Roma are set to host Manchester City in a crucial Champions League group game tonight at Stadio Olimpico, Italy.
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:45 GMT arsenal
Venue: Stadio Olimpico
Referee: Milorad Mažić (Serbia)
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Roma duo Miralem Pjanic and Gervinho are expected to feature in this crucial fixture despite of their minor injuries. While Leandro Castán is the only player who will miss due to an injury.
Meanwhile, Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany is likely to start along with striker Stevan Jovetic and attacker David Silva.
Jovetic is likely to take place Sergio Aguero’s role who suffered a knee injury last weekend. Midfielder Yaya Toure is suspended for this game.
Stats:
- Roma have lost only a game from their last seven European matches against the Premier League sides.
- A win for the home side guarantees their spot in the round of 16, even if CSKA win against Bayern Munich.
- Manchester City are yet to win their first European game against Serie A side.
- City striker Sergio Aguero has scored five goals in Champions League this season.
Prediction:
Roma 2 – 1 Manchester City
Only Bayern Munich have secured their spot for the next round while the other three are still hoping from their last game tonight. CSKA Moscow is likely to lose tonight’s game against the German giants Bayern Munich. While a side who wins between Roma and City are going to secure their spot.
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city will win! 2 - 3
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