The club from “Renato Dall’Ara” made an unsuccessful Champions League debut a year ago and has returned to being a mid-table team in Serie A. However, they did win the cup, which allowed them to play in the Europa League, where the Italians, having passed their current opponent among others, lost without a chance to Aston Villa in the quarterfinals, losing both matches. In their domestic league, after a good start, they gradually lost ground and will not be able to compete even for seventh place, especially after the recent defeat to Juventus.
The capital club, under Ranieri a year ago, nearly snatched fourth place from Juventus, falling short by just one point. Now, under Gasperini, they tried to secure a return to the Champions League, but in the spring fell behind the leading quartet. Even against Atalanta, they only managed a draw. They also exited early from the cup and the Europa League.
Italiano’s side has a positive ratio: 1.27 goals scored per match and 1.18 conceded. Roma employs a rather pragmatic but successful style: 1.39 goals scored and 0.88 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Bologna vs Roma
Three of the last four matches ended in a draw (but in the latest case, Bologna scored the winner in extra time), and only in August did Roma win 1-0 at home.
It is believed that the visitors may take revenge. Still, no spectacle is expected here, so the bet is on “total under 2.5 goals” (odds – 1.75).
Bologna vs Roma: Key Stats and Trends
Bologna has lost three of their last four matches
45% of Bologna’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.45
Roma has won two of their last four matches
36% of Roma’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.27
Bologna vs Roma: Probable Starting Lineups
Bologna plays in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Ravaglia – Miranda, Lucumí, Witić, João Mário – Freuler – Rowe, Zom, Moro, Bernardeschi – Castro. Skorupski, Dallinga, and Dominguez are injured.
Roma plays in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Svilar – Hermoso, Ndicka, Mancini – Tsimikas, El-Enaoui, Cristante, Rensch – Pellegrini, Pisilli – Malen. Wesley, Koné, Dovbyk, Ferguson, and Dybala are all out injured.
