Bologna vs Roma: What to Expect
The upcoming match between Bologna and Roma raises the question: Can Bologna maintain their impressive form against a historically strong Roma side? Bologna has lost just one of their last six encounters with Roma in all competitions, boasting a record of three wins and two draws.
As they prepare for this clash at Stadio Dall’Ara on March 12, 2026, Bologna enters the match with significant momentum, being unbeaten in their last nine UEFA Europa League matches, with six victories in that stretch. This performance is crucial as they aim to win four consecutive matches for the first time since their five-match winning streak in the 1998-99 UEFA Cup.
Roma, however, brings its own strengths to the table. The team has a strong track record in European competitions, having won the first leg in each of their last six major European last 16 ties. Despite this, they have struggled against fellow Italian opponents in previous European ties, winning only one out of three.
The last league meeting between these two teams ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat for Bologna in August 2025. This history adds an extra layer of intensity to the upcoming match, as Bologna seeks to avenge that loss.
Both teams will be fielding strong line-ups. Bologna’s probable starting eleven includes Skorupski, Joao Mario, Lucumi, Vitik, Miranda, Ferguson, Freuler, Pobega, Bernardeschi, Dallinga, and Rowe. On the other hand, Roma is expected to start with Svilar, Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso, Celik, Koné, Pisilli, Wesley, Cristante, Zaragoza, and Malen.
The match is set to kick off at 17:45 GMT (18:45 CET), with German referee Sven Jablonski officiating. The stakes are high for both teams, as they aim to secure a vital victory in the knockout stages of the competition.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final line-ups and any last-minute changes, but the anticipation for this match continues to build. Fans will be eager to see if Bologna can extend their unbeaten run against Roma and solidify their position in the tournament.
