With just two wins from nine to conclude the 24/25 campaign, Bologna slumped down the standings to finish ninth. They are priced at 3.6 to secure victory on their travels, while Roma are favourites at 2.1. My best bets are best priced on Sky, see via the betslip.

• Roma only lost three of their 19 home matches in Serie A last season. 

• Roma have won five and drawn one of their seven pre-season matches. 

• Dovbyk was the top scorer for Roma last season, outscoring Alexis Saelemaekers in second by five goals.

🔴 Roman Resurgence under Gasperini

Gasperini’s standout achievement at Atalanta was winning the 2023/24 Europa League title, but his CV also includes two Serie A Coach of the Year awards and five seasons where he steered his Bergamo side into the Champions League. Last season, he led Atalanta to a third-place finish with 74 points before electing to leave in search of a new challenge. 

Tactically, Gasperini seems a good fit for his new job because of his preference for a 5-2-3 shape, which the Roma players are familiar with. Summer recruitment too has been positive, with the addition of Wesley at right-back and Neil El Aynaoui from Lens, who looks likely to slot into a midfield pivot to replace Enzo Le Fee. On paper, Roma’s best XI looks strong, with depth across key areas, and there is confidence that Gasperini’s arrival can deliver immediate returns.

⚪ Bologna to Compete on Multiple Fronts

Bologna’s triumph in the Coppa Italia final against AC Milan not only delivered silverware but also secured their long-awaited return to European football. After a 60-year absence, they will feature in the Europa League this season, a historic achievement that has raised excitement around the club. Dan Ndoye was the hero in the final, netting the only goal of the game, but his £34 million move to Nottingham Forest has left Bologna with a void to fill on the wing. 

The departures haven’t stopped there, with Sam Beukema joining Napoli after playing a pivotal role last season. The centre-back made 33 league starts, second only to Remo Freuler in minutes played, and his absence will be felt in the backline. So far, Bologna’s transfer activity has been underwhelming, and with the added demands of European competition, their lack of depth could be a real problem.

📊 Roma v Bologna H2H

Dovbyk netted a 98th-minute penalty against Bologna when these sides last met at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium to secure a point for his side, but Bologna have won three of the last four head-to-head encounters. Both teams to score has landed in each of the last three meetings.

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