Bologna will take on Roma in Serie A on Sunday, 12 January in a match between two teams with their eyes set on a top-six finish this season.
Bologna are once again punching above their weight after qualifying for the Champions League last season and find themselves in seventh position in Serie A despite losing their manager and several key players in the summer.
Roma, meanwhile, are playing catchup after a poor start ot the season. Claudio Ranieri has steadied the ship and they still have an outside chance of Europe.
As part of this weekend's round of Serie A betting tips, check out our Bologna vs Roma prediction below.
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Bologna vs Roma prediction: The visitors to sneak a win
Key stats
- Roma have won three of their last four matches in all competitions.
- Bologna have failed to win three of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Three of Bologna's last four matches have produced fewer than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Roma 1-1 Bologna
This game features two sides who are struggling to really kick into life this term with Roma 12th and Bologna 9th in the current Serie A standings.
There is clearly more to come from Roma, but they are in poor form even since the managerial change, and with Bologna tough to beat, this could end level.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Roma the clear favourites
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Bologna vs Roma odds illustrate just how evenly matched these two teams are on paper. While the squads are similar, Bologna have the advantage of playing a home while Roma have the advantage of being in better form.
Ladbrokes consider Roma the slight favourites and have given them a 38.1% chance of winning the match while Bologna have been given a 36.4% chance of taking away the three points.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Bologna
Bologna will take extra confidence into this match due to their recent record against Roma with the hosts winning each of their last three matches against the Giallorossi. Roma haven't scored on any of their three most recent visits to the Stadio Renato Dall'Arai but did win 5-1 here back in 2020.
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Bologna preview: Can they qualify for Europe again?
Bologna are still managing to perform to a high level this season despite losing Thiago Motta to Juventus and the added distraction of Champions League football. In fact, they currently sit just four points behind Motta's Juventus so that could be another possible target for this team.
Predicted Lineup: Skorupski (GK), Holm, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda, Ferguson, Freuler, Orsolini, Odgaard, Ndoye, Castro
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Roma preview: Ranieri's swansong continues
Claudio Ranieri's return to Roma for a third stint is going swimmingly so far and despite being 74-year-old, the former Leicester boss is proving that he still has what it takes to manage at the elite level. If he can fire them up the table into a top six finish then it will be one of his greatest achievements.
Predicted Lineup: Svilar (GK), Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka, Saelemaekers, Paredes, Pellegrini, Kone, Angelino, Dybala, Dovbyk
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Player to watch: Paulo Dybala
Paulo Dybala has found his best form once again under Claudio Ranieri which suggests there is still plenty of life in the talented Argentinian despite the fact he is now the wrong side of 30. Dybala has scored three goals and provided one assists in his lats three starts for Roma and will be keen to make his mark on this one.