Roma’s heavy rotation still produced a 2-0 win and highlighted impressive squad depth — Niccolò Pisilli’s breakout form could sway punters to back Roma to qualify or take Roma -0.5 in upcoming ties, with value in midfielders scoring and Roma to win markets.
Roma’s rotation pays off as Pisilli stars in 2-0 Europa League win
AS Roma overcame heavy squad rotation to beat VfB Stuttgart 2-0, with academy graduate Niccolò Pisilli netting both goals. The result demonstrated depth across the squad and kept Roma firmly in the hunt for direct passage through the Europa League group phase.
Pisilli’s emergence under the spotlight
Pisilli, 21, continued his rise with a composed display and two decisive finishes. “Pisilli already proved his worth last season and I think he has improved a lot,” Gasperini said, praising the midfielder’s maturity and timing into the box. Analysts are already noting comparisons with energetic midfield arrivals of the past for his late runs and goal threat.
Manager on testing young players and fitness returns
Gasperini made seven changes from the side that faced Torino at the weekend to test squad depth and the fitness of players returning from injury. “It was a performance, quite apart from the goals, that showed great maturity in midfield, and he is among those who can provide strength in depth at Roma,” he added. The coach also highlighted promising minutes for youngsters and the need to monitor players still building match fitness.
Europa League stakes: play-offs locked, top eight still on the line
The win guarantees Roma at least a place in the play-offs, with the side currently sixth in the group and one remaining match away to Panathinaikos. The top eight teams will advance directly into the Round of 16, so Roma still have everything to play for in the final matchday.
Season pattern and playing philosophy
Roma have played 29 competitive matches this season, registering 19 wins and 10 defeats with no draws — an extreme results profile the coach embraces.
“When there are three points for a win, then that is the result we must always go for. We are incapable of playing for a point, nor would I want to,” Gaspberini said, underlining an aggressive approach that can swing betting markets toward match-winner and over-goals options.
Attack concerns, injuries and squad options
Donyell Malen scored on his Serie A debut but, along with Robinio Vaz, is unavailable until the next phase of the Europa League.
With Leon Bailey returning to his parent club, Gasperini admitted the attack remains in an emergency phase and that players are being adapted into different roles—Pellegrini is being used more advanced while full-backs and wingers are asked to carry greater offensive responsibility.
The manager also stressed the value of bench options, especially with five substitutions available in many competitions.
What this means for upcoming fixtures
Roma’s demonstrated depth makes them a more reliable pick across multiple markets: match winner, qualification bets and midfield goal-scorer markets all gain appeal after Pisilli’s display.
However, attacking uncertainty and rotation should make bettors mindful of line-up risk when backing heavy favorites in tighter away ties.
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