Roma vs SPAL
Italian Serie A 2017/18
Date: Friday, 1st December 2017
Kick-Off: 17:30 UK/ 18:30 CET
Venue: Stadio Olimpico (Rome).

Unfortunately, Roma saw their record-breaking winning away streak come to an abrupt end at the hands of relegation threatened Genoa last weekend, as the Grifone parked the bus to maximum effect to hang on for a draw. That being said, whilst this has seen them slip outside the top three, the Giallorossi are still in contention for at least a top four spot and they still do have a game in hand.

Roma have been quite strong at home and have a great chance to rebound from dropping two points ae they host floundering SPAL at home in the first Serie A match of round 15 this Friday. The visitors may have managed to draw Roma’s cross-town rivals Lazio in their first Serie A game of the season, but other from that they have been miserable in their travels.

SPAL have lost over 70% of their road fixtures, and Roma have managed to beat every single side that are below them in the table on home turf so far in the league. In addition, Roma have been ahead after the first 45 minutes in most of their home games, except against Lazio and Napoli. Despite SPAL being expected to park the bus, Roma should be able to find an early breakthrough and hang on for all three points in order to continue keeping up the pressure on the top sides, especially with Juventus taking on Napoli later on in a crunch clash also on Friday.

Roma vs SPAL: Head-to-head statistics

• Roma are undefeated in 34 of their last 38 home matches


• SPAL have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches


• SPAL have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches


• Roma have won with a 1 goal margin in their last 3 home matches


• Of the 30 meetings between the two sides between Roma and SPAL, the Giallorossi have recorded 11 wins (D9 L10)

Roma vs SPAL: Prediction

Simply put, SPAL will park the bus, but Roma will be expected to easily rebound after their surprise and frustrating draw with Genoa and pick up all three points here.

Roma vs SPAL: Betting tips

• Roma to lead at HT @ 1.54


• Total Match goals – Over 3.5 @ 2.25 odd.