Roma v Salernitana

Roma vs Salernitana Preview

Roma just about got over the line in terms of achieving a top seven finish in last season's Serie A campaign thanks to a final day 2-1 home win against Spezia while Salernitana successfully managed to avoid being dragged into the relegation dogfight that was being played out below them as the visitors finished in 15th place.

Following a promising three-match winning streak which included wins against Sampdoria, Torino and Udinese respectively, Roma were unable to continue this impressive momentum as the hosts fell away in spectacular fashion.

Roma failed to win any of their subsequent seven matches overall in the Italian top flight which included being dealt defeats by Atalanta, Inter Milan and Fiorentina in 3-1, 2-0 and 2-1 losses respectively, along with being held to four draws as well.

However, the 2-1 home win against Spezia not only put an end to Roma's worrying winless stretch but also confirmed the hosts' gaining a place in Europe for this upcoming season.

Goals look likely for both sides in this upcoming clash on Sunday as six of Roma's last 10 matches overall have resulted in both teams scoring.

Salernitana also tasted defeat on the final day of last season's Serie A campaign when they were handed a 2-0 loss away from home at Cremonese but this proved to be purely academical as the visitors had already confirmed their Italian top flight status for another season before then anyway.

Having suffered just two defeats in their last 15 league matches in Serie A along with picking up four wins as well as points in no fewer than nine stalemates, Salernitana had put valuable daylight between themselves and the bottom three clubs by way of an 11-point cushion.

Victories against Monza, Sassuolo, Atalanta and Udinese went a long way to helping the visitors achieve their Serie A status for another term along with six of their nine draws being achieved on their travels as well.

Goals for both teams look likely from Salernitana's point of view too as seven of Salernitana's last 10 matches overall resulted in both teams scoring, while on the road seven of the visitors' last 10 outings also resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net.

Salernitana have failed to win any of their last nine games away from home in Serie A.

Roma v Salernitana Verdict

Both Roma and Salernitana therefore head into this opening fixture of this new Serie A season possessing indifferent form which suggests the goals market may be the most prudent option for this clash.

Indeed, these two clubs have previous in earlier meetings as four of the last six encounters between Roma and Salernitana have resulted in both teams scoring.

Therefore, our main bet will be Both Teams To Score Yes @ 2.00

Other side bets worth considering:

Over 2.5 goals & Both Teams To Score Yes @ 2.75

Correct score: Salernitana 2-1 @ 21.00