Roma-Bologna is a match valid for the 33rd day of Serie A and is played on Monday at 6:30 pm: odds, predictions, live TV, streaming.
The last three days of European cups reassured Roma and Bologna, fierce competitors for fourth place for weeks. Yes, because thanks to Atalanta and Fiorentina’s passage of the round – in the Europa and Conference League, respectively – in Serie A they will have access to the next Champions League even by finishing fifth.
Today, it would be precisely the Giallorossi and the Red and Blue who would be the ones to detach the pass for the cup with the big ears, although Atalanta – which beat them in Monza yesterday and still has a game to make up – remains hot on their heels: Gian Piero Gasperini’s Nerazzurri have just one point less than Roma and are -5 from the Emiliani. In addition to Dea, there would also be Lazio, back in the game thanks to the victory at Marassi against Genoa. That’s why the direct clash at the Olimpico takes on a special significance. Especially for the Capitolini, who in the week won the European double derby with Milan in the Europa League, eliminating the Rossoneri – defeated 2-1 in the Capital, despite being a man down from halftime – and giving themselves the semifinal with the newly crowned German champions Bayer Leverkusen. Thus, the positive moment of Daniele De Rossi’s men continues, who have lost only two games (Inter Milan and Brighton) since taking over from Jose Mourinho last January. Without forgetting that Roma still has to make up the 20 minutes of the Udine match – it will do so next Thursday – suspended seven days ago because of the illness suffered by defender N’Dicka.
Slight decline, on the other hand, for Bologna, which did not go beyond a draw with Monza and Frosinone in the last two days of the championship (both games ended 0-0). Thiago Motta’s Felsinei may not have shined from the offensive point of view, but the figure for goals conceded also stands out: not even one in the last 4 rounds.
Roma-Bologna: the latest lineup news
Lukaku was injured during the challenge with Milan and will be out for at least a week. Taking his place will be the re-established Abraham, in his first start in months. Defense composed of Mancini and Llorente with Karsdorp and Angelino on the flanks, while Cristante, Paredes and Pellegrini will play in the middle.
On the other side, Motta will have to do without his captain, Ferguson, who was seriously injured against Monza and out for the rest of the season. Behind Zirkzee will then act Fabbian and Aebischer, while on the left side there is a ballot between Urbanski and Saelemaekers. In defense, former duty player Calafiori is favored over Beukema.
The Prediction
Roma is on the wings of enthusiasm for the semifinal won but probably with the tank low on energy due to cup fatigues. The Giallorossi in any case should be able to get at least a positive result against a Bologna side that has been slowing down in recent weeks, is without its captain and would therefore return home happy and content even with a point. The Giallorossi, after all, have gone unbeaten eight times in their last home challenges with the Felsinei.
The probable lineups of Roma-Bologna
ROMA (4-3-3): Svilar; Karsdorp, Mancini, Llorente, Angeliño; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, Abraham, El Shaarawy.
BOLOGNA (4-1-4-1): Skorupski; Posch, Lucumì, Calafiori, Kristiansen; Freuler; Orsolini, Fabbian, Aebischer, Urbanski; Zirkzee.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
