indeed, there is a significant disparity between the strength,
reputation, and performance of Roma and Salernitana. The appointment of Daniele
De Rossi as the new coach of Roma has brought renewed enthusiasm to them, as
evidenced by their recent victory under his guidance. Considering Salernitana’s
poor defense, we believe Roma can take an easy at home in this match.
Salernitana’s Last 5 Games: LLLLW
24-01-22 Salernitana 1-2 Genoa
24-01-13 Napoli 2-1 Salernitana
24-01-08 Salernitana 1-2 Juventus
24-01-05 Juventus 6-1 Salernitana
23-12-31 Verona 0-1 Salernitana
Roma’s Last 5 Games: WWLLD
24-01-25 Al Shabab 1-2 Roma
24-01-21 Roma 2-1 Verona
24-01-15 AC Milan 3-1 Roma
24-01-11 Lazio 1-0 Roma
24-01-08 Roma 1-1 Atalanta
Head To Head Record:
23-08-21 Roma 2-2 Salernitana
23-05-23 Roma 2-2 Salernitana
22-08-15 Salernitana 0-1 Roma
22-04-10 Roma 2-1 Salernitana
21-08-30 Salernitana 0-4 Roma
Prediction: Roma to win