Roma are on an excellent run of form in Serie A. The Giallorossi has posted back-to-back wins in the Italian top flight.
On Wednesday, Roma host Sampdoria with the aim of inching closer to the top four and Champions League qualification places. Sampdoria are much further down the table and sit in 15th place. The Blucerchiati are nine points ahead of the Serie A relegation zone.
As it stands, Sampdoria are in no danger of relegation. They are also in no danger of finishing in the Serie A top five.
Roma took 12 points from the last 18 points available in Serie A. The Giallorossi were +4 in goal difference across their last six matches. Mourinho is unlikely to have the trio of midfielders Stephan El Shaarawy, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Leonardo Spinazzola. All three are suffering from leg injuries.
Sampdoria coach Roberto D’Aversa could be without three players as well for the trip to Rome. Ernesto Torregrossa is a doubt due to a muscle injury. Midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard and Ronaldo Vieira are both major doubts due to their own respective injuries.
Sampdoria took 10 points from the last 18 points available in Serie A. They were +2 in goal difference across their last six matches.
Roma posted a record of 7W-2D-3L against Sampdoria in the teams’ last 12 matches in all competitions. Six of those 12 matches ended with over 2.5 goals and six of those fixtures saw both teams score goals.
The Giallorossi are on a three-match home winning streak against Sampdoria. Mourinho’s team will fancy its chances of claiming another win at the Stadio Olimpico against Sampdoria.
Roma have taken 19 points from 27 points on offer at the Stadio Olimpico this season. They are +5 in goal difference at home.
Sampdoria have won just two of their last six matches on the road. They have taken 10 points from 24 points possible on the road. Sampdoria are –1 in goal difference on their travels.
Roma striker Tammy Abraham is in excellent form ahead of matchday 19. The England international scored twice on matchday 18 against Atalanta. Abraham has six goals in 17 Serie A matches.
The Giallorossi should continue their excellent form against Sampdoria this week. Roma have scored 30 goals this season and should tickle the back of the net once more.
Roma and Sampdoria should combine for over 2.5 goals as both sides find the back of the net. Abraham could get a third goal in two matches for the Giallorossi as Mourinho picks up another win.