Roma — Bologna : Match Preview and Prediction for August 24,2025

Match Prediction and Betting Insights: Roma vs Bologna

According to bookmakers, AS Roma is the favorite for this encounter: a home win (W1) is priced around 2.00, a draw (X) is approximately 3.40, and a Bologna victory (W2) comes in at 3.80. Bookmakers clearly favor the Romans, but Bologna is no pushover — their win odds are not exceptionally high, meaning an upset is entirely plausible.

Our Key Prediction: Both Teams to Score

My prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS — Yes). This outcome is offered at odds of around 1.80, and it looks like an excellent choice for the start of the season! Why? I’ll explain now, but first, a bit of analysis and humor, so your bets succeed not just on paper, but also in spirit.

Current Form and League Standings

The season is just kicking off, which means team form is like a summer watermelon: seemingly juicy, but sometimes a bit under-ripe. Roma traditionally starts strong, especially at their home ‘Olimpico,’ where even the grass is trimmed to Mourinho’s style (or whoever is in charge now; the coaching staff for the Romans changes more often than FIFA lineups for school kids). Bologna, however, pleasantly surprised last season: the team not only avoided relegation but also contended for European spots, even beating some giants along the way. There were no significant losses during the offseason, meaning the squad has maintained its fighting spirit and is ready to challenge favorites.

Head-to-Head History

In their last three head-to-head matches, the teams exchanged victories and a draw: 2-0 in favor of Bologna, a 0-0 stalemate, and 1-0 in favor of Roma. As the saying goes, he who doesn’t risk, doesn’t drink champagne, but also doesn’t lose big. Matches between these rivals are rarely high-scoring, but the start of the season is a time when defenders haven’t fully woken up from vacation, and forwards are already dreaming of the Golden Boot.

Tactical Overview

Roma prefers to play as the dominant side at home but often gets caught by quick counter-attacks. Last season, the Roman defense resembled a sieve: seemingly holding, but sometimes letting anything through. Bologna, on the other hand, is known for its organized play in midfield and its ability to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes. Away from home, they don’t shy away; on the contrary, they play boldly and aggressively.

Potential Injuries and Lineups

At the time of writing this prediction, no serious injuries are reported for either team. Of course, someone might pull a muscle during warm-up or forget their boots at home, but overall, the starting lineups promise to be strong. This means we can expect football without excuses due to personnel issues.

Tournament Ambitions

Roma is among the top-6 favorites in Serie A with championship odds of 26.00, while Bologna is in the top ten, but with a much more modest coefficient of 101.00. It’s crucial for the Romans to start with a win to avoid playing catch-up from the very first round. Bologna would be content with a draw, but if they can snatch three points, no one will be upset.

Why “Both Teams to Score” is the Prime Pick

• Roma’s defense doesn’t inspire confidence, especially early in the season.
• Bologna has scored in five of their last six away matches against top-6 opponents.
• Early Serie A rounds often feature high-scoring games: teams haven’t fully gelled defensively, but their attacks are fresh and full of ideas.
• The odds for BTTS are around 1.80, which looks very appealing for this scenario.

Alternative Betting Options

• Total over 2.5 goals — odds around 2.10. If you believe in open football, you can take the risk.
• Asian Handicap Roma (0.0) — odds around 1.50. For those who prefer to play it safe.
• Corners over 8.5 — both teams like to attack down the flanks, meaning plenty of corners should be expected.

Concluding Thoughts

Let’s bet on both teams to score and grab some popcorn: the season’s start, fresh legs, ambitions, and a desire to please fans — all typically lead to entertaining and high-scoring football. And if the match somehow ends 0-0, you can always say: “Well, this is Serie A, even bookmakers get it wrong sometimes!”