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Roma are set to play Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday in the Round of 16 of the Coppa Italia.
Roma come into this game on the back of a 2-2 draw against Stefano Pioli's AC Milan in the league. Goals from French centre-back Pierre Kalulu and midfielder Tommaso Pobega for AC Milan were canceled out by goals from Brazilian centre-back Roger Ibanez and English striker Tammy Abraham for Roma.
Genoa, on the other hand, beat Bari 2-1 in the league. Goals from Romanian attacker George Puscas and Icelandic winger Albert Gudmundsson sealed the deal for Alberto Gilardino's Genoa.
Roma vs Genoa Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- In 27 head-to-head encounters between the two sides, Roma hold the clear advantage. They have won 19 games, lost four and drawn four.
- English centre-back Chris Smalling has scored three goals in the league for Roma this season.
- Argentine forward Paulo Dybala has registered seven goal contributions in the league for Roma.
- Midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini has managed five assists in the league for Roma.
- Attacker Massimo Coda has scored six goals in Serie B for Genoa this season.
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Roma vs Genoa Prediction
Roma manager Jose Mourinho was linked with the Portugal national team job after the departure of Fernando Santos, but Roberto Martinez is now the boss of the men's side. Roma now boast a World Cup winner in Paulo Dybala, and while the 29-year-old was not a regular starter for his nation, he did score a vital penalty in the final against France.
Mourinho will hope to lift another piece of silverware with Roma this season, and the Coppa Italia appears to be the perfect chance to do just that. Having signed Norwegian winger Ola Solbakken from Bodo/Glimt, the Italian giants will reportedly now target Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
Genoa, on the other hand, were relegated last season and find themselves in the second division of Italian football. They are a strong side, though, with former Juventus midfielder and Italy international Stefano Sturaro, former Roma regular Kevin Strootman and Croatia international Milan Badelj all part of the squad.
Roma will be the favorites to win here. Mourinho will hope to tap into his experience in cup football, and Roma's overall quality will surely help.
Prediction: Roma 2-0 Genoa
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Roma vs Genoa Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Roma
Tip 2: Game to have over / under 2.5 goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Roma to keep a clean sheet - Yes
