Roma vs Juventus: Mourinho has forgotten how to play against the big teams
The Roma v Juventus clash kicks off on January 9. It will take place at the Stadio Olimpico. The kick-off time for this event is 20:30 Moscow time. This is the match of round 21 of Serie A. The game will be broadcast on Match TV channel. There is already an up-to-date prediction as to what the outcome of the game will be.
Betting odds
Bookmakers have analysed the situation and come to the conclusion that Juventus will win. Experts suggest betting money that the Turin side will emerge victorious. The probability that they will win is 44%. At the same time, the probability of Roma’s team succeeding is estimated at a lower 28%. The odds of a draw are 28%.
The experts suggest that there will be very few goals scored. The total is 2.5 with a higher or lower odds. In case the two teams manage to score goals, the odds will play out.
Before the match
If the latest news is to be believed, José Mourinho will not be staying in Rome. The renowned and distinctive Portuguese started coaching at Roma back in the mid-summer of 2021. It was then that the club were inspired, their members praising the coach. At the time, Roma managed to pick up three straight wins at the start of Serie A.
Many factors enabled the Romans to get at least a fighting chance to challenge for a place among the leaders. At the time, Juventus were in serious crisis. That said, the Roma team boasted a great squad and a good coach. Yet it turns out they are not doing so well.
As of now, they are slowly but surely losing ground and leaving their fans disappointed. “Juventus, for their part, have managed to cope with the crisis and have finally emerged from it. They are quickly gaining ground and surprising their fans. “Inter have hardly lost anything since the loss of Romelu Lukaky. It is the team that is currently regarded as the leader in Serie A. Even AC Milan beat Roma without any difficulties and go second, but the capabilities of these teams are almost the same.
The conclusion is that Mourinho doesn’t know how to play. He can’t face the big teams with dignity. When AS Roma have the edge in skill, they often win. When they have to face serious opposition, they don’t do so well. Because of this, the team have yet to beat a single club from the big four.
“Juventus cannot currently boast great results either. The Turin side have had a tough start to the season and they are still regarded as unstable. Still, most of their instability comes between the middles of the table and the underdogs in Serie A. When Juventus compete with the top sides, they win. Rarely does the team allow themselves to be beaten.
Current outlook
In this case, Juventus have emerged as favourites. This is due to the fact that the Turinians have an excellent defence, and in the attack, experienced and promising players such as Federico Chiesa, Morata, Paulo Dibala. This team could have been in the bottom three, but it was hampered by a poor start. That said, Mourinho is currently unable to achieve that balance at Roma. That’s why the game will be cautious even at home, as the two main defenders (Mancini and Karsdorp) have been suspended.