Having eliminated Juventus in the quarter-finals, Roma will be vying Napoli for a place in the Coppa Italia final, with the Giallorossi hoping to create an advantage ahead of the return leg.

The hosts are in much better spirits than the Azzurri, who go into the clash on the back of a 3-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Roma are enjoying one of the most successful seasons in recent years, but the Giallorossi are aware they need to keep the rich vein of form if they are to avoid any surprises.

Rudi Garcia’s side have all but secured Champions League qualification, but they are still hoping to mount a serious title challenge in Serie A.

The Giallorossi did really well to recover from the 3-0 defeat to Juventus, winning next five fixtures in all competitions and getting revenge on the Bianconeri by eliminating them from Coppa Italia.

And with their weekend’s clash against Parma called off due to waterlogged pitch, the hosts should have an advantage over their next opponents.

Considering that Roma have been pretty impressive at their Stadio Olimpico this term, they look a good bet at 1.91 (10/11).

Daniele De Rossi and Kevin Strootman have recovered from injury, but Miralem Pjanic is doubtful and Federico Balzaretti and Dodo are definitely out.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): De Sanctis – Maicon, Benatia, Castan, Torosidis – Nainggolan, De Rossi, Strootman – Florenzi, Totti, Gervinho.

What started as a very promising campaign is slowly turning into a real disappointment for Napoli, who are struggling to meet their pre-season objectives.

The Azzurri were pretty fortunate to remain in third place in Serie A despite taking just two points from last three league fixtures, while they are not really impressing in other competitions entered.

Napoli did reach the Coppa Italia semi-finals, but the problem is they will be low on spirits when they face red-hot Roma at Stadio Olimpico.

Weekend’s 3-0 loss to Atalanta was one of the lowest points of the season and it remains to be seen if the team can recover from it.

Napoli are currently priced at 4.50 (7/2) to win at Stadio Olimpico, which is enough to suggest the size of the task in front of them.

Valon Behrami remains doubtful, whereas Giandomenico Mesto and Camilo Zuniga are not yet ready to return. New signings Henrique and Faouzi Ghoulam could play some part.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Reina – Maggio, Britos, Albiol, Ghoulam – Inler, Jorginho – Insigne, Hamsik, Mertens – Higuain.