Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
3-4-2-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(27) 13 Goals 20 (28)
(17) 9 Assists 9 (17)
(6.5) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.7 Average Age 27.8
185.2 Average Height (cm) 184.9
(0.9) 0.8 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(49%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 51% (48%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Bologna
Roma
Player Reason Status Rating
Oussama El Azzouzi Out N/A
Michel Aebischer Out 6.45
Tommaso Pobega Out 6.63
Player Reason Status Rating
Bryan Cristante Out 6.66

Team News

Bologna
Roma
  • Tommaso Pobega is suspended for this round after being sent off against Verona.
  • Claudio Ranieri will confirm the same formation that started against Lazio.

Prediction

  • Bologna kick off 2025 fresh of a week of rest in Serie A and will be eager to bounce at home after closing out 2024 with an unlucky 3-2 defeat to Verona, during which they also played most of the game down to ten men.
  • On the other hand, a quick start and some resolute defending allowed Roma to secure a 2-0 over Lazio in the Roman derby, as the Giallorossi look to build confidence and get back in contention for European football next season.
  • Bologna have won each of their last three games against Roma, while also keeping clean sheets in each of their last three home games against the Giallorossi.
  • Their high intensity and physicality will be a huge test for the visitors, who could struggle to keep possession and consistently get into the final third.
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

 
  • BTS, Maestro Ranieri makes Roma unpredictable in attack, they play possession-based or fast direct ones at will. Lazio tried to cross them to death which was a bad idea, Bologna have some options to make a variety of attacks as well, so it should be quite nice to watch.

  • Roma’s great run and Bologna’s strong home performance as well as good record against Roma likely to see both the team scoring. BTTS - 1.86