Betis to hammer another nail into Roma's EL hopes
Roma travel to Sevilla to face Real Betis on Thursday evening at the Estadio Benito Villamarín in need of a win to shore up their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League. Read our preview here:
Yes way, José
After masterminding a late win against the same opposition last week, Manuel Pellegrini will be keen to do the double and seal their own passage through the group with two games to spare. Striker Willian José has been exclusively used from the bench in La Liga, including the weekend's stalemate away at Real Valladolid. However, in continental competition, he has been more of a first choice and will be hoping to add to his tally of two against a visiting back three that aren't at their full strength.
No way, José
José Mourinho must contend without the likes of Gini Wijnaldum, Rick Karsdrop, Paulo Dybala, Zeki Çelik (all injured), and Nicolò Zaniolo (who was sent off in injury time in their meeting last week). He might opt to deploy Tammy Abraham behind Andrea Belotti in a bid to have an extra man nominally in the midfield area. He could additionally turn to the forgotten figure of Stephan El Shaarawy. The versatile forward has not been a key figure at I Giallorossi for three years, but has been included in the matchday squad because of the paucity of other available, experienced options.
Betting tip
Betis can be backed at 2.40 to get the win they need to qualify with betway.
