{"id":1439024,"date":"2026-03-17T10:34:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1439024"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:34:47","slug":"match-preview-roma-vs-bologna-19-03-26-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-roma-vs-bologna-19-03-26-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Roma vs Bologna: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Following a tense first leg Roma<\/a> and Bologna<\/a> head into their UEFA Europa League<\/a> clash at the Stadio Olimpico on 19 March with plenty at stake for both sides. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roma are looking to assert home advantage, but recent head-to-heads and the underlying stats suggest this is far from a foregone conclusion\u2014especially given Bologna’s attacking output and creative threat from deep. Kick-off is set for 20:00 local time, and fans can expect a tactical battle shaped by recent draws and slim margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Bologna’s high chance creation and Roma’s knack for sharing goals around, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in both teams finding the net given recent trends and attacking stats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams To Score – Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n20\/21 @ Bet365<\/a>
(51.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe’re backing both teams to score as Roma and Bologna have each netted in their last three meetings. Bologna\u2019s 209 shots and 17 goals in just 11 games, plus Roma\u2019s broad scoring spread, point to attacking intent on both sides. Odds look fair given the recent H2H record.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Donyell Malen Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDonyell Malen has featured in Roma\u2019s attack and gets into good positions. With neither team relying on a single striker for all their goals, Malen\u2019s movement could see him on the scoresheet at a reasonable price.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The margins between these two sides has been razor thin all season, with Roma finishing just one point above their Serie A rivals in the Europa League group stage. Crucially, Roma finished in 8th position, assuring them of automatic qualification to the round of 16, while Bologna were just the wrong side of the line, finishing in 10th and needing to enter the playoff round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    They were drawn against Norwegian side, Brann, in the playoffs and produced two tight wins, both by a 1-0 scoreline to move into this round of 16 clash. The first leg of this tie finished 1-1, leaving things nicely in the balance heading into the second leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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