Bologna vs AS Roma Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Interestingly the hosts are doing better in the league than Roma.

Bologna will resume their Serie A proceedings with a clash against AS Roma in their 18th league game of the season. They will return to action for the first time in 2025 and will look to start the calendar year on a high. With seven wins and draws each combined with three defeats, the Felsinians have enjoyed a great season so far.

They are currently placed seventh in the standings with two games in hand. Additionally, they have remained undefeated in seven of their eight home games this season.

Roma on the other hand have not enjoyed a flawless season so far. They are seeking consistency and are desperate to revive their campaign. The Wolves have been through a concerning run of form on the road and are yet to win a game away from home. However, they come into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 win against Lazio and will hope to build upon their newly found confidence.

Kick Off

Sunday, January 12, 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Renato Dall’Ara

Form

Bologna (in all competitions): L-W-W-D-D

AS Roma (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-L

Players to watch 

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

Benjamín Domínguez is the man in form for Bologna heading into this fixture. The striker is fresh off a brace in the last game and brings a lot of confidence into the game against Roma. Domínguez is primarily positioned as a left winger, but can also slot in as a midfielder if required.

The Argentine prodigy has impressed everyone in the limited opportunities that he has got and has found the back of the net three times across all competitions. He has an excellent work rate and contributes on both ends of the pitch. 

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— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) January 9, 2025

Paulo Dybala (AS Roma)

Paulo Dybala has been one of the best players in the Serie A this season. The Argentine international has been in fine form in the last three games and has put in exceptional displays in the process. He is known for his vision, ball distribution and dribbling abilities.

Dybala is a menace up front and brings with him a lot of experience and expertise. He has six goal contributions in the league this season, including three goals and an assist in the last three games.

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— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) January 9, 2025

Match facts

• Bologna have secured 54 wins against Roma, the most against any side in the Serie A
• The last time Roma won a game against Bologna was more than two years ago
• Bologna have not won their first match of a calendar year since 2016

Bologna vs AS Roma: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Bologna to win the game – 9/5 by UNIBET
• Tip 2: Paulo Dybala to score anytime – 3/1 by bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 5/6 by betfair

Injury & Team News

Bologna will be without Oussama El Azzouzi, Michel Aebischer, and Nicolò Cambiaghi. Meanwhile, AS Roma will miss Bryan Cristante. 

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 143

Bologna wins – 54

AS Roma wins – 54

Draws – 45

Predicted Line-up 

Bologna (4-2-3-1) 

Ravaglia(GK); Holm, Beukema, Lucumí, Miranda; Freuler, Pobega; Orsolini, Ferguson, Odgaard; Castro

AS Roma (3-4-2-1) 

Svilar (GK); Ndicka, Hummels, Mancini; Tasende, Paredes, Kone, Saelemaekers; Pisilli, Dybala; Dovbyk

Prediction

Bologna have had an upper hand against Roma in their last few meetings and have also enjoyed a better season so far. Therefore, we expect this game to go Bologna’s way.

Prediction: Bologna 2-1 AS Roma

Telecast

India – Galaxy Racer (GXR) World

UK –  TNT Sports 2

US –  fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – SuperSport, DStv

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