Serie A: Venezia vs Roma live
Preview
Sunday’s first Serie A fixture takes place at the Stadio Oierluigi Penzo between Venezia and AS Roma. Kick-off time is 11:30 GMT and Italian referee Gianluca Aureliano will be officiating the game.
Roma has had some rough games before this game; one win, two draws and two defeats in five games is disturbing. Roma are currently 5th on the Serie A table with 19 points. Roma has not being the same after their 6-1 defeat to Glimt in the Europa Conference League.
Venezia currently find themselves one step above the relegation zone of the Serie A; 17th place with 9 points. Just like Roma, they have one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five games. Venezia badly need points out of this game to be clear off the relegation zone.
Head-to-head
This is the two team’s first encounter and the match could be an interesting one.
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Prediction
Currently, both teams come into this game with a similar form from their last few games. Nevertheless, Roma still has the upper hand to win this game. It will be a tough match and a clean sheet for either team is not guaranteed.
Line up
Venezia XI: Romero; Ebuehi, Caldara, Mazzocchi, Haps; Crnigoj, Busio, Ampadu; Aramu, Kiyine, Okereke
AS Roma XI: Patricio; Calafiori, Ibanez, Mancini, Karsdorp; Veretout, Cristante; Shomurodov, Pellegrini, Shaarawy; Abraham
