Nicolo Pisilli’s brace sealed Roma’s Europa League progress and boosts betting appeal: punters may back Roma to progress or win their next match, and consider Pisilli in anytime-scorer markets after this form—Roma look likelier to push for a top-eight finish.
Pisilli brace sends Roma through to Europa League play-offs
Roma rotated heavily but produced a clinical performance at the Stadio Olimpico, beating VfB Stuttgart 2-0 as Nicolo Pisilli scored both goals. The 21-year-old academy product struck on assists from Matias Soulé and Paulo Dybala, ensuring Roma finish at least in the Europa League play-offs.
Match summary
Despite seven changes from the side that last played in Serie A, Roma maintained intensity and defensive discipline to frustrate high-flying Stuttgart. Pisilli’s two decisive finishes turned a controlled team display into a comfortable win, with the Giallorossi matching the recent 2-0 scoreline achieved away to Torino.
Tactical notes
Roma’s rotation did not dilute cohesion: midfield runners and quick transitions created the space for Pisilli to make late, threatening incursions. The combination play with Soulé and Dybala proved decisive, as Roma exploited gaps behind Stuttgart’s midfield to carve out their best chances.
Europa League implications
The victory guarantees Roma a spot in the Europa League play-offs and lifts them to sixth in the league phase table ahead of the final match away to Panathinaikos. A top-eight finish would allow Roma to bypass the next phase and enter directly into the Round of 16, an incentive that shapes selection and ambition for the closing fixtures.
Player reaction
Pisilli celebrated a long-awaited scoring night: "I am happy, it had been a while since I’d scored for Roma, but I am above all happy with the victory, as the team needed that."
Asked about comparisons with past Italian midfielders, he tempered expectations and underlined his commitment: "Playing for Roma is a dream for me... I am 100 per cent focused on Roma and will be until my final day here."
Betting outlook
Pisilli’s sudden scoring form makes him an interesting pick for anytime-scorer markets in upcoming matches, and Roma’s reliable defensive showing plus rotation depth strengthens their case in match-winner and progression betting.
Punters should monitor team selection for the Panathinaikos trip, but Roma’s push for a top-eight finish increases their probability in multi-leg markets.
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