Until recently Roma topped the Italian Serie A, but they are now 8 points behind Juventus. With a form Juve are in, it looks the title race is lost for Roma. They now got to turn to other trophies and Coppa Italia looks like a good shot.

This year didn’t start as Roma hoped. They lost 3-0 to Juventus, which crushed their title dreams. With eight points behind mighty Juve, Roma chances are looking slim. A good chance to boost their morale is a win in the Coppa Italia against Sampdoria this Thursday. Comparing the players of the two teams, Roma are much better. Plus Roma are without defeat on their stadium this season and it would be embarrassing if that doesn’t stay that way after this match.

Since the arrival of a new manager, Sampdoria are playing well. They have only one defeat recently and are away from the relegation zone, which is their top plan this season. It looks like Coppa Italia won’t matter much to this team and a loss against the powerful Rome team won’t be too disappointing.

Roma just need to win this match. It’s not because the cup games are of a big importance to them, but because it would lift their crushed morale and get them prepared for the rest of the season.

Roma-Sampdoria Prediction

As many times happen, teams tend to fail to perform in less important games if there is a derby ahead. I suspect that might be the case with Atletico in this match. They are playing with Barça in four days and they really don’t need their players tired or injured. Besides, even if they fail, they can look for their chances on their stadium in the next game of this double-header.

Roma 1.33 @ Bet365

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