Siena vs Roma

Siena are up against the wall in week 21 as they will be hosting the very impressive AS Roma at the MPS Arena. The two sides represent another David vs Goliath scenario with Roma in 2^nd place while Siena are in the relegation zone of the Serie A table.

Siena are in 18^th place with 17 points through 20 matches. They are 1 point behind Reggina which is the club they must catch, and 1 point ahead of 19^th place Empoli. The side managed by Beretta are coming off of a 1-0 loss away to Sampdoria in their last match at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris at Marassi. That was their second consecutive road match after having pulled off an upset win away to Palermo 7 days earlier. It’s been quite the struggle for Siena this season as they have only picked up 3 wins with only 1 of them coming at home. This week they have just one injury concern and that is Locatelli. Siena look set to go with a 4-4-2 featuring Maccarone and Rigano upfront.

Roma are coming off of a 1-0 win at home to Palermo to stretch their current win streak to 4 matches. They have conceded just 1 goal over their last 5 games. That win leaves helped them gain 2 points on Inter Milan and cut the deficit to 5 points. As it stands now Roma are in 2^nd place with 45 points. They are both 5 points back of first place Inter Milan who have 50 and 5 points ahead of Juventus who have 40. The problem for Roma is that Inter Milan just do not seem capable of losing. In fact, the giallorossi have not lost in 14 matches and yet still find themselves 5 points back of Inter. For this week’s visit to Siena the club will continue to be without Juan, Pit and Curci, while manager Nedo Spalletti will be able to call upon both Francesco Totti and Taddei who returns to the right wing position with the Brazilian Mancini on the left flank.

Siena are in a lot of trouble this week. They don’t appear to have what it takes from a talent stand point to be able to handle a squad with the depth and experience of Roma. Look for the side form the capital city of Italy to stretch their unbeaten run to 15 and their win streak to 5.

Prediction: Roma (0-1)