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Roma vs Bologna Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the Serie A season progresses, an intriguing clash is set to unfold at Stadio Olimpico this Monday, with Roma hosting Bologna in what promises to be a pivotal match for both teams. Currently positioned 5th and 4th respectively, each side has shown strong recent form and will be eager to secure a victory in their quest for European qualification.

Roma enters the fray with an impressive record from their last five matches, securing four wins and one draw. Their latest triumph came against Milan at home, where they edged out a 2-1 victory. Under the guidance of coach Daniele De Rossi, Roma have been formidable at home, averaging 2.2 goals per game while conceding just 0.6.

Bologna's form under Thiago Motta has also been commendable; they've won three of their last five games and drawn two. However, they might still be ruminating on their most recent match—a goalless draw against Monza at home—which could either motivate them or add pressure as they travel to Rome.

The head-to-head record between these two sides adds an extra layer of intrigue—Bologna defeated Roma 2-0 in their previous encounter earlier this season at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Over the last five meetings between these teams overall, Bologna holds a slight edge with two wins compared to Roma’s single victory.

Both teams boast solid defensive records this season; however Bologna's defense shines slightly brighter on average when playing away from home (0.5 goals conceded per game) compared to Roma’s already stingy (0.6). This sets the stage for what could potentially be a tight contest dominated by tactical play rather than free-scoring action.

Bet

Given both teams' current forms and particularly strong defensive performances recently—with Bologna impressively conceding only an average of 0.3 goals per game—this matchup leans towards being low-scoring affair despite both sides having capable attackers.

Thus considering these factors along with the odds provided: Under Under 2 . 5 goals appears as the most promising bet for this encounter given its lower risk factor combined with decent odds of 1 . 57, suggesting there is value in expecting fewer than three goals total in this tightly contested match.