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06 November 2021, 12:05 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Venezia vs Roma Serie A Nov 7, 2021

The Italian Serie A fixture, Venezia F.C. vs. AS Roma kicks off at 12:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, November 7, at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium.

Preview Venezia Serie A, Nov 7, 2021

Preview Venezia picked up a goalless draw against Genoa on Matchday 11 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Venezia had 6 shots, 2 of which were on target, stemming from a 37% ball possession which saw the club put 284 passes together. As expected, the opposition had 63% of the ball, which saw them put 467 passes together with 4 shots on target after 19 attempts. It was the second draw for Venezia in five games, which leaves them with 5 points after only one victory: DWLLD. The draw saw the club remain in the same spot, 16th place, having picked up 9 points after 2W, 3D, & 6L. On the numbers, the Winged Lions have a goal ratio of 0.73 goals per game, so far this season, having scored 8 goals in 11 Serie A games. In addition, the club has conceded 17 goals and thus has a goal difference of -9. A huge portion of those goals were conceded after the break (76%), having let in 13 of them in the second forty-five. Only Fiorentina (77%) and Verona (80%) have had a higher percentage in that category this season. On Sunday, Paolo Zanetti could utilize the 4—2—3—1 formation with Thomas Henry in attack once again as Venezia takes on AS Roma in another Serie A appearance.

Preview Roma Serie A, Nov 7, 2021

Preview With back-to-back defeats across all competitions, Jose Mourinho continued his scathing attacks on the match officials. On Thursday, Roma was only good enough for a point after a 2-2 draw against FK Bodø/Glimt in the reverse fixture of the UEFA Conference League double-header against the Norwegian side. We scored two goals and had two clear penalties denied, the Special One said. I don’t know if they get referees who are poor and starting their careers for the Conference League, he added. A similar episode presented itself in the game against Milan, where his side lost 2-1 last weekend. Once again, the officiating took the blame. The Special One aims to bring in three points on Sunday to see his side maintain their grip on a top-four spot. Roma are 4th with 19 points from 6W, 1D, & 4L, and have the form: WLDWL. Barring any last-minute surprises, José Mourinho's 4—2—3—1 formation will see Tammy Abraham in attack against Venezia on Sunday. The Englishman of Nigerian descent has only two goals to his name in the colors of AS Roma this season.

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