The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Bologna lock horns with AS Roma in a crucial encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to win this game.
AS Roma vs Bologna Preview
Bologna are in ninth place in the Serie A standings and are yet to hit their stride this season. The away side slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
AS Roma, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The Giallorossi were held to a 1-1 draw by Union Saint-Gilloise in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this week.
AS Roma vs Bologna Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- AS Roma have an impressive recent record against Bologna and have won 23 out of the last 43 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Bologna's 10 victories.
- Bologna have won each of their last two matches against AS Roma in Serie A and could achieve three consecutive victories against the Giallorossi in the competition for the first time since 1961.
- AS Roma lost their previous game at home against Bologna in Serie A by a 3-1 margin and could lost consecutive such games in the competition for the first time since 1959.
- AS Roma have lost three of their last four matches in Serie A - as many defeats as they had suffered in the 13 league games preceding this run.
AS Roma vs Bologna Prediction
AS Roma have been a shadow of their former selves this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. The Giallorossi have failed to meet expectations so far and cannot afford to slip up in this fixture.
Bologna have also flattered to deceive this season and have a few issues to address ahead of this game. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: AS Roma 2-2 Bologna
AS Roma vs Bologna Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bologna to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Artem Dovbyk to score or assist - Yes