Roma vs Cremonese prediction, preview, team news and more | Serie A 2022-23
Roma are set to play Cremonese at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday in Serie A.
Roma come into this game on the back of a 1-0 win over Davide Nicola's Salernitana in their most recent league game. A first-half goal from former Benfica and Atalanta midfielder and Italy international Bryan Cristante secured the win for Jose Mourinho's Roma.
Cremonese, on the other hand, lost 3-2 to Vincenzo Italiano's Fiorentina in their most recent league game. Goals from Italy international Giacomo Bonaventura, Serbian striker Luka Jovic and midfielder Rolando Mandragora sealed the deal for Fiorentina. Goals from Nigerian striker David Okereke and centre-back Matteo Bianchetti proved to be a mere consolation for Cremonese, who had Argentine midfielder Gonzalo Escalante sent off in the first half.
Roma vs Cremonese Head-to-Head
This is the first time Roma are facing Cremonese in a long time.
Jose Mourinho maintains his opening-day unbeaten streak in Serie A 🙌 https://t.co/crMoP488tg
Roma form guide in Serie A: W
Cremonese form guide in Serie A: L
Roma vs Cremonese Team News
Roma
Roma will be without Gambian midfielder Ebrima Darboe, who is nursing an injury. Other than that, there are no known issues and manager Jose Mourinho is expected to have a fully fit squad at his disposal.
Injured: Ebrima Darboe
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Cremonese
Meanwhile, Cremonese manager Massimiliano Alvini could be without midfielder Michele Castagnetti and left-back Emanuele Valeri, while former Eibar midfielder Gonzalo Escalante is suspended.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Emanuele Valeri, Michele Castagnetti
Suspended: Gonzalo Escalante
Roma vs Cremonese Predicted XI
Roma Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Rui Patricio, Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling, Roger Ibanez, Rick Karsdorp, Nemanja Matic, Georginio Wijnaldum, Leonardo Spinazzola, Paulo Dybala, Nicolo Zaniolo, Tammy Abraham
Cremonese Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Ionut Radu, Matteo Bianchetti, Vlad Chiriches, Johan Vasquez, Paolo Ghiglione, Charles Pickel, Santiago Ascacibar, Leonardo Sernicola, Luca Zanimacchia, Cyriel Dessers, David Okereke
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Roma vs Cremonese Prediction
Roma will be cautiously optimistic this season about their chances in the league. Having won the UEFA Europa Conference League last season under Jose Mourinho's management, Roma have strengthened their squad this summer. Few would have expected Paulo Dybala and Georginio Wijnaldum to play for Roma this season, but the arrival of two stars of the game has increased confidence among the club's fans.
Paulo Dybala is settling in nicely under Jose Mourinho 🥰 https://t.co/kZ9ChkP9S8
Cremonese have also strengthened their squad following their promotion. David Okereke, Cyriel Dessers and Ionut Radu have all joined the club, and they produced a valiant performance against Fiorentina.
Roma will be the favorites to win this game.
Prediction: Roma 2-0 Cremonese