AS Roma vs Brighton Hove & Albion Game Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 07/03/2024

Odds via Tonybet

AS Roma vs Brighton	March 7, 2024, 1:45 PM ET
AS Roma odds	+117
Brighton odds	+225
Draw	+265
Over\Under	2.5 -127\+106

AS Roma vs Brighton Hove & Albion. Shape of the Teams

Rather unexpectedly, things are looking good for the Italians. AS Roma sacked José Mourinho and, to the surprise of many, brought in club legend Daniel de Rossi instead.

Despite initial skepticism due to de Rossi’s limited coaching experience, his tenure has yielded positive outcomes.

Under de Rossi’s guidance, Roma have lost only once in the Serie A in the past five games and have become one of the most in-form teams, ranking fifth in the league.

The only defeat they suffered in that time frame was against the mighty Inter Milan (4-2), which is not something to be ashamed of, considering very few teams know how to handle Inzaghi’s super team.

Things are looking less bright for Brighton Hove & Albion heading into the double confrontation with Roma. The team has only managed a single victory in the past five games. This win was against Sheffield – a team certain to relegate – and doesn’t mask the broader struggles Brighton is experiencing.

De Zerbi has been linked to the Barcelona coaching position, but Brighton’s recent form does not speak in his favour. Brighton’s last major victory was against Tottenham, which traces back to December.

Since then, the team’s record has been far from impressive in both England and Europe. Brighton qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League, but their performances have been lacklustre throughout the tournament.

This dip in performance raises questions about the team’s morale and readiness for tonight’s clash.

AS Roma vs Brighton Hove & Albion Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: Thursday, March 7, 1:45 PM ET
Stadium: Stadio Olimpico
Location: Roma, Italy

AS Roma vs Brighton Hove & Albion Prediction, Odds

Pick: AS Roma to win
Odds: +121 (Tonybet)

Brighton faces a significant hurdle with the injury of one of their best player, Kaoru Mitoma. Brighton’s Japanese star has been one of the major highlights this season due to his exceptional dribbling skills and unpredictability on the wing, making it difficult for his opponents to contain him.

Unfortunately, Brighton’s medics have announced that his injury means he’ll be out for the match against Roma, depriving De Zerbi of his best forward.

Attention turns to Rome and the #UEL. ✊ pic.twitter.com/FRMqgA918X
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 6, 2024

With Mitoma unavailable, Evan Ferguson is expected to lead the line, though it is hard to see him fulfill this role given his recent performances.

In these circumstances, Brighton should focus on the midfield, an area where they have greater depth. With Pascal Groß, Brighton has one of the best midfielders in the league. The long-time club servant is expected to raise the spirits with his experience and quality.

Thank you for your support in London. ❤️‍🔥 It was a difficult day but we have a big opportunity to bounce back in Rome. 👊 pic.twitter.com/4CuK39jSMH
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 3, 2024

Roma, on the other side, have a more defined strategy. With Lukaku & Dybala leading their attack, life is pretty easy being a Roma player. Getting the ball to the duo generally guarantees an attack or at least a scare.

Combined with the solid defensive foundation provided by Evan N’Dicka, Roma seem well-prepared for the clash with Brighton.

AS Roma vs Brighton Hove & Albion Betting Tip

Pick: Paulo Dybala to score
Odds: +200 (Tonybet)

A major talking point in Mourinho’s reign was Dybala’s role. Given Mourinho’s football style, many saw the pair as unfitting. To a certain extent, these worries were justified.

However, with de Rossi at the helm – who is yet to establish himself as an elite manager – we’ve seen a happier version of Dybala. The Argentinian is truly enjoying himself, and this should soon see Dybala rack up more and more goal contributions to his name.

Romelu Lukaku’s presence on the field complements Dybala well, as his physicality and ability to engage defenders create opportunities for his teammates. This is particularly advantageous against Brighton’s defence, which tends to take risks that a striker of Lukaku’s profile can exploit.

Paredes and Pellegrini have also been instrumental in AS Roma’s pursuit of improvement, often contributing goals or initiating plays that have simplified Roma’s patterns positively.

Brighton approaching… 🔜 #ASRoma | #UEL pic.twitter.com/MrywDu9zeE
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) March 5, 2024

Given the current circumstances – with Brighton in times of doubt, while Roma are high on confidence – Dybala is expected to make an impact and likely score a goal.

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