Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League Preview & Prediction | 02 May 2024

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Roma vs Bayer: Europa League Semi-Final Match Preview

On Thursday, May 2, the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals will take place between Roma and Bayer Leverkusen. Both teams are eager to secure a spot in the final of the continental championship.

Team Predictions
Roma:
>Starting XI: Sviral; Karsdorp, Mancini, Ndika, Angelino; Kristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dibala, Lukaku, El Shaaravi.
Bayer Leverkusen:
>Starting XI: Hradecki; Kosunu, Ta, Hincapi; Frimpong, Palacios, Jaka, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Adley; Schick.

Venue
The match will be held at the Olympic Stadium in Rome.

Roma's Recent Form
Roma surprised everyone in the prevous round of the Europa League by knockng out Milan in both legs (0-1 and 2-1). Under the leadrship of coach De Rossi, the team has shown great form and consistency. They are also competing for a spot in the Champions League in the Italian Serie A. Last week, Roma faced Bologna and suffered a 3-1 defeat, but they quickly bounced back with a 2-1 victory over Udinese. In their most recent league match against Napoli, they fought back to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw thanks to a goal from Tammy Abraham.
Roma has been strong at the Olympic Stadium, wining seven out of their last eight matches in all competitions. However, they will be without right-back Chelik, who was sent off in the quarter-final second leg against Milan. On the bright side, key players like Romelu Lukaku, who had a minor injury, and central defender Ndik have returned to the squad. Paulo Dibal, with 13 goals and 9 assists, will be the main attacking threat for Roma, supported by El Shaaravi and Pellegrini on the flanks.

Bayer Leverkusen's Recent Form
Bayer Leverkusen has had an exceptional season, remaining unbeaten in all competitions so far. They have already secured the championship title in Germany and are now fully focused on their European campaign. In the previous round of the Europa League, they comfortably defeated West Ham by a 3-1 aggregate score.
In their most recent league match against Stuttgart, Leverkusen played out a 2-2 draw. They will be missing Borja Iglesias and Czech forward Gloc due to injuries. However, they can rely on key players like Florian Wirtz, Frimpong, and Grimaldo, who have been instrumental this season. Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has also been in good form, with 11 goals and 8 assists in the Bundesliga.

Match Predictions:
>Given Bayer Leverkusen's fantastic season and unbeaten record, they will be a tough opponent for Roma. With the Italian side juggling multiple competitions, Bayer may have an advantage. However, Roma's strong home form and the support of their fans could level the playing field, making a draw a possible outcome.
>In terms of goals, both teams will likely adopt an attcking approac. Expect an exciting and open game with goals from both sides. As for corners, with both teams favoring an attacking style of play and havng quality wingers, the total number of corners is likely to exceed 9.5.
>In terms of disciplinary action, neither team is known for rough play. Therefore, it's unlikely that more than four yellow cards will be shown.
>As for the final score, a 1-1 draw seems like a plausible outcome considering the strengths and abilities of both teams.