Roma Hold Narrow Edge Over Bologna in All-Italian Europa Clash

UEFA Europa League  -  AS Roma VS Bologna
Match Time:20-03-2026 04:00 Friday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Roma and Bologna meet at Stadio Olimpico to decide their closely contested Europa League last-16 tie. The first leg ended 1-1, leaving both sides vying for a quarter-final spot against either Lille or Aston Villa.

Team Analysis:
Roma and Bologna face off in the Europa League last-16, with only one Italian team set to advance after a 1-1 first-leg draw. Roma enter on a mixed domestic run, while Bologna ride a 10-game unbeaten streak in Europe, making the return leg highly competitive.

Player Situation:
Roma welcome back key defenders Mancini and Ndicka but remain without Dybala, Dovbyk, and Ferguson due to injuries, leaving Malen to lead the attack. Bologna can recall captain Lewis Ferguson, though left-back Miranda serves a UEFA ban, while Skorupski’s injury may see Ravaglia start in goal.

Result Prediction:
Roma return to the Olimpico after mixed away results, hoping their strong home record can boost their performance. Despite Bologna’s first-leg edge, Roma’s European experience gives them the slight advantage to progress.

Predicted Result: AS Roma 1-0 Bologna.