The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Bologna take on Claudio Ranieri's AS Roma side in an important encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
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AS Roma are currently in 10th place in the Serie A standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The Giallorossi eased past local rivals Lazio by a comfortable 2-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Bologna, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent this season. The home side slumped to a shock 3-2 defeat at the hands of Hellas Verona last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Bologna vs AS Roma Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- AS Roma have a good recent record against Bologna and have won 23 out of the last 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Bologna's 11 victories.
- Bologna have won 54 out of the 153 matches played against AS Roma in Serie A - their best such record against a single opponent in the history of the competition.
- Bologna have won their last three matches against AS Roma in Serie A and have scored eight goals in these games - their best such run against them in the competition since 1961.
- Bologna lost their previous game against Hellas Verona by a 3-2 margin in their previous game and could lose consecutive games in Serie A for the first time since January 2023.
Bologna vs AS Roma Prediction
AS Roma have shown flashes of improvement in recent weeks and have a point to prove going into this game. The Giallorossi pulled off an excellent result against Lazio in their previous game and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Bologna have a good squad at their disposal but were defensively poor against Hellas Verona in their previous match. AS Roma are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Bologna 1-3 AS Roma
Bologna vs AS Roma Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - AS Roma to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: AS Roma to score first - Yes