Tomás Yelmini
One of the most highly anticipated moments of the soccer season is the start of the knockout stages of the European competitions. Currently, the Europa League is underway, and the RB Salzburg vs Roma matchup is one of the most eagerly anticipated duels in the round of 16, which is also known as the Playoffs. This stage of the competition features teams that have been relegated from the Champions League, competing for the Europa League trophy.
RB Salzburg is the most successful team in Austrian soccer in terms of titles, but they have not had much influence on the continental stage. In contrast, Roma is a team with a rich history and a desire to win an international competition again, having made history last season by winning the Conference League.
For detailed information on how the teams are preparing for the Europa League Playoffs clash, as well as predictions, odds, and potential lineups for RB Salzburg vs Roma, check out JefeBet.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for RB Salzburg vs Roma Europa League Playoffs First Leg on February 16, 2023
- Where: Red Bull Arena – Salzburg, Austria
- When: Thursday, February 16, 12.45 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: RB Salzburg (+180) / Draw (+230) / Roma (+155)
- Asian Handicap: RB Salzburg (-0.25, +130), Roma (+0.25, -185)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+100) / Under (-130)
- Both teams score: Yes (-140) / No (+105)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Betting on RB Salzburg
RB Salzburg is the true multi-champion of Austrian soccer, as it has dominated the Austrian Bundesliga for several seasons now. However, they have yet to make the leap to the continental level, and they’re working towards that goal. Of course, it won’t be easy to get through to the round of 16, where Rome awaits.
Salzburg has lost just one of its 17 matches in the Austrian tournament, where it has won four consecutive matches.
Now, they face a second opportunity in continental competition, after a poor performance in the Champions League, where it finished third in its group, below Chelsea and Milan, with one win out of six.
Probable lineup (4-3-1-2): Philipp Köhn; Dedic, Oumar Solet, Strahinja Pavlovic, Andreas Ulmer; Nicolas Seiwald, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Maurits Kjaergaard; Luka Sucic; Fernando, Noah Okafor.
Betting on Roma
The only time Roma came close to lifting the Europa League was in the 1990/91 season, when they lost the final to Inter. Currently, the team led by José Mourinho is playing an outstanding role in Serie A, where it is fighting for the qualification places for the next Champions League.
With Argentinian Paulo Dybala as the star player and Englishman Tammy Abraham as top scorer, the team from the Italian capital knows that this could be a great opportunity to win the international title they need to continue rebuilding. And so far, they’re doing everything to make it happen: they’ve lost just one of its last ten games.
Probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Rui Patricio; Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling, Ibañez; Nicola Zalewski, Bryan Cristante, Nemanja Matic, Stephan El Shaarawy; Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini; Tammy Abraham.
JefeBet Prediction
We believe that RB Salzburg will be capable of avoiding defeat in Austria, but also that Roma has the power to be able to take a favorable outcome in the rematch. For these reasons, JefeBet predicts that it will be a tie with numerous choices.
Prediction: Draw 1-1.
