Ace Football previews the Europa League round of 16 match between Roma and Bologna and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Bologna come to Stadio Olimpico, Rome for the Europa League match this coming Thursday, Roma will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Team form: Roma vs Bologna
Roma Form
Only a single draw prevents Roma from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 2-1 defeat against Genoa, before drawing 1-1 with Bologna. They came up empty-handed once again when Como ran out as 2-1 winners. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for Roma but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six Europa League matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring ten goals while conceding seven.
Bologna Form
Bologna collected a single win and a draw in their past three outings, in which they were first defeated 1-2 against Verona. They followed up, drawing 1-1 with Roma, before winning 0-1 against Sassuolo. Bologna claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Europa League, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in nine goals, whilst conceding five.
Betting stats for Roma and Bologna
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Roma and Bologna. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 14 of the last 16 Roma matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Roma home matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Roma matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Roma have won 6 of the last 8 home matches in the Europa League while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In the last 3 Roma matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Bologna matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Bologna matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 8 Bologna away matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Bologna have won the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Bologna have won the last 4 away matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Roma vs Bologna
Look no further than Lorenzo Pellegrini, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Roma in the Europa League, while Federico Bernardeschi managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Bologna in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Popular markets: Roma vs Bologna
Full-time result
Roma claimed six wins, drew two and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Bologna won six, drew one and lost three of their last 10 games away. Roma did not lose any of their last 5 matches on home soil. Bologna scored at least once in their previous 9 matches.
Both teams to score
Roma scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Impressively, Bologna scored the first goal in nine out of previous ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Roma games Bologna have won to nil in their last 3 away games. Roma managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Roma have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Bologna.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Roma, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in two of Bologna’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of one goal in these matches. Bologna scored at least once in their previous 9 matches on the bounce.
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