Roma - Sampdoria betting tips and odds

Roma are likely on their way to a decisive victory, and it’s hard to feel optimistic about the visitors’ prospects. Bookmakers are pricing a home win at 1.44, which is quite in line with most expert opinions.

Though it may not be particularly attractive to punters, this match is at least easy to predict. Anything but a Home Win is probably wishful thinking for Sampdoria, whose victory has been priced at a hefty 9.00.

The home side held pretty well for the first half of their last league match. Despite playing away as the underdogs (ODDS_AWAY_WIN_LAST_ROUND), they managed to stay afloat in the first half with only one goal breaking them after the break (HOME_LAST_ROUND_AWAY).

Sampdoria’s previous outing was quite exciting. They snagged a 3:1 victory In a home game against Hellas Verona, who were considered somewhat stronger going in. The fact that they were in the lead already during half-time makes the triumph even more surprising.

Our confidence that Sampdoria will manage to hold their composure in an away game is shaky. They have over 5 concessions on record in their latest 3 visiting games alone.

The home team are number 5th in the standings, so the road to a Europa League qualification seems set. That said, they have a good shot at earning 3 points on Sunday, so a better placement is still on the table.

This Serie A season is getting more and more heated as the end approaches, and Sampdoria are in a very rough position. They’re in the relegation zone and are heading into this match as clear underdogs.

The two teams already met this season in the Serie A, with Roma taking the victory. It’s understandable why most bookies consider them the favourites, though the advantage is not overwhelming.

Sunday's match will see both teams at their strongest, with no players missing due to injury or suspension.

Going for a -1.5 Handicap on the favourite’s score is the best way to get some value out of this match. You’ll eliminate the possibility of a draw, for one. More importantly, this way you might actually get a decent payout for backing the stronger team.