Bologna vs Roma Prediction
📢 What to expect from the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16 between Bologna and Roma at the "Renato Dall'Ara"? Even before the tournament kicked off, both teams were considered contenders for the trophy, but fate has brought them together at this stage. As a result, one ambitious side will see their journey cut short earlier than anticipated. Complaining about the draw is pointless now; it's time to prove their quality on the pitch.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history between Bologna and Roma over recent years includes 38 matches: the "Rossoblù" have secured 9 victories, 11 games ended in a draw, while the Romans came out on top 18 times. This season, the teams clashed once - in late August during the opening round of the Italian Championship. On that occasion, Roma edged out a narrow 1-0 win.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Bologna Team Overview
🔴 In December and January, Bologna's performances were so lackluster that victories were a rare delight for their fans. It wasn't until mid-February that the team began to find their footing, stringing together five consecutive wins, although the quality of play still raised some questions. This run seemed poised to boost the "Red and Blues'" confidence, but last round's league match took an unexpected turn. Bologna suffered a surprising 1-2 defeat at home to Verona-a team that had long struggled to win and was languishing at the bottom of the table. In fact, the "Mastiffs" deserved their victory given the number of dangerous chances they created.
🔵 In the Europa League, Bologna also failed to impress during the group stage, finishing only 10th with 15 points. This meant they had to navigate an additional playoff round. Their opponent was Brann, and despite Bologna's superior quality on paper, the "Red and Blues" faced significant challenges-both legs ended in narrow 1-0 victories, with no clear dominance from the Italian side.
Match Results: Bologna
Roma Team Overview
🔴 Roma are having a notably more stable season than Bologna. The team sits fifth in the Serie A standings, right in the thick of the battle for a Champions League spot. However, their recent results haven't been the most favorable - in their last four matches, they've secured just one victory. That win came against Cremonese (3-0), a team that's been losing to almost everyone lately. Last weekend, the "Giallorossi" suffered a 2-1 away defeat to Genoa, with the hosts looking significantly more convincing: 3-0 in clear-cut chances and 2.62 to 0.53 in xG.
🟡 In the Europa League, Roma managed to secure a top-eight finish in the group stage, thus avoiding additional playoff fixtures. Everything was decided in the final round: the Romans drew 1-1 away at Panathinaikos, despite playing most of the match with ten men. The point they earned was crucial; without it, Roma would have fallen outside the top eight and been forced into playoff ties.
Match Results: Roma
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Bologna
📣 After the match against Verona (1-2), Bologna's head coach Vincenzo Italiano stated: "We were eager to win this match and add another three points. It didn't happen. It feels like everyone thinks every game is easy for Bologna - as if Bologna will just show up and beat everyone without a hitch. I don't see it that way. Matches need to be played, challenges come one after another, each game has its own difficulties - and we are not the team that can step onto the field with the confidence of an easy victory."
🚫 The hosts have no injured or suspended players. The team approaches the match with a full-strength squad.
Roma
📣 Following the match against Genoa (1-2), Roma's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini remarked: "It was a very tough game-plenty of aggression, but we responded well. The penalty was an isolated incident. We probably created more chances than our opponents, who only really had one opportunity through Malinovskyi. It's not the most positive moment for us right now; in many of the small clashes, we haven't been lucky with the bounces, but we're not coming out of this match broken."
🚫 The visitors are dealing with several personnel issues. Gianluca Mancini will miss the match due to a red card received in the last tournament game. Matías Soulé is doubtful as he recovers from a muscle injury. Paulo Dybala is expected to return from a meniscus injury by the end of April. Artem Dovbyk (muscle injury) is set to be back in early May. Evan Ferguson is ruled out for the rest of the season with a thigh injury.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this match is 35-year-old Sven Jablonski. Generally, this German official is not known for frequently brandishing yellow cards. For instance, during the late February clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, he issued just one yellow card throughout the entire 90 minutes. It's also worth noting that in the only head-to-head encounter between Bologna and Roma this season, the referee handed out just two warnings. Therefore, betting on under 3.5 yellow cards seems a reasonable prediction.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Despite their inconsistent results, Bologna have no significant issues with their attack, scoring in seven consecutive matches. At home, the "Rossoblù" will likely aim to find the back of the net again, especially since Roma's recent defensive performances have been less than solid. Thus, betting on a Bologna goal appears well-founded.
🚩 Corner Prediction
When facing Roma, the "Rossoblù" typically do not win a high number of corners. The individual total of Bologna under 4.5 corners has hit in 6 of their last 7 encounters. In their most recent head-to-head, Bologna approached the corner flag exactly four times, making this bet a strong contender.
Editorial Prediction
According to the bookmakers, Roma are slight favorites for the first leg, despite being the away side. However, betting on the outcome is quite risky given that both teams are far from their best form. Additionally, Bologna are unlikely to concede easily at home, as a loss would significantly complicate their path to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Roma will also be keen to avoid putting themselves in a difficult position ahead of the second leg by faltering in the first game. Considering these factors, a bet on over 1.5 goals seems the most sensible option, especially since it has hit in 12 of Roma's last 13 matches. We anticipate a scoreline of 1-1 on the scoreboard.
Betting Tips: Bologna - Roma
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