Bet Of The Day March 9

Andrew Hendrie: Mar 9, 2023

The Europa League R16 match between AS Roma and Real Sociedad features as Bettingpro.com.au’s best bet for Thursday March 9.

Bet Of The Day March 9 – read on below for our reasoning behind today’s best bet.

Key Points

Roma have won six of their seven home games in 2023
Roma have kept a clean sheet in all six of those victories
Roma have lost just two of their last 33 European home games
Jose Mourinho has won 15 of his last 17 Europa League games at home stadiums
Roma are coming off a 1-0 win at home over Juventus
Sociedad have won just one of their last six games
Sociedad have failed to score in three of their last four away games

We’re off to the Europa League for today’s best bet as AS Roma look to gain the early advantage when they face Real Sociedad in the first leg of their R16 tie.

We landed our $3.20 BOTD yesterday with Rangers beating Hibs and both teams scoring and we’re going for similar value today.

Roma have the home ground advantage first up and that’s crucial on a number of fronts.

Firstly, Roma have lost just two of their last 33 home matches in Europe, winning 24 and drawing the other seven. Additionally, manager Jose Mourinho has won 15 of his last 17 Europa League matches at home venues.

Furthermore, Roma have been extremely strong at home in all competitions lately – they’ve won six of their seven games at the Stadio Olimpico in 2023 and have kept a clean sheet in all of those victories.

With this in mind, we’re going to be backing Roma to produce a shut-out victory at good odds of $3.40.

Real Sociedad aren’t exactly in form as they attempt to chase down a first European quarter-final in 34 years.

Indeed, Sociedad have won just one of their last six games heading into this clash and have failed to score in three of their last four away games – including against lowly Cadiz at home in their last La Liga game.

Roma meanwhile are coming off a 1-0 home win over Juventus and all things considered, they are great value to continue their brilliant home form here.

BET OF THE DAY MARCH 9 👇