Bologna – AS Roma
Our Bologna v AS Roma tip is: AS Roma to win – 2.60 odds
- Bologna lost their last Serie A game
- AS Roma have not lost in four games in all competitions
- The Romans have the stronger squad
An exciting Serie A clash is on the cards on Sunday evening at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, when seventh-placed Bologna host AS Roma. The hosts were recently beaten 3-2 at home by Verona, while Roma are coming off the back of a convincing 2-0 derby win against Lazio.
A glance at the table is interesting: Bologna could move closer to the international places with a win – they are currently four points behind Fiorentina. Roma, on the other hand, are stuck in mid-table in tenth place.
The form of both teams could hardly be more different. Bologna have been somewhat inconsistent of late, while the Romans were able to convince in the derby during the week – even if the heated final phase made headlines. It will be interesting to see whether Roma can carry the momentum from their derby victory with them or whether Bologna will react after their Verona defeat. Find out who will get the three points in the end in our Bologna – AS Roma betting tip.
Bologna – AS Roma info
- Date & time: 12/01/2025, 18:00
- Venue: Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna
- Competition: Serie A, match day 20
- Broadcast/live stream: DAZN
Bologna form & record check
Bologna are currently going through a very interesting phase in which ups and downs are close together. After strong performances against Torino (2-0) and Fiorentina (1-0), the team recently suffered an unfortunate 3-2 home defeat against Verona – a game that is symptomatic of their current form: dangerous in attack but vulnerable in defense.
The team’s second-half performance is remarkable, with Bologna scoring in 80% of cases. However, this also reveals a certain vulnerability, as the recent game against Verona proved. The red card for Pobega in the 51st minute was certainly a key moment that completely threw the tactical alignment out of kilter.
Lack of defensive stability
With 28 points and 7th place in the table, Vincenzo Italiano’s team is well on track, even if the four-point gap to Fiorentina shows that there is still room for improvement. Particularly interesting is the efficiency of Riccardo Orsolini, whose accuracy has proven to be an important factor in the team’s success so far. It remains to be seen whether the team can regain their defensive stability – a key factor for the upcoming tasks.
Bologna facts & analysis
- 7th place in the Serie A
- Lost the last game in the Serie A
- Bologna have won their last three games against AS Roma
AS Roma Form & Balance Check
AS Roma are currently in impressive form, which was underlined by their convincing 2-0 win in the prestigious city derby against Lazio Roma. The early dominance of the Romans was particularly impressive, with goals from Pellegrini (11th minute) and Saelemaekers (18th minute) setting the course for victory early on. The defense, with the in-form Mats Hummels, who has now become a real leader, has not been as stable as it has been for a long time.
The team’s offensive development in recent weeks is particularly interesting. With the exception of the 2-0 defeat to Como, the trend is clearly pointing upwards – just think of the furious 5-0 win against Parma or the 4-1 cup victory over Sampdoria. The statistics speak for themselves: in 80% of their last games, Roma scored in the first half, which speaks to their increased offensive power.
The form curve is pointing upwards
With currently 23 points and 10th place in the table, they are still below their own expectations, but the gap to Udinese, which is only two points behind them, is quite manageable. You can feel that the team is undergoing a clear development under the current sporting leadership – although it will be exciting to see whether this positive trend continues in the coming weeks.
AS Roma facts & analysis
- 10th place in the Serie A
- Unbeaten in four competitive games
- AS Roma are slight favorites in the upcoming game
For the upcoming home game against AS Roma, Bologna is likely to stick to the proven 4-2-3-1 system. Interestingly, this formation has proven to be extremely effective under coach Italiano. I expect the following starting lineup:
Key fact: The team has gelled well in recent weeks, so major changes are unlikely. The stable defense around the central defender duo Beukema/Lucumí, who have recently worked well together, is noteworthy. In midfield, Freuler sets the experienced pace, while Castro seems to be set up as the striker up front. It will be interesting to see whether Italiano will make any tactical adjustments after all – especially against a strong opponent like Roma, a slight system adjustment could well make sense.
After the emotional derby victory against Lazio, coach Ranieri is likely to rely on the proven 3-4-2-1 system again at AS Roma.
The development of Hummels, who has now become indispensable in the back three and will probably remain in the starting lineup after his strong performance in the derby, is particularly interesting. In midfield, the combination of Paredes, who is good on the ball, and the dynamic Koné seems to have been established.
Up front, Ranieri is likely to rely on the well-rehearsed Dybala/Dovbyk duo again, with El Shaarawy on standby as a joker. It remains to be seen whether this formation will also be successful in Bologna – but the final lineup will only be known shortly before the start of the game.
Bologna – AS Roma head to head & statistics
The head-to-head comparison of the last five encounters between Bologna and AS Roma shows a remarkable trend. Bologna dominated with three wins, while Roma only managed one success, with one game ending in a draw.
Bologna’s current series of three consecutive wins against the Romans is particularly interesting. They won 3-2 away from home in November 2024, 3-1 in April 2024, also in Rome, and 2-0 at home in December 2023. Before that, there was a goalless draw in 2023, while the only win for Roma was in January 2023 (1-0).
To be honest, the clear tendency in favor of Bologna is surprising considering that Roma actually has the more notable squad. However, the Rossoblu seem to have found a way to impose their style of play on the capital city club. It will be interesting to see if they can extend this series on Sunday.
Direct comparison (H2H)
