Serie A Regular Season - 1
AS Roma 1 - 0 FT Bologna
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Remo Freuler 19'
↓ C. Immobile ↑S. Castro 30'
HT
↓ N. Casale ↑M. Vitik 46'
53' Wesley Franca
61' ↓ S. El Shaarawy ↑N. El Aynaoui
67' Gianluca Mancini
↓ L. De Silvestri ↑N. Zortea 72'
↓ J. Odgaard ↑G. Fabbian 72'
74' ↓ E. Ferguson ↑A. Dovbyk
74' ↓ M. Soule ↑P. Dybala
↓ R. Freuler ↑F. Bernardeschi 80'
83' ↓ Angelino ↑D. Rensch
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
M. Svilar 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Hermoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Mancini 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
E. Ndicka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Wesley Franca 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
B. Cristante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kone 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Angelino
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
M. Soule 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
S. El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
61
Entry
E. Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
D. S. Vasquez Llach 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Zelezny
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Baldanzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dovbyk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Dybala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bologna
Goalkeepers
L. Skorupski 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
66
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
L. De Silvestri
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
N. Casale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Lucumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Lykogiannis 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
R. Freuler
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
T. Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Orsolini 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
N. Cambiaghi
PROVOCATEUR
7
Fouls Won
7
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
C. Immobile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
30
Entry
BENCH
F. Ravaglia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Posch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Heggem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Corazza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vitik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Karlsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Castro
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
T. Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | Bologna | 2 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 10/11/2024 | AS Roma | 2 - 3 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 22/04/2024 | AS Roma | 1 - 3 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 17/12/2023 | Bologna | 2 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 14/05/2023 | Bologna | 0 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 04/01/2023 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/05/2022 | AS Roma | 0 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/12/2021 | Bologna | 1 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 11/04/2021 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
AS Roma Win
Bologna Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Wesley Franca Strikes as Roma Edge Bologna at the Olimpico
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. A professional and disciplined performance saw the hosts secure a vital narrow victory in a tactical battle of fine margins.
Tactical Chess at the Stadio Olimpico
The match at the Stadio Olimpico began as a cagey affair, with both sides showing immense tactical discipline in the opening stages. AS Roma narrowly controlled the tempo, holding 51% of the possession, but found it difficult to break through a well-drilled Bologna defensive block. A Balance rating of 2.8 during this period reflected how evenly matched the two teams were, with neither manager willing to commit too many men forward early on. The visitors looked to frustrate the home crowd, effectively closing down passing lanes and limiting the Giallorossi to shots from distance. Despite the cagey nature of the start, the Stakes score of 4.0 was evident in every challenge, as both clubs fought for supremacy in the early-season standings.
Wesley Franca Finds the Breakthrough
The deadlock was finally broken in the 53rd minute through a moment of clinical finishing. Wesley Franca reacted quickest in a crowded penalty area to slot the ball home, sending the home support into raptures. This pivotal moment represented the only lead change of the match and shifted the dynamic of the contest entirely. An Intensity score of 2.0 highlights a game that was defined by specific bursts of action rather than a constant end-to-end frenzy. After falling behind, the Bologna side was forced to abandon their conservative approach, searching for a way back into the match. This opened up the pitch, allowing Roma more space to exploit on the counter-attack, though the final pass often lacked the necessary precision to double their advantage.
Defensive Resilience Seals the Points
As the clock ticked down, the pressure from the visitors mounted, with the away side registering a total of 10 shots throughout the match. However, with only 2 of those efforts finding the target, the Roma goalkeeper remained largely untroubled by direct threats. The Upset Factor remained at 0.0 as the hosts professionally managed the closing stages, utilizing their experience to win fouls and run down the clock. The Giallorossi defense remained resolute, clearing a series of late corners and ensuring that the three points stayed in the capital. The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 victory for AS Roma, a result that provides a significant morale boost while leaving the visitors to reflect on a spirited but ultimately fruitless performance away from home.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for AS Roma?
Wesley Franca scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute.
How many total shots were there in the match?
There were 24 total shots attempted, with 14 from AS Roma and 10 from Bologna.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Stadio Olimpico Hosts a Seasonal Laboratory
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. This opening day fixture serves as a laboratory for two sides still searching for their definitive identity under the August heat.
The Setup
AS Roma enters the new campaign with a Form trajectory that showed promise late last term, but the low Stakes score of 1.0 suggests this match is more about integration than immediate results. The presence of M. Koné provides a boost to the Stars rating (3.1), as his ability to dictate play from deep will be vital against a Bologna side that historically thrives on disrupting rhythm. Bologna, currently sitting 10th in the projected landscape, needs to overcome a poor run of four losses in their last five games to find early-season stability.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this encounter lies in the duel between M. Soulé and J. Lucumí. Soulé’s ability to drift inside and create numerical advantages will test Lucumí’s discipline and the Balance of the Bologna backline. Should the visitors manage to isolate Roma's creators, the burden will fall on M. Svilar to remain alert against the counter-attacking threat posed by R. Orsolini.
Our Prediction
History suggests opening days at the Stadio Olimpico are rarely high-scoring affairs. With an Equilibrio score of 2.98, the game script points toward a 1-1 draw. Roma will likely dominate possession but struggle to penetrate a low block, while S. Castro could prove the wild card for Bologna on the break. Expect a cautious ninety minutes where both managers prioritize avoiding defeat over chasing a high-risk victory.