Facing what is a must-win showdown on Thursday night, Roma will signs off their Europa League group stage campaign when they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to the Stadio Olimpico.
Enjoying what has been a stellar run of form since returning from Italy’s festive break, the Italian giants will be looking to officially punch their play-off ticket with a real scalp.
While Eintracht Frankfurt might have all but confirmed their top-eight ticket prior to Thursday’s trip to Rome, the Eagles will be bracing themselves for a stern European challenge here.
In what is a heavyweight Europa League battle on Thursday night, we have taken a look at some of the most eye-catching Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt bet builder tips.
Dovbyk to extend on his recent flurry
While Artem Dobyk might have initially struggled to find his feet after arriving from Girona last summer, the Ukrainian marksman has played a leading role in Roma’s recent resurge.
Once again finding the net away at Udinese last weekend as Claudio Ranieri’s men secured a 2-1 victory, the 27-year-old has cemented his spot as Roma’s leading man.
Although Dovbyk might have drawn a blank away at Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar last week, the 35-cap international has got on the scoresheet in each of his previous three consecutive Serie A appearances.
In fact, the one-time Midtjylland youngster has now recorded six goals in his last eight matchups across all competitions on either side of Italy’s festive break.
Likewise, with both of his Europa League strikes coming at the Stadio Olimpico this season, Dovbyk will once again having a staring role to play for the Italian giants on Thursday night.
Bet Builder Tip: Artem Dovbyk to score anytime @ 6/4 with 1xBet
Ekitike looking to spearhead an upset in Rome
While Eintracht Frankfurt might have all but officially wrapped up a top-eight finish with time to spare, Dino Toppmoller’s side will be looking to lay down another statement of intent in Rome.
However, although many around Deutsche Bank Park might have been left heartbroken last week as Egyptian superstar Omar Marmoush completed a blockbuster move to Manchester City, the Eagles do have another striking star who is enjoying a real purple patch.
Making his move from PSG a permanent one last summer, the France U21 international has received plenty of plaudits this season.
Bagging a barrel away at Hoffenheim last weekend as Frankfurt eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate, the former Reims starlet has notched 11 goals in his 18 Bundesliga appearances.
Including a goal against Borussia Dortmund earlier in the month, Ekitike has also notched five goals in his previous four matchups across all competitions.
Bet Builder Tip: Hugo Ekitike over 0.5 shots on target @ 3/5 with BetUS
A lively showdown at the Stadio Olimpico
While some might have been shocked following Ranieri’s return to the Stadio Olimpico back in November, Roma have enjoyed quite the resurge under he guidance of the former Leicester boss.
However, although the mood around Rome might appear to be at a season-high, the Italian giants do know the importance of finding some crucial defensive steel.
Despite landing a 2-1 victory away at Udinese last weekend, Roma have registered just a single clean sheet from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions.
Likewise, although Eintracht Frankfurt might have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent this season, Thursday’s guests have struggled to find any real fluidity on their travels.
Eventually forced to settle for an action-packed 2-2 stalemate away at Hoffenheim last weekend, the German outfit have landed just a sole win from any of their previous five matchups away from Deutsche Bank Park.
Bet Builder Tip: Both teams to score @ 3/4 with Dachbet
Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt Bet Builder Tips
- Artem Dovbyk to score anytime
- Hugo Ekitike over 0.5 shots on target
- Both teams to score
ODDS – 6/1 with Vegas Land
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