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Match Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A – Matchweek 1 (2025/26) |
| Date & Time | Saturday, 23 August 2025 – 18:45 CEST (Lega Serie A) |
| Venue | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
| Context | Roma open their season at home against Bologna, looking to gain early momentum. The clash comes after a tough recent record for Roma in away fixtures. |
Match Review & Analysis
Roma
Roma begin the season under interim coach Claudio Ranieri, who has stabilized the team by securing wins over Parma and holding AC Milan, including a morale-boosting Derby della Capitale victory to close 2024. However, they face a challenge breaking a 12-match away win drought in Serie A—currently their longest this century.
Bologna
Bologna arrive off the back of a Coppa Italia triumph and finished 9th in Serie A last season—demonstrating growing confidence. They have a strong record at home and have avoided consecutive top-flight defeats since January 2022. Notably, Bologna recently beat Roma three times in a row, outscoring them 8–3 across those encounters.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Bologna have fared well against Roma, with more wins across their encounters. The recent streak in Bologna’s favor adds an extra edge to this matchup.
Prediction
This match promises to be a tight, tactical battle. Roma will aim to capitalize on home advantage and break their away woes, while Bologna will lean on their recent momentum and strong home performance. A likely outcome could be: Roma 1–1 Bologna — a solid start for both teams.
Summary
- AS Roma: Building momentum under Ranieri but must shake poor away form.
- Bologna: Confident, cup-winning side with recent dominance over Roma and home resilience.
- Prediction: A close, evenly contested match ending in a draw.