Bologna will make the trip to Stadio Olimpico for their Serie A opener against AS Roma on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
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Roma vs Bologna predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- At least four goals were scored in three consecutive meetings between these teams.
- Seven of Bologna's last eight matches went above the 2.5-goal line.
- The last three encounters between these outfits produced goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Roma 2-2 Bologna
Despite being the underdogs, Bologna have won three of their last four meetings with Roma and are unbeaten in their last five clashes.
Both teams are brimming with confidence after winning most of their respective preseason games. We expect a tightly contested clash, with the spoils being shared after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bologna are up against it
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Roma were fifth in the Italian top flight last season, while Bologna finished ninth.
Ahead of this skirmish, Roma are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds usually have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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We have also established that recent meetings between these teams have mostly been on the high-scoring side. For this reason, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Bologna hold their own once again?
AS Roma have had a poor track record against Bologna in recent years, having failed to win any of the last five encounters between these teams (D2, L3). Roma's most recent victory over Bologna came in January 2023.
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Italy Serie A 14/05/23
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Roma preview: A fair few absentees
After close to a decade at Atalanta, Gian Piero Gasperini sought a fresh challenge elsewhere, with AS Roma turning out to be his summer destination.
Known for his flair and attacking approach to games, Gasperini turned around the fortunes of Atalanta during his tenure and will be eager to do the same for the Giallorossi, who are keen to mark a successful era under his tutelage.
For this clash, right-back Zeki Celik begins the season suspended, while club captain Lorenzo Pellegrini is also sidelined with a thigh injury sustained in May. Moreover, new signing Leon Bailey is unavailable because of an injury sustained in his first training session with Roma.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK) Hermoso, Mancini, Ndicka, Wesley, Kone, El Aynaoui, Angelino, Dybala, Soule & Dovbyk.
Italy Serie A 12/05/25
L
Atalanta
2
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
W
Fiorentina
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
W
Inter Milan
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 19/04/25
W
Verona
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 13/04/25
D
Lazio
1
Roma
1
Bologna preview: Eyeing a strong start
Bologna punched above their weight last season by winning the Coppa Italia at the expense of AC Milan, which marked their first title in 51 years, with the now departed Dan Ndoye netting the winner in the final.
Although they finished ninth last term in Serie A, as Champions League football proved to be a heavy distraction toward their aspirations of a top-four finish, Bologna are moving in the right direction and will look to build on the success of last season.
New signing Federico Bernardeschi is a doubt for this game. Scottish international Lewis Ferguson has fitness issues, Swedish defender Emil Holm is out with injury, while Juan Miranda will miss through suspension. Despite these absentees, Rossoblu will be committed to keeping their unbeaten run against Roma intact this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Skorupski (GK), De Silvestri, Vitik, Lucumi, Lykogiannis, Pobega, Freuler, Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi & Castro.
Italy Serie A 09/05/25
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AC Milan
3
Bologna
1
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
D
Juventus
1
Bologna
1
Italy Serie A 28/04/25
D
Udinese
0
Bologna
0
Coppa Italia 24/04/25
W
Empoli
1
Bologna
2
Italy Serie A 20/04/25
W
Inter Milan
0
Bologna
1
Player to watch: Riccardo Orsolini
Riccardo Orsolini opened the scoring in Bologna's clash with OFI Crete last week. The former Juventus midfielder scored four goals in Bologna's preseason campaign and will look to kickoff the new season with a goal.