"Starting with the hosts, while Roma might have watched their Coppa Italia adventure come to a shock end earlier in the month following an action-packed 3-2 defeat against Torino, the Italian giants claimed an immediate response over the weekend. Claiming some immediate revenge as they clinched a 2-0 victory away at the Bulls, Gian Piero Gasperini's men have their sights set on mounting a genuine Europa League charge this season."
"Getting the New Year underway with consecutive 2-0 wins against Lecce and Sassuolo, the former Atalanta boss should find the moof in his camp at a continued high. Likewise, last seen in European action cruising their way to an empathic 3-0 romp away at Celtic on December 11th, Roma have won all of their previous three straight Europa League showdowns by an aggregate score of 7-1."
"Suffering AFCON Heartbreak with Morocco on Saturday, it remains to be seen if Neil El Aynaoui will play any part here. Suffering another injury setback earlier in the month, Ukrainian international Artem Dovbyk remains on the sidelines with a groin issue. Finding the net on his Roma debut over the weekend, Aston Villa loanee Donyell Malen should spearhead the Wolves' charge in attack."
Verdict: Goal in both halves. Best Odds: 7/10 Bookmaker: Dachbet. Roma aims to build momentum after recent wins and a Coppa Italia defeat, boasting consecutive 2-0 league victories and a 3-0 Europa League away win at Celtic. Fitness concerns affect Roma’s attacking options, with Evan Ferguson doubtful and Artem Dovbyk sidelined through a groin issue, while Donyell Malen scored on his club debut. Stuttgart enter with mixed domestic results but explosive attacking displays to start the year, including a 4-1 away win at Bayer Leverkusen, and a 1-1 draw with Union Berlin. Both teams target Europa League knockout qualification.
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