Salzburg vs Roma Prediction: The Romans will not lose to the club from Austria for the seventh time in a row

Salzburg take on Roma in the first leg of the Europa League Qualifying Playoff. The Giallorossi have played six games against teams from Austria, and the Romans are unbeaten so far. Can Jose Mourinho's side contain their opponents' attacking players?

Salzburg came to their senses after losing to Sturm in a penalty shoot-out and leaving the Austrian cup. The side took on Lustenau in the next round of the Austrian Bundesliga and had a strong second half. After the break, the Salzburg players made the difference - four goals and a clean sheet. The club leads the Austrian league table.

After a home win over Empoli thanks to two early goals, Roma travel to Lecce, who have been one of their most comfortable opponents in recent seasons. Before this trip, the Giallorossi had 11 wins in 12 head-to-head encounters, but the Romans disappointed their fans this time. The away game ended in a 1-1 draw. Roma sit fourth in the Serie A table.

The players will play to the end, as they usually do in the playoffs, not feeling sorry for themselves or their opponents. Jose Mourinho's teams are notorious for petty, tactical fouls and brutal thwarts of their opponent's attacks. It cannot be ruled out that there will be plenty of fouls and yellow cards in the upcoming game. The Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg will officiate the meeting; he was in charge of one game and has shown four cards in the current Europa League campaign. Both clubs are in good form, and it is difficult to identify a favorite - this is reflected in the odds from bookmakers. We also suggest considering a draw in Austria.

• Draw for 3.30;
• Total Over yellow cards (3.75) for 1.68;
• Correct score 1:1 for 6.00.