AS Roma vs Bologna Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26

The previous encounter between these clubs ended on level terms.

AS Roma are ready to battle it out against Bologna in the matchweek 1 fixture of the Serie A 2025-26 season. The interesting contest between these Italian clubs will take place at the Stadio Olimpico.

AS Roma at home will be keen to start their campaign on a positive note. Despite being the hosts, they will not feel very confident due to their last few fixtures against Bologna. Roma have struggled, but this time around, they will be looking to turn the tide.

Bologna won the Coppa Italia title during their 2024-25 season. It was a good performance by them, and now they have a chance to begin the new season with a win. Even though they will be away from home, the visitors will be feeling confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Roma, Italy
• Stadium: Stadio Olympico
• Date: Sunday, August 24
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Saturday, August 23; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Luca Zufferli
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Paulo Dybala (AS Roma)

Paulo Dybala will be looking to make an impact from the start for AS Roma. In the previous season, he was not in good form and was unable to help his side much. The Argentine will be looking to step up and score some goals this time around so that he can help his side secure wins.

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

The 35-year-old Italian forward will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Bologna. Ciro Immobile is coming after a decent pre-season and will be looking to continue his form as the new campaign is about to start. It will be interesting to see him in the final third once again.

Match Facts

• AS Roma have not won any of their last five matches against Bologna.
• Roma have drawn their last two season openers.
• Bologna have won only two of their last 15 Serie A season openers.

AS Roma vs Bologna: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @47/20 10 bet
• Paulo Dybala to score @7/1 Unibet
• Goals under 2.5 @8/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Leon Bailey and Lorenzo Pellegrini are injured and will not be in action for AS Roma. The former is a new signing.

Bologna will be without the services of Emil Holm, as he is injured. Federico Bernardeschi and Lewis Ferguson might also miss out due to their lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 51

Roma won: 25

Bologna won: 12

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineups

AS Roma predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Svilar (GK); Ghilardi, Mancini, N’Dicka; Rensch, Pisilli, Cristante, Angelino; Dybala, Soule; Ferguson

Bologna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ravaglia (GK); Posch, Casale, Lucumi, Lykogiannis; Moro, Freuler; Orsolini, Odgaard, Karlsson; Immobile

Match Prediction

Both of these squads will be looking to begin their new season on a positive note, but it is not going to be an easy task. The Serie A 2025-26 clash between AS Roma and Bologna is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: AS Roma 1-1 Bologna

Telecast Details

India: TBA

Italy: Sky Sports, Now TV, DAZN

UK: DAZN

USA: Paramount+, DAZN

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