SERIE A: ROMA VS BOLOGNA

Stadio Olimpico, Rome — Saturday, August 23, 2025 (20:45 CET)

The curtain rises on the 2025/26 Serie A season at the Olimpico, where Roma and Bologna collide in one of the weekend’s most intriguing fixtures. Two ambitious clubs, fresh from strong campaigns, now lock horns with a single mission: start fast, start strong, and signal their intent for the long season ahead.

Roma — Gasperini’s New Chapter

• New boss Gian Piero Gasperini, leaving behind his Atalanta legacy, begins a Roman chapter with high expectations.

• The Giallorossi reinforced wisely in the summer window and have their eyes firmly set on a Top 4 return and Champions League football.

• Momentum: Roma are unbeaten in 12 straight Serie A home games (10W, 2D).

• Firepower: They’ve scored in 22 consecutive league matches (38 goals in that span).

The Olimpico is ready to roar — and Gasperini knows this is his stage to prove Roma can be more than just contenders.

Bologna—Italiano’s Rising Force

• Under Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna have become one of Serie A’s most consistent and structured teams.

• The Rossoblù closed last season with 3 straight defeats, but their defensive numbers remain elite: only Napoli allowed fewer shots on target in 24/25.

• Historical edge: Bologna are unbeaten in their last 5 Serie A games vs Roma (3W, 2D), including two straight away wins at the Olimpico.

They arrive not just to defend but to prove that their evolution from surprise package to genuine contender is complete.

Key Stats & Trends

• Bologna are unbeaten in 5 vs Roma — their best run since 1939.

• Roma and Bologna meet on opening day for the 8th time in Serie A (Roma leads 4-3).

• Roma’s last 2 league openers ended in draws.

• Bologna have won just 2 of their last 15 Serie A openers.

• Bologna conceded 3 goals in each of their last 3 league matches.

• 5 of Bologna’s last 6 away goals conceded came after the 65th minute.

• Roma collected 49 Serie A points in 2025—only Barcelona (53) did better across Europe’s Top 5 leagues.

Tactical Outlook

• Roma will press high and look to dominate through Gasperini’s trademark vertical play, with depth in attack to exploit Bologna’s late-game vulnerabilities.​

• Bologna will seek compactness, ball retention, and quick breaks. Their defensive system is strong — but recent cracks have appeared.

Master Algor Rithm’s Prediction

Roma 2–1 Bologna

Home fortress + Gasperini’s aggressive setup vs Bologna’s resilience = Roma edge it late.

Betting Keys

Roma Win or Draw (Double Chance)

Multi-Goals 2–4 (Match)

Roma to Score in the 2nd Half

What’s at Stake

• Roma: prove Gasperini’s Roma can hit the ground running and chase the Top 4 dream.​

• Bologna: extend their unbeaten streak vs the Giallorossi, and show last year’s momentum was no fluke.​

The Olimpico stage is set — Rome wants dominance, Bologna wants respect. The opening- night drama of Serie A is here.