Venezia vs Roma: Match Preview, Team News & Betting Tips | Feb 9, 2025

The Serie A returns to action on Sunday morning as Venezia welcome Roma to Stadio Penzo for a high-stakes encounter kicking off at 11:30 AM UK time. While Roma aim to continue their impressive revival under interim coach Claudio Ranieri, Venezia desperately seek their first victory of 2025 to escape relegation trouble. This promises to be a contrasting battle between a resurgent Giallorossi side and a struggling Lagunari outfit.

Interesting Fact: Venezia have dropped the most points from winning positions of any club across Europe’s top five leagues this season—a staggering 27 points lost after leading matches.

Team Analysis

Home Team: Venezia

Venezia are entrenched in a relegation battle, sitting 19th in the table with just 16 points from 23 matches. Their inability to hold onto leads has been a recurring theme, exemplified by their recent 3-2 loss to Udinese, where they conceded two late goals after taking an early lead. Manager Eusebio Di Francesco has shown flashes of promise, particularly at home, where his side remain unbeaten in their last four games. However, the absence of top scorer Joel Pohjanpalo (now at Palermo) and key goalkeeper Filip Stankovic adds to their woes. With only three wins at Stadio Penzo this season, Venezia face an uphill battle against a revitalised Roma side.

• Current Form:
  Last 6 matches: 3 draws, 3 losses.
  Last match: 2-3 loss to Udinese in Serie A.
• Key Players:
  • Hans Nicolussi Caviglia : The set-piece specialist has scored three times from outside the box this season, offering creativity and unpredictability.
  • Gaetano Oristanio : Providing physicality upfront, Oristanio remains a key figure despite limited goal contributions.
  • Mikael Ellertsson : Versatile defender who contributes both defensively and offensively.
• Injuries/Suspensions:
  • Michael Svoboda (out, injury)
  • Marin Sverko (out, injury)
  • Richie Sagrado (out, injury)
  • Alfred Duncan (out, injury)
  • Domen Crnigoj (out, injury)
  • Filip Stankovic (out, injury)
• Home Form:
  Venezia have recorded three wins, three draws, and five losses in 11 home matches this season. They are currently on a three-match winless streak at Stadio Penzo.

Away Team: Roma

Under Claudio Ranieri, Roma have rediscovered their form, climbing up the table with seven consecutive Serie A matches unbeaten. Despite their midweek Coppa Italia exit to AC Milan, the Giallorossi remain focused on securing European qualification through league performance. Their attacking prowess has improved significantly, but their away record remains inconsistent, having won just once on the road this season. With fresh legs expected in the lineup due to rotation ahead of their Europa League tie against Porto, Roma will look to extend their unbeaten run and close the gap on European places.

• Current Form:
  Last 6 matches: 3 wins, 3 draws.
  Last match: 1-1 draw against Napoli in Serie A.
• Key Players:
  • Artem Dovbyk : Leading scorer for Roma with eight goals, offering clinical finishing and energy upfront.
  • Lorenzo Pellegrini : Creative maestro who orchestrates play from midfield, contributing both goals and assists.
  • Angelino : Dynamic left-back whose overlapping runs provide width and defensive solidity.
• Injuries/Suspensions:
  • Manu Kone (suspended)
• Away Form:
  Roma have struggled on the road this season, recording one win, six draws, and four losses in 11 away matches. However, they are currently unbeaten in their last three away games.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Roma dominated their last meeting against Venezia, triumphing 2-1 at Stadio Olimpico in September. Bryan Cristante’s late strike sealed the victory, highlighting the Giallorossi’s ability to capitalise on opportunities. Historically, Roma hold a significant advantage over Venezia, making them strong favourites heading into this fixture.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Venezia 1-2 Roma

While Venezia may put up a fight at Stadio Penzo, Roma’s superior quality and momentum make them clear favourites. Expect a closely contested first half before Roma’s attacking flair proves decisive in the second period. A late goal could secure all three points for the visitors.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
   Given Venezia’s tendency to concede late goals and Roma’s attacking intent, it seems likely both teams will find the back of the net.
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
   With both teams capable of scoring, we anticipate more than two goals in this match.
3. Anytime Goalscorer: Artem Dovbyk
   As Roma’s top scorer, Dovbyk is always capable of making a decisive contribution.

Hot Stat

Roma have scored 18 goals in their last seven Serie A matches—an average of 2.6 goals per game—highlighting their resurgence under Claudio Ranieri.

Possible Lineups

Venezia (4-3-3):

Radu; Haps, Idzes, Cande; Zerbin, Perez, Nicolussi Caviglia, Busio, Ellertsson; Oristanio, Fila

Roma (4-3-3):

Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Cristante, Paredes, Angelino; Dybala, Pellegrini; Dovbyk

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