Italy Round 38

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Possible starting lineups:

Torino:
Berisha; Izzo, Zima, Rodriguez; Aina, Lukic, Ricci, Vojvoda; Praet, Belotti, Brekalo

Roma:
Patricio; Ibanez, Smalling, Kumbulla; Karsdorp, Cristante, Perez, Spinazzola; Shomurodov; Pellegrini, Abraham

Torino welcome Roma to Stadio Olimpico in their last match of the season in Serie A. Usually the last round's matches are scheduled at the same time, but Jose Mourinho insisted to have more time ahead of the Conference League final with Feyenoord on Wednesday. Torino, meanwhile, have nothing to play for. Nothing but the pride. They occupy 10th position, having collected 50 points from their 37 league matches so far. The actual form is good, they have just one defeat in the last eight league games, winning four of the remaining seven. In the last round the Bulls registered a 1:0 victory over Hellas Verona, with Josip Brekalo scoring the only goal of the match in the 19th minute. Coach Ivan Juric has lot of injured players ahead of this match. None of them is newly injured, though six players remain sidelined - Simone Edera, Antonio Sanabria, Simone Zaza, Mohamed Fares, Alessandro Buongiorno and Wilfried Singo. Andrea Belotti should lead the line for the last time as the striker will leave the club on a free transfer at the end of June.

It is hard to evaluate Roma's current form. The European results are very good, but the same doesn't count for domestic. After beating Leicester City in the semi-finals of the Conference League, the Giallorossi dropped two points at home against bottom-placed Venezia. Roma have not actually been victorious in Serie A since April 10, drawing three and losing two of their last five games in Serie A. Roma are currently sixth in the table, one point clear of seventh-placed Fiorentina. A victory here would guarantee the sixth place and participation in Europa League for the next season. But I think the fans will prefer to win the Conference League, which also mean they will play in Europa League group stage. Of course, Mourinho will like to win another trophy and to become the first coach who has trophies in all UEFA club competitions. Considering that, he could rest the key players. In addition, Nicolo Zaniolo and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are sidelined with muscular and hamstring injury respectively. Mourinho has to make a decision about Tammy Abraham, who has an impressive season. The England international has scored 24 goals and registered five assists. Mourinho has no adequate replacement, so Abraham should again lead the line.

Torino vs Roma Prediction:

I expect Roma to win here. The motivation is the key reason for my pick. While Torino have nothing to play for, Roma need three points to secure the sixth place that guarantee Europa League participation. Abraham should lead the line and I expect to register his 25th goal of the season. According to me, Roma are closer to the victory.

Torino vs Roma Pick: Roma to win @ 2.13 with Pinnacle