AS Rome take on the visitors Eintracht Frankfurt in the round 8 match of UEFA Europa League group stage. The match will be played on Thursday, January 30th at Stadio Olimpico (Rome).
Roma aims to improve after a second managerial change in six months. The Giallorossi are still chasing their dream of returning to the Champions League. José Mourinho couldn’t accomplish that goal and was dismissed last winter. Daniele De Rossi started well, earning a full-time managerial role, but his side fell short in the Europa League semifinals and finished only sixth in Serie A. However, after a poor start to the new campaign, he was also let go. His successor, Ivan Jurić, lasted only a brief and disappointing stint before Roma turned to veteran Claudio Ranieri, convincing him to come out of retirement. The experienced coach has gradually stabilized the team, delivering consistent performances. In the Europa League, Roma performed decently, though they suffered a surprising loss to Elfsborg under Jurić. They also shared points with Athletic Bilbao, Union Berlin, and Tottenham, while securing wins over Dynamo Kyiv and Braga. Last Thursday, they suffered a setback against AZ Alkmaar, leaving their qualification hopes still mathematically uncertain. Ranieri's arrival has brought defensive discipline, but Roma's attack remains inconsistent, making them vulnerable in tight matches.
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Under Dino Toppmöller, the Eagles secured a sixth-place finish in the 2023-24 Bundesliga. This season, they have managed to stay in the top three for much of the campaign. A key factor behind their success was the contributions of Omar Marmoush, whose goals and assists were vital. However, the Egyptian outgrew the club and moved to Manchester City in January. Even with him in the squad, Eintracht had a strong Europa League start. They opened with an exciting 3-3 draw against Viktoria Plzeň, then followed up with consecutive victories over Beşiktaş, RFS, Slavia Prague, and Midtjylland. Having almost secured a knockout-stage berth, they suffered a narrow 2-3 away loss to Lyon. In their most recent match, they professionally dispatched Ferencváros with a solid 2-0 win. Despite Marmoush’s departure, Frankfurt has maintained their attacking fluidity, with young forwards stepping up to fill the void.
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between the Eagles and the Wolves. The Italians are considered favorites at home, but their inconsistency makes them vulnerable. Meanwhile, Frankfurt remains in strong form and has adapted well after selling Marmoush.
Prediction for the match: Eintracht Frankfurt +1 Asian Handicap.
