Serie A: Bologna vs Roma live
Preview
The first Serie A match of the week begins at 19:30 (SAST) when Roma travels to Renato Dall’Ara to face Bologna. Bologna won their last encounter 0-1 against Spezia on Sunday, and they will be expected to repeat that performance this evening if they are to defeat Roma. Luca J. Pairetto will be the game’s referee.
Bologna have won three of their previous four Serie A games, and a win over Roma will move them up to sixth place on the table. Only one of Bologna’s last five games against visitors has resulted in a win. Bologna have lost 11 of their last 12 home games against Roma. To defeat Roma, who have put in fantastic performances under Mourinho, they must raise their game and with a strong attacking front and defence.
Under Mourinho, Roma have had a strong season, won eight games and placed fifth in the league table with 25 points. They have only lost one of their last 12 Serie A away games against the home team, and they are expected to win today. Despite their five losses so far this season, they still have a strong attacking front, and their fans are expecting a lot from them tonight. A win tonight would put them four points clear in fifth place, so Mourinho and his men will give the hosts a tough game.
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Head-to-head
Bologna has only won one of their last five games against Roma, losing four of them. Roma, on the other hand, has had a strong season and will almost certainly win tonight’s match.
Prediction
Bologna has lost four of their previous five games against Roma, with only one vi
Lineup
Bologna XI: Skorupski, Medel, Theate, Soumaoro, Olsen, Svanberg, Dominguez, Hickey, Arnautovic, Barrow, Soriano.
Roma XI: Patricio, Smalling, Mancini, Ibanez, Veretout, Diawara, Mkhitaryan, Karsdorp, Shaarawy, Abraham, Shomurodov, Zaniolo
