Can Roma once again show their best football in the upcoming clash? The change of head coach positively impacted the game of the "Giallorossi," as they easily defeated Udinese (3-0) last weekend, who by then topped the Serie A standings. But Athletic Bilbao is not Udinese; this team is on a completely different level. We recommend checking our prediction before placing a bet on the game, which will take place as part of the first round of the Europa League group stage at the "Stadio Olimpico."
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The upcoming game will be the first ever official encounter between these teams.
### Roma
Last weekend, Roma celebrated a much-anticipated victory in the new season. After a series of unimpressive performances—where they dropped points even at home against weaker opponents—the "Giallorossi" bounced back in style, defeating Udinese, one of the top teams in Serie A, with a commanding 3-0 scoreline. In that match, Roma showcased a level of play reminiscent of Barcelona in their prime, dominating every aspect of the game and coming close to an even larger margin.
The team has undoubtedly felt the impact of Daniele De Rossi's departure and the subsequent appointment of Ivan Jurić as head coach, which initially sparked some discontent. However, as they prepare for the upcoming clash, Jurić will have the full squad at his disposal, except for Alexis Saelemaekers, who is sidelined with an ankle injury.
### Athletic Bilbao
In the early stages of the new season, Athletic Bilbao has produced commendable results. After seven matches, the "Basques" have accumulated 13 points, placing them third in the standings, behind only Real Madrid and Barcelona. Notably, Athletic has won their last three games, averaging an impressive 2.67 goals per match during this stretch.
However, the team is currently facing significant roster challenges, with five players sidelined due to injury. Additionally, there are doubts regarding the participation of both goalkeepers: Unai Simón is dealing with a wrist injury sustained over the summer, while Julen Agirrezabala suffered a facial injury in the recent match against Celta Vigo.
### Goals Prediction
Traditionally, Athletic Bilbao is not known for being overly attacking, often relying on a solid defense to earn points. However, this season has seen a shift, especially in recent outings. They scored three goals against both Las Palmas and Celta Vigo, and netted twice in a strong away performance against Las Palmas. Furthermore, Ernesto Valverde's side has only failed to score in one match this season (against Atlético Madrid), making it reasonable to predict that Athletic will find the net at least once.
### Corners Prediction
Neither Roma nor Athletic are known for their corner kicks, averaging just 4.4 and 4.3 corners per game, respectively. There’s no compelling reason to expect a change in this trend for the upcoming match, so betting on total corners being under 9.5 seems prudent.
### Scores24 Prediction for AS Roma vs. Athletic Bilbao
Roma enters this matchup as a slight favorite, which aligns with the bookmakers' views. Under Ivan Jurić’s leadership, the team has shown significant improvement, highlighted by their convincing 3-0 win over Udinese. In contrast, Athletic is grappling with serious personnel issues, particularly in goal, where they may need to rely on 21-year-old Alex Padilla, who has only three first-team appearances.
Given these factors, we believe Roma can secure a favorable result on home turf, predicting a final score of **2-1 in favor of AS Roma**.
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