Italy’s AS Roma face Spain’s Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League 2022-23 at Stadio Olimpico on October 7. The match will start at 12:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).
AS Roma come into the UEL 2022-23 match following a 2-1 win over Inter Milan at San Siro in the Serie A. Goals from Chris Smalling and Paulo Dybala sealed the deal for the Giallorossi.
Roma started their UEFA Europa League campaign with an unexpected 2-1 defeat against Ludogorets. However, they bounced back in style by beating HJK Helsinki 3-0 in their second game and are currently third on the UEL points table (Group C) with three points.
On the other hand, Real Betis top 2022-23 UEL’s Group C with six points. The La Liga outfit has had a perfect run in the tournament so far, having won both their games but will face a strong challenge from the Italian club when they take them on in the “Eternal City”. The Verdiblancos suffered a 1-0 defeat against Celta Vigo in their last La Liga fixture but are still placed fourth in the Spanish top flight.
AS Roma vs Real Betis UEFA Europa League 2022-23 odds
Bet365 odds: AS Roma: 1.80, Real Betis: 4.50, Draw: 3.75
Betwinner odds: AS Roma: 1.784, Real Betis: 4.24, Draw: 3.86
Betway odds: AS Roma: 1.77 Real Betis: 4.00, Draw: 3.75
10CRIC odds: AS Roma: 1.81, Real Betis: 4.30, Draw: 3.76
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
AS Roma vs Real Betis head-to-head and current form
Real Betis beat AS Roma 5-3 in their only match so far. The two teams faced off in a friendly match last year.
Both Real Betis and As Roma have won three of their last five games in their respective domestic tournaments.
AS Roma vs Real Betis UEFA Europa League 2022-23 squads
AS Roma: Rui Patricio (goalkeeper), Pietro Boer (goalkeeper) Mile Svilar (goalkeeper), Chris Smalling, William Bianda, Gianluca Mancini, Roger Ibanez, Marash Kumbulla, Celik, Bryan Cristante, Matic, Leonardo Spinazzola, Nicolo Zaniolo, Stephen El Shaaraway, Lorenzo Pellegrini (captain), Andrea Belotti, Tammy Abraham, Paulo Dybala.
Real Betis: Rui Silva (goalkeeper), Claudio Bravo (goalkeeper), Dani Martin (goalkeeper), Victor Ruiz, Juan Miranda, Martin Montoya, German Pezzella, Luiz Felipe, Alex Moreno, Guido Rodriguez, William Carvalho, Luiz Henrique, Sergio Canales, Joaquin (captain), Borja Iglesias, Loren Moron, Willian Jose.
AS Roma vs Real Betis probable starting lineups
AS Roma: Mile Svilar (goalkeeper), Gianluca Mancini, Roger Ibanez, Marash Kumbulla, Celik, Bryan Cristante, Matic, Leonardo Spinazzola, Lorenzo Pellergrini (captain), Paulo Dybala, Tammy Abraham.
Real Betis: Claudio Bravo (goalkeeper), Martin Montoya, German Pezzella, Luiz Felipe, Alex Moreno, Guido Rodriguez, William Carvalho, Luiz Henrique, Sergio Canales, Joaquin (captain), Borja Iglesias.
AS Roma vs Real Betis combined fantasy XI UEFA Europa League 2022-23
Mile Svilar (goalkeeper), Martin Montoya, German Pezzella, Gianluca Mancini, Roger Ibanez, William Carvalho, Luiz Henrique, Paulo Dybala, Tammy Abraham Joaquin (captain), Borja Iglesias.
AS Roma top picks vs Real Betis UEFA Europa League 2022-23
Paulo Dybala: As Roma’s new signing this season was on the scoresheet for his side in their win over HJK Helsinki in the ongoing UEL. Dybala has also contributed four goals and two assists in Serie A this season and will play a crucial role in an important game against Real Betis. The 28-year-old also scored once in Roma’s win over Inter Milan in their recent domestic fixture.
Tammy Abraham: The English footballer has had success in patches this season having netted only two goals in eight games in the 2022-23 Serie A. Having joined AS Roma last season, Abraham impressed everyone when he scored 17 goals in 37 games in the Italian top flight. The 25-year-old will be the other player to watch out for from the Giallorossi.
Real Betis top picks vs AS Roma UEFA Europa League 2022-23
Joaquin: The 41-year-old winger was on the scoresheet for Real Betis in their 3-2 win over Ludogorets. Known for his pace and acceleration as well as his dribbling ability, Joaquin has been with Real Betis for nearly eight seasons and has scored 28 goals for them in the Spanish top flight.
Borja Iglesias: The 29-year-old is in tremendous form this season and has already scored six for Real Betis in seven games in the 2022-23 La Liga. Iglesias might have missed out on a few scoring opportunities in the last league fixture against Celta Vigo but was the star for the La Liga outfit when he scored both the goals in a 2-1 win over Girona at home. The visitors will rely heavily on Iglesias as they look for their third straight win of the tournament.
AS Roma vs Real Betis UEFA Europa League 2022-23 prediction
AS Roma look like a much stronger team on paper and are tipped favourites to beat Real Betis in the upcoming contest. The hosts have beaten the Spanish outfit once before and are likely to do it again. That said, Real Betis have won both their games in the ongoing UEL and are expected to put on a strong fight against the Giallorossi.