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- Competition: Europa League
- Date: Thursday, 7th November, 2024
- Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CET
- Venue: Stade Joseph Marien (Brussels)
After returning to the Jupiler Pro League in the 2021/22 season, Union Saint-Gilloise became one of the best teams in Belgium. However, this season was far from impressive, as they are in 10th place, with only 16 points in 13 rounds - 1.23 per game. That is a massive drop-off compared to last season when they had around 2.3 points per game. Their performance in the Europa League was poor as well, considering they won just one point in three rounds. Still, a potential win against struggling AS Roma might even move them into the playoff spots because those spots are just two points away at this moment.
AS Roma are having an atrocious season. They were between 5th and 7th place in the past six years, but this season has been terrible. They are in 11th place in Serie A with only 13 points in 11 rounds. In the EL, they aren't much better and have won just four points in three rounds. The primary reason for their poor results are their atrocious road performances. Most football pundits believe that the next game against Union Saint-Gilloise might be the last for coach Ivan Juric if they fail to win another road game.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs AS Roma pick: Both teams to score
Union Saint-Gilloise have had mixed results lately, but they are scoring pretty regularly and have done so in the last three games in all competitions. Additionally, they have scored at least one goal in seven out of ten last games - 70%. So, we believe they can score against AS Roma, which had massive problems defensively in recent matches.
Roma have been absolutely terrible away from home, losing three out of the last four matches and failing to keep a clean sheet. In the last two road games, their defense totally collapsed, allowing eight goals - four per game. On the other hand, we believe in AS Roma's ability to score a goal against pretty much anyone in both Serie A and the EL.
Additionally, both teams scored in the last three road Roma's games. Considering all the above, we believe that both teams to score bet should be the safest option for this EL tie.
Union Saint-Gilloise team news
After a 1:1 draw with Mechelen, coach Sebastien Poognoli spoke to the media. He was frustrated after allowing a goal in the stoppage time. Still, the coach said he doesn't judge his team by the result but by attitude and is very pleased with it. He hopes they can start winning games regularly.
Henok Teklab, Mamadou Traore, and Alessio Castro should remain sidelined, while Sofiane Boufal is questionable after missing the previous four due to a knock.
Last matches of Union Saint-Gilloise
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KV Mechelen
1 : 1
Union Saint-Gilloise
Pro League
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Eupen
0 : 3
Union Saint-Gilloise
Belgian Cup
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Union Saint-Gilloise
1 : 3
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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Midtjylland
1 : 0
Union Saint-Gilloise
Europa League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
0 : 0
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
Union Saint-Gilloise lineup
Goalkeeper
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49
Anthony Moris
Defenders
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26
Ross Sykes
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16
Christian Burgess
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28
Koki Machida
Midfielders
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94
Loic Lapoussin
-
27
Noah Sadiki
-
24
Charles Vanhoutte
-
22
Ousseynou Niang
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8
Lazare Amani
Forwards
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9
Franjo Ivanovic
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12
Promise David
AS Roma team news
According to Balkan media reports, coach Juric will most likely be replaced in the upcoming days. If he fails to secure a win in the EL, it is almost certain he will get fired. According to speculations, the players want Daniele De Rosi back, but the board are unwilling to bring him back.
Mario Hermoso and Alexis Saelemaekers, who missed the previous game(s) with injuries, are both questionable for the Union Saint-Gilloise game.
Last matches of AS Roma
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Hellas Verona
3 : 2
AS Roma
Serie A
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AS Roma
1 : 0
Torino
Serie A
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Fiorentina
5 : 1
AS Roma
Serie A
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AS Roma
1 : 0
Dynamo Kyiv
Europa League
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AS Roma
0 : 1
Inter Milan
Serie A
AS Roma lineup
Goalkeeper
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99
Mile Svilar
Defenders
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23
Gianluca Mancini
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5
Evan Ndicka
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3
Angelino
Midfielders
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19
Zeki Celik
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28
Enzo Le Fee
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17
Manu Kone
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59
Nicola Zalewski
Forwards
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7
Lorenzo Pellegrini
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11
Artem Dovbyk
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18
Matias Soule
3 Reasons why both teams should score
- Union Saint-Gilloise scored at least a goal in the last three games
- AS Roma conceded eight goals in the last two road games
- AS Roma scored in the last four games
Main prediction Union Saint-Gilloise - AS Roma
Both Teams to Score
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Additional predictions
Union Saint-Gilloise & AS Roma current standing in Europa League
League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Lazio | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 - 1 | +8 | 9 |
2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 1 | +5 | 9 |
3 | Anderlecht | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 9 |
4 | Ajax | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 1 | +7 | 7 |
5 | Galatasaray | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 - 6 | +3 | 7 |
6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 - 4 | +3 | 7 |
7 | FC Midtjylland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 7 |
8 | Athletic Club | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 7 |
9 | Bodø / Glimt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 7 |
10 | Olympique Lyonnais | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 6 |
11 | Rangers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 - 4 | +3 | 6 |
12 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 6 |
13 | FCSB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 6 |
14 | Beşiktaş | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 6 |
15 | Fenerbahçe | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 5 |
16 | Porto | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 - 6 | +1 | 4 |
17 | Slavia Praha | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 4 |
18 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 4 |
19 | TSG Hoffenheim | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 4 |
20 | Roma | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 4 |
21 | Viktoria Plzeň | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 3 |
22 | Manchester United | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 3 |
23 | Elfsborg | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 - 7 | -1 | 3 |
24 | Ferencváros | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
25 | AZ | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 3 |
26 | Malmö FF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 3 |
27 | Sporting Braga | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 3 |
28 | FC Twente | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 2 |
29 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 1 |
30 | PAOK | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 1 |
31 | Rīgas FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 7 | -4 | 1 |
32 | Nice | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 1 |
33 | Ludogorets | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 1 |
34 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 0 |
35 | Dynamo Kyiv | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 - 6 | -6 | 0 |
36 | Qarabağ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 8 | -7 | 0 |