Second-placed Roma are 11 points behind Serie A leaders Juventus, so the title may be out of sight, but they are searching for a much-needed win when they take on Sampdoria at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday.

Rudi Garcia's side have secured just one victory in their last nine league fixtures, but the bright side is that they have suffered defeat just twice in the top flight during the entire season.

Roma have drawn 10 of their last 13 Serie A matches, and they have carried that form into the Europa League having secured a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina in the first leg of their last-16 clash on Thursday.

In contrast, Sampdoria are on a two-game winning run, but victories have been hard to come by as they have grabbed just five in 16 top-flight fixtures.

Sampdoria don't have the best record against Roma either as they have snatched just one victory in their last five meetings, but they were able to hold their opponents to a goalless draw in October.

The home side are expected to call on Daniele De Rossi to fill the midfield due to the absence of Radja Nainggolan, who will serve a suspension, while Gervinho is likely to lead the attack.

Samuel Eto'o and Luis Muriel should be installed up front for Sampdoria, while 20-year-old Alessio Romagnoli is expected to slot into the backline for the encounter.

Roma:

Form in Serie A: DWDDDD
Form in all competitions: DDWDDL

Possible starting lineup: De Sanctis; Torosidis, Manolas, Astori, Cole; Pjanic, De Rossi, Keita; Ljajic, Iturbe, Gervinho

Sampdoria:

Form in Serie A: LDLDWW

Possible starting lineup: Viviano; Regini, Romagnoli, Silvestre, De Silvestri; Palombo, Obiang, Soriano; Eder, Muriel, Eto'o

Sports Mole says: 2-0

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