- Bologna F.C. have won two of their last three away games to Roma, beating them 3-2 in Rome just 9 months ago
- AS Roma have failed to win their last two head-to-heads with Bologna F.C., with one loss and one draw
- Bologna F.C. have scored seven goals in their last five games in all competitions with Riccardo Orsolini bagging four
Bologna F.C. to continue their dominance of Roma
Roma and Bologna F.C. both come into the Serie A 2025/2026 campaign with zero points from zero games, but according to our AS Roma vs Bologna F.C. prediction, Bologna F.C. are ranked 3rd in the preseason odds and Roma 16th.
The bookmakers have Roma as slight favourites for Saturday’s matchup at 2.08, while Bologna F.C. are 3.67.
That pricing suggests the home side are favored to come out on top, but this AS Roma vs Bologna F.C. prediction takes into account how Bologna F.C. have been Roma’s nemesis lately and their superior clinical finishing and organisation should see them get a result.
Gian Piero Gasperini is a shrewd appointment at AS Roma as the Italian tactician was brought in on June 6, 2025. He has a reputation for playing bold formations but is also extremely flexible and can adapt his system to suit the players on the field.
He has several good options in the Roma ranks, with Paulo Dybala the evergreen star who can turn a game on his own, while Lorenzo Pellegrini is his engine in midfield and a leader on the pitch.
Evan Ndicka provides the stability that Roma need at the back, and they are not short of options in the final third either, but they have struggled to press effectively.
Bologna F.C. are a happy hunting ground for Roma
Bologna F.C. are a very compact, organised and disciplined team, who thrive on hitting teams on the break. They are so well drilled that they have made a habit of frustrating top Serie A sides in the past couple of years since Vincenzo Italiano took over in June 2024.
Lewis Ferguson anchors Bologna F.C. in the middle of the park, he sets the tempo and is a vital cog in the system by covering defenders, but they also have real quality in the attacking third.
Riccardo Orsolini is Bologna F.C.’s attacking talisman, bagging four goals, while Joshua Zirkzee can unlock defences with his guile, vision and pace.
The AS Roma vs Bologna F.C. preview highlights the budding rivalry here between Roma and Bologna F.C., and both will be desperate to lay down a marker in the opening round of Serie A 2025/2026 fixtures. The visitors should have the momentum to get a positive result, and the draw is well worth a bet at 3.25, but I’m taking Under 2.5 goals at 1.70 as Bologna F.C. are a cagey side who can win ugly. For those interested in wagering, our AS Roma vs Bologna F.C. betting tips recommend considering the low-scoring potential given both sides’ disciplined approaches.
