Bologna welcome Roma to the Renato Dall'Ara for a Serie A clash on Sunday evening. The hosts will be looking to bounce back after suffering a disappointing 3-2 home defeat to Hellas Verona in their final match of 2024. The Giallorossi, meanwhile, come into this fixture with momentum following their 2-0 derby victory over city rivals Lazio last weekend. This mid-season encounter sees both sides aiming to strengthen their positions in the Italian top flight.
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Statistics and predictions for Bologna FC vs AS Roma
Bologna and Roma are set for an intriguing clash, with the bookies suggesting it's a pretty tight affair. The hosts Bologna have been given a decent shout with nearly 46% chance of victory, while the Giallorossi are seen as slight underdogs with a 24% win probability. The possibility of points being shared sits at around 30%, reflecting the competitive nature of this matchup. What's particularly interesting is that despite Bologna being favoured in the probability calculations, bet365 has priced both teams at identical 2.7 odds to win. The draw is slightly longer at 3.2, but these odds suggest the bookmakers are expecting a closely fought contest at the Renato Dall'Ara. The Rossoblu's higher win probability might be influenced by their home advantage, though the odds tell a more balanced story.
Bologna FC Results Analysis
Bologna have shown mixed form in their recent home fixtures at the Renato Dall'Ara, displaying both brilliance and vulnerability. The Rossoblu suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Hellas Verona in their most recent home outing, which came as quite a shock given their previous dominant home display - a narrow but deserved 1-0 victory over Fiorentina. Their home form has been particularly eye-catching in cup competitions, as evidenced by their commanding 4-0 thrashing of Monza in the Coppa Italia. The team's defensive solidity at home has been somewhat inconsistent, having kept two clean sheets but also shipping three goals in their latest match. However, they've maintained a consistent goal-scoring threat, finding the back of the net in each of their last three home fixtures. The contrast between their emphatic cup performance and their league form at the Dall'Ara suggests that while Bologna possess the quality to dominate matches on their own turf, they're still working to achieve consistency in Serie A home fixtures.
Bologna FC Recent Results
Roma's recent away performances have painted a picture of a team struggling to find their rhythm on the road. The Giallorossi managed to secure a respectable point at the San Siro with a 1-1 draw against Milan, showing they can compete with the league's heavyweights away from home. However, this positive result was preceded by a concerning 2-0 defeat at the hands of Como, where Roma's attacking unit failed to make any meaningful impact. Looking at their broader away form, the capital club has shown a concerning lack of firepower on their travels in Serie A. Their inability to find the back of the net in two of their last three away fixtures suggests some real offensive challenges when playing outside the Stadio Olimpico. While Roma have demonstrated they can be resilient, as shown in their Milan stalemate, their overall away form needs significant improvement if they're to challenge for the top spots in the table. The contrast between their attacking potency at home and their struggles on the road has become a defining feature of their season thus far.
Bologna FC vs AS Roma head-to-head analysis
Bologna FC have slightly edged their recent rivalry with Roma, securing 5 wins compared to the Giallorossi's 4 victories, with 2 matches ending all square. The Rossoblù have shown remarkable away form in this fixture, clinching 3 victories on their travels to the Eternal City, while also maintaining a solid home record with 2 wins at the Renato Dall'Ara. Roma have struggled to assert dominance in this matchup, managing an even split of 2 wins both home and away. The most recent encounter saw Bologna emerge victorious in a five-goal thriller, beating Roma 3-2 on their own patch. This result further emphasised Bologna's impressive record in this fixture, particularly their ability to get results on the road. With 11 meetings between these sides, it's been a closely fought battle, though Bologna's recent form suggests they've got Roma's number.
Bologna FC vs AS Roma: League Position
Bologna currently sit eighth in the table, two places above Roma who occupy tenth position. The Rossoblu are enjoying a better league campaign than the Giallorossi so far, with the capital club trailing their northern rivals in the Serie A standings.
