Bologna FC 1909 vs AS Roma Prediction 12 March 2026

Bologna currently sit ninth in the Serie A standings and are no longer seriously competing for a European place. The Rossoblu recently suffered a surprising 2–1 defeat to league underdog Verona, though they looked solid in the previous Europa League round, edging past Norwegian side Brann with two identical 1–0 victories.

Roma, meanwhile, managed to break into the top eight of the league stage at the last moment, which allowed them to avoid an extra playoff round. The Giallorossi are still actively battling for a Champions League spot in Serie A, although a 2–1 away loss to struggling Genoa recently disrupted their domestic momentum.

Neither side tends to be involved in high-scoring games, reflecting their overall balance and defensive discipline. This matchup feels like a classic tight Serie A affair, where chances will be limited and every mistake could prove decisive.

I expect a cautious and tactical contest, with no more than two goals scored in total.

Under 2.5 goals in the match 1.64