Roma vs Bologna 23 Aug 2025

🔎 Overview

The Serie A season kicks off with a classic encounter at the Stadio Olimpico as AS Roma host Bologna. Roma enter the new campaign with high expectations following a top-four finish last season, aiming to build momentum under their current manager José Mourinho. Their squad boasts star power and experience, including attacking threats like Tammy Abraham and Paulo Dybala.

Bologna, on the other hand, will look to improve upon a mid-table finish, hoping for a strong start away from home. Managed by Thiago Motta, Bologna have shown resilience and a tactical discipline that could challenge Roma’s rhythm.

📊 Head-to-Head Stats

• 🆚 Total Matches: 75

• ✅ Roma Wins: 42

• ✅ Bologna Wins: 15

• 🟰 Draws: 18

• ⚽ Last Meeting: Bologna 1–2 Roma (April 2025, Serie A)

Roma have enjoyed a strong recent record against Bologna, winning four of their last five encounters.

🧠 Tactical Preview

🟥 Roma

• Manager: José Mourinho

• Formation: 3-4-2-1 / 4-2-3-1

• Strengths: Solid defense, creative midfield, clinical attack

• Concerns: Occasionally vulnerable on counters

• Key Player: Paulo Dybala – The creative spark who can unlock defenses

⬜ Bologna

• Manager: Thiago Motta

• Formation: 3-5-2 or 4-3-3

• Strengths: Tactical discipline, hardworking midfield

• Weaknesses: Limited firepower up front

• Key Player: Marko Arnautović – Experienced striker expected to lead the attack

📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

🎯 Prediction

Roma 2–0 Bologna

Roma’s quality and home advantage make them favorites to start the season with a win, although Bologna’s organized approach could keep it competitive for much of the match.

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