Roma vs Bologna Prediction: Team News & 1.79 Odds Tip for Europa League Clash
By Waves Sports | March 19, 2026
The Stadio Olimpico takes center stage tonight as AS Roma and Bologna battle for a spot in the Europa League Quarter-Finals. Following a cagey 1-1 draw in the first leg, the tie is perfectly balanced. With Gian Piero Gasperini’s tactical experience and the electric atmosphere in Rome, we are set for an all-Italian masterpiece.
Form Guide: Last 6 Match Results
🐺 AS Roma
- ❌ Mar 15: Como 2 – 1 Roma
- 🤝 Mar 12: Bologna 1 – 1 Roma (UEL)
- ❌ Mar 08: Genoa 2 – 1 Roma
- 🤝 Mar 01: Roma 3 – 3 Juventus
- ✅ Feb 22: Roma 3 – 0 Cremonese
- 🤝 Feb 15: Napoli 2 – 2 Roma
🔴 Bologna
- ✅ Mar 15: Sassuolo 0 – 1 Bologna
- 🤝 Mar 12: Bologna 1 – 1 Roma (UEL)
- ❌ Mar 08: Bologna 1 – 2 Verona
- ✅ Mar 02: Pisa 0 – 1 Bologna
- ✅ Feb 26: Bologna 1 – 0 Brann (UEL)
- ✅ Feb 23: Bologna 1 – 0 Udinese
Head-to-Head (H2H) History
Historically, matches between these two Italian sides are tightly contested. In their last 5 encounters across all competitions, the defensive discipline of both teams has often led to low-scoring affairs.
| Date | Competition | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Europa League | Bologna vs. Roma | 1 – 1 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Serie A | Roma vs. Bologna | 2 – 0 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Serie A | Roma vs. Bologna | 1 – 3 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Serie A | Bologna vs. Roma | 2 – 0 |
| May 04, 2024 | Serie A | Roma vs. Bologna | 0 – 0 |
Squad Report & Lineups
🐺 AS Roma
Status: Gianluca Mancini returns from suspension to anchor the defense alongside N’Dicka and Hermoso.
Absentees: Paulo Dybala (Knee), Artem Dovbyk (Thigh), Evan Ferguson (Ankle).
🔴 Bologna
Status: Captain Lewis Ferguson is back, but they suffer a massive blow with GK Skorupski out for 6 weeks.
Absentees: Lukasz Skorupski (Hamstring), Juan Miranda (Suspension).
Advanced Betting Insights
- Home Dominance: Roma has lost only once at the Stadio Olimpico in their last nine games.
- Scoring Streak: Donyell Malen has scored 6 goals in his last 7 appearances.
- Bologna Away: While strong, Bologna will be missing their first-choice goalkeeper, which could be the deciding factor.
