On Thursday night, compatriots Roma and Milan go head-to-head at the Stadio Olimpico in the Europa League quarter-final second leg.
The first leg finished 1-0 to the Giallorossi, who are favourites to progress to the last four of the competition.
The first-leg win continued a strong run for RomaThe team from the Italian capital heads into this encounter on the back of a four-game unbeaten run, including three wins and a draw.
The first leg was another low-scoring game for Roma, as their last five matches have all produced under 2.5 goals.
The Giallorossi’s recent record in the Europa League is mixed. However, they have won just three of their last eight games in the competition.
Roma has a formidable home record in the Europa League. They are unbeaten in ten games, having recorded eight wins over 90 minutes and two wins in extra-time.
Daniele de Rossi’s team has built their good recent home record on solid defensive performances. They have kept five clean sheets in their last six home matches.
Milan looking to get back to winning waysThe Rossoneri have failed to win either of their last two games in all competitions. Last time out, Milan drew 3-3 at Sassuolo in Serie A.
Their recent games have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in five of the last six competitive matches.
Like the home team, the men from Milan have an inconsistent recent record in the Europa League, winning just three of their last nine games in the competition dating back to 2021.
Milan's recent away record in the Europa League is poor. Their last away game, a 3-1 win at Slavia Prague, ended a run of three games without a win on their travels.
What am I backing?Roma has been in the stronger form of the two teams, and the bet I am backing is the home victory.
