Feb 16th features a match where Salzburg plays host to Roma in a clash of the Europa League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 5 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In Salzburg’s last match they recorded a 4-0 shutout win against Austria Lustenau. Fernando struck first for Salzburg in the 48th minute, then Fernando added another in the 52nd minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Austria Lustenau couldn’t manage to score, and Salzburg took the shutout win. Salzburg is on a hot streak lately, having won 7 of their last 10, while roma is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Lecce. Ibañez struck first for Lecce on an own goal in the 7th minute on a feed from Gabriel Strefezza, then Paulo Dybala tied it up for Roma in the 17th minute earning them at least the one point. Roma is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Both Stephan El Shaarawy and Tammy Abraham have been the hottest scorers for Roma in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals each. Salzburg is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Junior Chikwubuike Adamu and Karim Konaté each having 2 goals in their last five.