Catania vs Roma Match preview

Italian Serie A: Catania vs Roma

Catania were on the verge of surviving in Torino, had the 1:0 lead against Juventus and already thinking about safe zone when Del Piero made sure to prolong the uncertainty. Sicilians are two points ahead of Parma, three ahead of Empoli. The road to salvation is clear; they should stop Roma at Massimino so they don't depend on others. If they fail, Parma and Empoli are waiting behind them. Ducali will hardly win Inter but Empoli are absolute favourites at home against Livorno. Roma depend on the game Inter-Parma. If neroazzurri don’t win in Parma, giallorossi will reach the title if they win in Catania. Although they don’t hold the fate in their own hands, Roma think they have the chance because Inter are known to be a club that is capable of losing the title absentmindedly. In the last round, even without several best players, Roma won Atalanta. It wasn’t a memorable game but in the second half the fans and the players thought more about what was happening at Meazza than in the game.

Catania recently played against Roma in the Cup

Elephants were eliminated in the finals, lost at Olimpico with a minimum score while ten days ago the match at Massimino ended without winners. But the cup is not a priority for Catania, survival is. Last year they saved themselves with a win over Chievo in the last round and now they will settle with a point. They will survive even if they lose, but in case Parma and Empoli don’t win. Their rivals are strong but Zenga knows that his former club Inter could help him. Actually, if Inter solve the game in Parma before the finish of the match then Roma won’t have motives. As always all combinations are in the game, and it is best for Catania to rely solely on themselves. They play much better at home than away, the stadium is sold out, Roma are without Totti and Taddei. Sicilians played better at home lately, except in the match against Reggina. They miss Spinesi but the situation where the rivals are chasing the results should be easier for them.

Roma won Sampdoria and Udinese in the last two away games

The rivals are easier now, at least in theory, but Roma are under pressure that they must win. They will be listening to the news from Parma but coach Spaletti is still skeptical about the title. First of all, it is hard to believe that Parma can resist Inter, although the leader is out of form. The referee decisions we saw this season indicate that neroazzurri will be protected in the last match too. Totti recently earned a fee for stating publicly that Inter depend on referee decisions, and Roma often said that the referees have the intention to help their rivals take lo scudetto. The only thing left for Roma is to win at Massimino and rely on Parma. In the three away matches they played in the last three years Roma didn't concede a single goal against Catania and they scored 11. So the tradition is on their side.

Betting Verdict

We can’t advise you to bet on Roma. The risk is huge since even if Roma take the lead, the unfavorable result in Parma could cause them slow down and give a chance to Catania. We will remind you again that the elephants don’t only depend on Parma but also on Empoli who will have a better goal margin if they win Livorno. This bet is directly in relation with the match Parma-Inter. Since we believe that Inter will celebrate at Tardini, Catania could take a point here.

Team news : Izco is banned for Catania, Spinesi already finished season few weeks ago.Totti, Taddei and Ferrari wont play another game for Roma.

Our tip: Bet 5 on Draw
Odds 3.25 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers