PREVIEW | Roma vs Stuttgart - team news, lineups, predictions

[(AS Roma) Strength]:
1. Paulo Dybala scored a goal and made an assist in the last league game, showing his impressive performance.
2. AS Roma won 2-0 over Torino FC in the last league game. They secured 3 wins in the last 4 games across all competitions.
3. AS Roma beat Celtic F.C. 3-0 in the last Europa League match, securing a 3-game winning streak in the tournament.
4. AS Roma have 12 points in the previous 6 rounds of the Europa League, only one point away from the top eight, the direct qualification spots. Thus, the team are fully motivated to grab points in this home game.
5. AS Roma won 3 of the last 4 home games, performing well at home.
6. The AH line is -0.5 for AS Roma, favoring a home win.

[(VfB Stuttgart) Strength]:
1. Chris Fuhrich started and scored a goal in the last league game, which was his 2nd goal since the new year.
2. VfB Stuttgart drew 1-1 with 1. FC Union Berlin in the last game, remaining unbeaten in 7 consecutive matches across all competitions.
3. VfB Stuttgart secured a commanding 4-1 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. in the last Europa League match, receiving a 3-game winning streak in this tournament.
4. The same as AS Roma, VfB Stuttgart have 12 points in the Europa League, recording 4 wins and 2 losses in the previous 6 rounds.

[(VfB Stuttgart) Neutral]:
1. VfB Stuttgart had BTTS in 4 consecutive games, showing a high likelihood of goals from both ends.
2. Both sides have never met before, so this game would be their first encounter.
3. VfB Stuttgart had 2 wins and 2 losses in the previous 4 games in AH, showcasing average performances.

[Tips]:
AS Roma are coming off a convincing victory in their domestic league last weekend.

As they return to the home soil for this midweek Europa League clash, market expectations for Roma are understandably high.

VfB Stuttgart, the Bundesliga side, remained unbeaten in 7 consecutive matches across all competitions, revealing stable form.

However, the AH line is not in favor of the Bundesliga team despite their decent recent performances.

Thus, a home win is favored.

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