Venezia vs Roma Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Serie A, February 9, 2025

Venezia vs Roma Preview

• Competition: Serie A.
• Date: Sunday, February 9.
• Time: 11:30 AM GMT.
• Venue: Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium.

Venezia vs Roma will take place in the early kick-off slot in Serie A on Sunday, February 9 at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium in matchday 24 in the competition.

The hosts are 19^th in the table with 16 points from 23 games. They are five points from safety and fnd themselves running out of time and matches to earn more points. Venezia are winless in their last five matches across competitions, drawing three and losing two. In this run, they have scored five and conceded seven. They lost 3-2 to Udinese in their last outing and will look to improve from that performance.

Roma, on the other hand, are ninth in the table with 31 points from 23 matches. They are nine points off the European spots and will need to go on a winning run to close to gap. Roma will enter the next match on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won two, lost two and drawn one of their five games. In this run, they have scored six and conceded six as well. They lost to Milan 3-1 in their last match and will look to perform better.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming from both camps.

Venezia Team News

Manager Eusebio Di Francesco fielded a strong lineup in the team’s last match but despite scoring two, they struggled against Udinese. The manager used five substitutes as well, with goalkeeper Filip Stankovic needing to be taken off with a knock.

Five other players will miss their next match as well. Alfred Duncan (muscle), Domen Crnigoj (muscle), Marin Sverko (muscle), Michael Svoboda (knee) and Richie Sagrado (muscle) will all miss out as they continue to recover.

Roma Team News

Manager Claudio Ranieri fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they fell to a 3-1 defeat away from home. Some players played really well while others were not up to the mark in a mixed performance. The manager used five subs as well, but there were no new injuries and suspensions.

Roma will be without just one player for the next match. Kouadio Kone will miss out as he has been suspended after accumulating too many yellows and will miss the next match.

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Venezia vs Roma Predicted Lineups

Venezia Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Jesse Joronen.

Defenders: Joel Schingtienne, Jay Idzes (C), Fali Cande.

Midfielders: Alessio Zerbin, Issa Doumbia, Hans Caviglia, Gianluca Busio, Ridgeciano Haps.

Forwards: Gaetano Oristiano, John Yeboah.

Roma Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar.

Defenders: Zeki Celik, Mats Hummels, Evan Ndicka.

Midfielders: Alexis Saelemaekers, Manu Kone, Leandro Paredes, Lorenzo Pellegrini (C), Angelino.

Forwards: Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk.

Venezia vs Roma Head-to-Head Record

These two teams lock horns very often since they have been part of Italy’s top flight simultaneously for several years now. The recent head-to-head record is also fairly balanced. Roma have won two of the last five meetings, Venezia have won one, and there have also been two draws.

Key Players to Watch in Venezia vs Roma

Hans Caviglia (Venezia)

The midfielder has been in top form for Venezia this season and has contributed six goals to their total tally. His four goals have come from an impressive 1.31 xG, meaning he has performed really well in this metric. His two assists have come from 1.15 xA, which is also a respectable return considering the team is 19^th in the table.

Artem Dovbyk (Roma)

The Ukrainian marksman remains atop the contribution list with 10 to his name. His eight goals have come from 8.39 xG, meaning he can do way better to improve on his conversion rate. His two assists have come from 1.10 xA, which is a very good return.

Venezia vs Roma Prediction

Going by recent head-to-head as well as recent form guides, Roma are the clear favourites to win the upcoming match.

Prediction: Venezia 1-3 Roma

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