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

The previous outing between these sides ended in favour of the Giallorossi.

Bologna are now going to lock horns with AS Roma for their first leg round of 16 contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. These Serie A sides are going to come up with an intense clash, taking place at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium.

The Rossoblue have been in a decent run of form recently. Being at home for their European competition fixture is surely going to keep them confident from the beginning.

Bologna FC are coming in after facing a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Hellas Verona in their league game. This is also their only loss in their last five games.

AS Roma are on an inconsistent run at the moment. The upcoming game is going to be a challenging one for them. They are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Genoa in their last Serie A fixture.

They will now be eager to return to winning ways. The Giallorossi will be away from home, and it is going to be a tough affair for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bologna, Italy
• Stadium: Renato Dall’Ara Stadium
• Date: Thursday, March 12
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 p.m. IST/ 05:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bologna: W-W-W-W-L

Roma: W-D-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Despite not being on a top run of form, Riccardo Orsolini is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Bologna FC. In 10 UEFA Europa League appearances, he has scored three goals and will now be looking to add more to his tally. The 29-year-old will lead the attack from the right and will be eager to come up with a top performance.

Donyell Malen (AS Roma)

Donyell Malen is the newest addition to AS Roma and has been impactful enough on the attacking front. He is in decent form and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. Even though the 27-year-old is yet to score a goal for the Italian side in the European competition, he is still going to be crucial in the final third.

Match Facts

• AS Roma have failed to secure a win in their last two matches.
• Bologna have won four of their last five games.
• The Giallorossi have only secured one win in their last five meetings against the Rossoblu.

Bologna vs Roma: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @21/10 Ladbrokes
• Donyell Malen to score @2/1 Betway
• Goals under 2.5 @3/5 Betway

Injury and Team News

Bologna will miss out on the services of Juan Miranda and Torbjorn Heggem. They are injured.

Paulo Dybala, Matias Soule, Evan Ferguson and Artem Dobvyk are not going to be in action for AS Roma due to their injuries. Gianluca Mancini is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 164

Bologna won: 56

Roma won: 58

Draws: 50

Predicted Lineups

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

Skorupski (GK); Zortea, Vitik, Lucumi, Mario; Ferguson; Orsolini, Moro, Odgaard, Rowe; Castro

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

Svilar (GK); Ziolkowski, Ndicka, Celik; Rensch, Pisilli, Kone, Tsimikas; Pellegrini, Venturino; Malen

Match Prediction

These Italian sides are going to come up with an intense outing here. The UEFA Europa League contest between Bologna FC and AS Roma is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Bologna 1-1 Roma

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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