Preview: AS Roma vs Bologna Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Round of 16 second leg

The Giallorossi have only defeated the Rossoblu in one of their last five attempts.

AS Roma are all set to lock horns with Bologna FC for their second-leg round of 16 fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be an intense clash between these Serie A sides at the Stadio Olimpico.

The Giallorossi will be at home for their next game, and they will be eager to use it to their advantage. They were outplayed by Como in their last league match.

AS Roma have not been on a good run of form lately, making the upcoming matchup a tough affair for them. They need to perform with a top strategy if they want to come back to winning ways.

The Rossoblu have been in a decent run of form. They are coming in after securing a 1-0 win against Sassuolo in their previous Serie A outing.

Bologna FC will now be looking to come up with a top performance in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 fixture. It is not going to be an easy outing for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Roma, Italy
• Stadium: Stadio Olimpico
• Date: Friday, March 20
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Mar 19; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Roma: W-D-L-D-L

Bologna: W-W-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Donyell Malen (AS Roma)

Donyell Malen is coming in after scoring a spot kick for AS Roma in their previous league game, but it was not enough to avoid the defeat. He will be gearing up to help his side in the attacking front once again. Malen is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Thijs Dallinga scored a match-winning goal for Bologna FC in their last Serie A outing and is going to play a crucial part in the final third once again. He will lead the attack from the front for the Rossoblu and will be eager to engrave his name in the scoresheet of the upcoming Europa League outing against Roma.

Match Facts

• AS Roma have failed to secure a win in their last four matches.
• Bologna FC have secured three wins in their last five games.
• Two of the last five meetings between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Roma vs Bologna: Betting Tips and Odds

• AS Roma to win @4/5 BetFred
• Donyell Malen to score @29/20 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @27/100 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Paulo Dybala, Evan Ferguson, Artem Dobvyk and Zeki Celik are not going to be in action for AS Roma. They are injured. Matias Soule is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Bologna FC will not have Lukasz Skorupski and Lorenzo De Silvestri in action. They are injured.

Juan Miranda is suspended. Nikola Moro might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 165

Roma won: 58

Bologna won: 56

Draws: 51

Predicted Lineups

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

Svilar (GK); Ghilardi, Mancini, Hermoso; Tsimikas, Cristante, Kone, Franca; Pellegrini, El Shaarawy; Malen

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

Ravaglia (GK); Mario, Casale, Lucumí, Miranda; Sohm, Moro; Orsolini, Dallinga, Cambiaghi; Castro

Match Prediction

These Italian sides are going to battle hard here. AS Roma are likely to outplay Bologna FC in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Roma 2-1 Bologna

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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