With a perfect record so far, the visitors arrive in the Eternal City leading their hosts by three points in the standings, while both are faring well domestically. Roma lost to the Bulgarian champions Ludogorets on the first day of the Europa League group stage, but came back with a win over HJK Helsinki the following match. Aided by the Finnish side's captain Miro Tenho receiving a red card after just 14 minutes, Jose Mourinho's men swept their short-handed opponents aside - firing in 29 shots on goal in a comfortable 3-0 home win. Roma, an ambitious team, went all the way in the first Europa Conference League last season and won the cup in Tirana. They are hungry to repeat that success in Europe's second-tier competition. But a lot depends on what happens over the next few match days to determine their fate. Download SokaPro App to get the latest live scores of the Roma vs Betis match.

Roma cannot afford to make a mistake, especially given that Ludogorets may very well take all three points from their doubleheader with HJK. With Real Betis on the schedule twice soon, and the second meeting in Seville set for a week after Thursday's match at the Olimpico, Roma cannot afford to make a mistake. Now hosting their Spanish counterparts for the first time ever in a competitive game, Roma have gone unbeaten throughout their last 20 home matches in Europe; winning 14 times in the process. Though they actually suffered a rare setback on Roman soil last time they played host in Serie A - losing 1-0 to Atalanta - Mourinho subsequently led his side to an ever more scarce away victory over fellow top-six contenders.

The victory over his former team Inter at San Siro over the weekend, which he witnessed from the club bus due to a touchline suspension reinforced Roma's progress under his management and increased team spirit. While goals from the irrepressible Paulo Dybala and defensive mainstay Chris Smalling earned Roma three points on Saturday, less than 24 hours later, Real Betis were beaten for only the second time this term. Betis have won seven of their nine matches in the 2022-23 campaign to date, with the only other defeat coming away to defending champions Real Madrid - a former club of their veteran coach Manuel Pellegrini. 

Betis defeated Ludogorets recently, prevailing 3-2 at Benito Villamarin after defeating HJK in their opening Europa League match. They, therefore, have the position of Group C's leadership and, should they prevail in their fixture with the Roma, can exert a stranglehold on it. Lifting the Copa del Rey in April produced a similar feeling of satisfaction as their Conference League champion rivals, and as both teams continue their pursuit of additional silverware, a thrilling battle will be fought out tonight and in the next UEFA Europa League duel. Get the latest Sports News via the SokaPro App Download.