Roma vs Bologna Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

Serie A Betting Preview: Roma vs Bologna

Roma host Bologna in this Italian Serie A opening round fixture at Stadio Olimpico, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 23 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ll take Roma at attractive betting odds of +118 considering that they could be dominant against Bologna. The Full-Time Result market provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.

Roma got the win in their last Serie A game. It was a 2-0 away triumph at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino when meeting Torino. I Giallorossi had most of the ball enjoying 54% possession and five shots on target, while Leandro Paredes and Alexis Saelemaekers scored one goal apiece.

Bologna were defeated in their previous league match, being turned over 3-1 at home to Genoa at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara. The Emilia-Romagna outfit enjoyed 60% possession and had five shots on goal, with Riccardo Orsolini finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bologna have not lost to Roma in the past five meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara. The previous 10 H2H matches have included four wins for Bologna, three victories for Roma along with three draws.

Serie A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Roma	30	17	3	10	40	23	17	40:23	54
9	Bologna	30	12	6	12	38	36	2	38:36	42

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7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. Roma have had 48.7% possession, 448.3 passes and 4.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.5 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Top scorer Artem Dovbyk has found the net 3 times, with Leandro Paredes, Bryan Cristante, Matias Soule and Eldor Shomurodov getting 2 goals each. Matias Soule is the leading assists maker on 4, with goalkeeper Mile Svilar keeping 6 clean sheets.

Bologna have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, averaging 11.8 attempts, 3.8 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. Vincenzo Italiano's men average 58.9% possession, 438.9 passes, 6.5 corners awarded and 3.0 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 2.9 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts.

Riccardo Orsolini got 6 goals, Dan Ndoye notched 2, while Thijs Dallinga and two other players scored 1. Dan Ndoye, Thijs Dallinga and Juan Miranda are top assists providers with 2, while Lukasz Skorupski has recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Roma confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Mile Svilar (GK), Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka, Wesley, Bryan Cristante, Manu Kone, Angelino, Matias Soule, Stephan El Shaarawy, Evan Ferguson.

Bologna confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Skorupski (GK), Lorenzo De Silvestri, Nicolo Casale, Jhon Lucumi, Charalambos Lykogiannis, Remo Freuler, Tommaso Pobega, Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, Nicolo Cambiaghi, Ciro Immobile.

Roma vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Roma vs Bologna with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

Roma can’t be ignored when they play this Serie A clash, especially as odds of +118 are available for this prediction. Head to the betting sites to back this value selection.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant Serie A stats to get the full picture.

Key Roma vs Bologna league stats:

• Roma have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Roma have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Roma have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• Bologna have lost their last 3 games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 45.9% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 50-55% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you think that Roma will have their noses in front by the interval, why not consider backing them to lead at half-time and full-time. There are some attractive odds available.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Roma 1 - 0 Bologna

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Roma winning 1-0. Odds of +575 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Santiago Castro Under 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Santiago Castro (Bologna) has failed to record a shot on goal in seven straight Serie A matches. Using this stat, we can take betting odds of -161 that this Shots on Target wager falls short of the line.

Latest Santiago Castro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-179

Shots

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

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Bryan Cristante to Score +650

Bryan Cristante (Roma) has registered two goals in his past five Serie A games. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +650 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Bryan Cristante Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+188

Under 0.5

-333

Shots

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Bologna Over 3.5 Corners -125

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Bologna in eight consecutive games, while Roma have conceded 4.90 corners on average in their last 10 matches. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -125 that Bologna go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Roma

Total

8.20 4.70 3.50

Home

7.80 5.40 2.40

Away

7.60 3.40 4.20

Bologna

Total

9.60 5.20 4.40

Home

10.00 6.90 3.10

Away

8.80 3.80 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-125

Roma Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Bologna Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-120

X

+600

2

+138

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Roma vs Bologna Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have Roma as +105 favourites for this Serie A clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 49% likely to win. Bologna are the underdogs at +270 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

If you fancy Roma to win, then the -130 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Bologna and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you’re looking to wager on Both Teams to Score, there’s not a lot of difference between Yes and No.

There’s lots to like about our recommended football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each Serie A game. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+105

X

+225

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+114

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-303

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-217

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-130

2 Hcp +0.25

+104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-118

Those interested in Paulo Dybala to find the net anytime can get +225, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +500.

Paulo Dybala (Roma)

First

+225

Anytime

+500

Artem Dovbyk (Roma)

First

+225

Anytime

+480

Evan Ferguson (Roma)

First

+240

Anytime

+500

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

First

+280

Anytime

+550

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Jesper Karlsson (Bologna)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Matías Soulé (Roma)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Neil El Aynaoui (Roma)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Niccolò Pisilli (Roma)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Tommaso Baldanzi (Roma)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Bryan Cristante (Roma)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Kouadio Kone (Roma)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Devyne Rensch (Roma)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Evan Ndicka (Roma)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Nikola Moro (Bologna)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Angeliño (Roma)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Stefan Posch (Bologna)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Artem Dovbyk (Roma)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+143

Evan Ferguson (Roma)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

+102

Paulo Dybala (Roma)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-100

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-111

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-141

Jesper Karlsson (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-161

Matías Soulé (Roma)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-172

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-179

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-185

Neil El Aynaoui (Roma)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-189

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-222

Niccolò Pisilli (Roma)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-222

Tommaso Baldanzi (Roma)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Bryan Cristante (Roma)

Over 0.5

+188

Under 0.5

-333

Kouadio Kone (Roma)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-400

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Nikola Moro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Devyne Rensch (Roma)

Over 0.5

+285

Under 0.5

-588

Evan Ndicka (Roma)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Angeliño (Roma)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-714

Stefan Posch (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-833

Paulo Dybala (Roma)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Evan Ferguson (Roma)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Artem Dovbyk (Roma)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Matías Soulé (Roma)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

Tommaso Baldanzi (Roma)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Niccolò Pisilli (Roma)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Jesper Karlsson (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Neil El Aynaoui (Roma)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Bryan Cristante (Roma)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Kouadio Kone (Roma)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Devyne Rensch (Roma)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

Evan Ndicka (Roma)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Nikola Moro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Angeliño (Roma)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Stefan Posch (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Roma vs Bologna Lineups & Team News

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