{"id":1444558,"date":"2026-04-22T11:47:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1444558"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:47:43","slug":"match-preview-bologna-vs-roma-25-04-26-serie-a","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-bologna-vs-roma-25-04-26-serie-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Bologna vs Roma: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stakes are raised as Bologna<\/a> host Roma<\/a> in a Serie A<\/a> clash between two sides with European ambitions still alive. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a string of hard-fought encounters between these teams, including back-to-back high drama draws in Europe, the spotlight is on whether Bologna can translate home advantage into points or if Roma’s defensive steel will prove decisive at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Kick-off is set for 17:00 on Saturday, and the contest could have huge implications for the race for continental football next season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on both teams’ approaches and recent history, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re especially confident in “Both Teams to Score” due to the consistent openness of their recent meetings and each side’s tendency to create\u2014and sometimes miss\u2014big chances.<\/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 \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to both teams’ attacking style and the fact that 5 of their last 6 meetings have seen both sides score. Bologna and Roma are among the league’s leaders in big chances created, but have also missed plenty, suggesting open play at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roma to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/8 @ Bet365<\/a>
(42.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRoma’s defensive solidity (just 29 goals conceded and 14 clean sheets) combined with a superior shot conversion rate gives them a statistical edge. Bologna’s home form is decent, but Roma have lost just one of the last six meetings and were narrow 1-0 winners in the last Serie A clash.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

    With just five games remaining, Roma sit 6th with 58 points from 33 matches, chasing a European spot. Bologna are 8th, 10 points back, and need a strong finish to keep their own hopes alive. Roma have averaged 1.76 points per game compared to Bologna’s 1.45, with the Giallorossi showing more consistency in both attack and defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Roma<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n+17<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bologna<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n+3<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Neither side boasts a top-3 league scorer, but both possess attacking threats who can turn a game. For Bologna, Riccardo Orsolini has proven a match-winner from wide areas, while Thijs Dallinga’s movement in the box offers a different threat. Roma, meanwhile, can call on Paulo Dybala’s creativity and Artem Dovbyk’s finishing\u2014Dybala has the technical ability to unlock tight games, and Dovbyk’s physical presence can test a Bologna defence that has conceded 39 goals and 6 from defensive errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n