UEFA Europa League Round of 16
Bologna 1 - 1 FT AS Roma
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' Juan Miranda
Wesley 15'
HT
↓ B. Zaragoza ↑R. Vaz 46'
47' João Mário
50' F. Bernardeschi (J. Rowe)
57' Nicolò Casale
↓ D. Rensch ↑K. Tsimikas 58'
↓ N. El Aynaoui ↑L. Pellegrini 66'
↓ Z. Celik ↑M. Hermoso 66'
Bryan Cristante 67'
L. Pellegrini 71'
71' ↓ J. Rowe ↑N. Cambiaghi
79' ↓ J. Miranda ↑C. Lykogiannis
79' ↓ S. Castro ↑T. Dallinga
84' ↓ Joao Mario ↑N. Zortea
84' ↓ N. Casale ↑M. Vitik
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Łukasz Skorupski 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
51
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
João Mário 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Nicolò Casale 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jhon Lucumí 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Juan Miranda 
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
Lewis Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Remo Freuler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Pobega 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
9
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Forwards
Federico Bernardeschi 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
9
Attempts
67%
Success %
Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Jonathan Rowe 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Federico Ravaglia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Torbjørn Heggem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Vitík
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Charalampos Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Sohm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Orsolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Cambiaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
Mile Svilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zeki Çelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
66
Entry
Evan Ndicka 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Daniele Ghilardi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
79%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Devyne Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Neil El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Niccolò Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Bryan Cristante
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
42
Passes
8
Duels
Bryan Zaragoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Donyell Malen 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Giorgio De Marzi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pierluigi Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mario Hermoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Ziółkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Pellegrini 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
24
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Stephan El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinio Vaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | AS Roma | 3 - 4 (AET) | Bologna | UEFA Europa League | Stadio Olimpico |
| 03/12/2026 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | AS Roma | UEFA Europa League | |
| 08/23/2025 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/12/2025 | Bologna | 2 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 11/10/2024 | AS Roma | 2 - 3 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 04/22/2024 | AS Roma | 1 - 3 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 12/17/2023 | Bologna | 2 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 05/14/2023 | Bologna | 0 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 01/04/2023 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 05/01/2022 | AS Roma | 0 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
Bologna Win
AS Roma Win
Draw
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Pellegrini Salvages Vital Draw in All-Italian Standoff
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A tightly contested first leg ensures this European knockout tie remains on a knife-edge ahead of the return trip to Rome.
Tactical Trench Warfare
European knockout football brings immediate tension. Bologna edged possession with 51% of the ball, methodically trying to dismantle a resolute visiting defense in front of an expectant home crowd. The Stakes of this Round of 16 clash dictated a cautious but heavily physical opening period, highlighted by 13 total fouls from the hosts and 18 from AS Roma. Despite forcing seven corners and applying sustained set-piece pressure throughout the first half, Bologna found themselves repeatedly thwarted by a masterclass from standout defender Daniele Ghilardi. The tactical chess match yielded several half-chances, but the opening 45 minutes concluded without a breakthrough, setting the stage for a much more dramatic second act.
The Breakdown and Breakthrough
The tactical gridlock shattered mere minutes after the restart, rewarding the home side's persistence. In the 50th minute, F. Bernardeschi found crucial space inside the penalty area and finished decisively following a sharp, line-breaking delivery from J. Rowe. That opening strike completely ignited the Intensity of the contest, forcing the visitors to abandon their deep defensive crouch and push bodies forward. The Roma manager's response was swift and calculated, looking directly to the bench to salvage the evening's result. The introduction of fresh legs was specifically designed to test Bologna's tiring defensive structure, as the capital club rapidly ramped up their attacking efforts in desperate search of a vital equalizer to take back home.
A Tie in the Balance
The crucial turning point arrived in the 71st minute via a classic super-sub intervention. L. Pellegrini, stepping onto the pitch with immediate attacking purpose, buried the equalizing goal to completely silence the home supporters. His pinpoint strike restored the Balance on the scoreboard and shifted the psychological momentum firmly back toward the visiting side. Both teams subsequently pushed for a late winner, navigating the remaining minutes with a mix of ambition and caution, but the 1-1 final scoreline accurately reflects a match where fine margins dictated the outcome. The result leaves everything totally unresolved; these familiar foes will clash again on March 19th, where a thrilling winner-takes-all second leg awaits in Rome.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Bologna's season?
The 1-1 home draw keeps their European ambitions alive but forces them to chase a crucial away victory in the decisive second leg.
How did substitute Federico Bernardeschi change the game?
Though actually deployed as a starter rather than a substitute, Bernardeschi was the primary catalyst, breaking the deadlock in the 50th minute to ignite the match.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
European Nights Bring Local Rivalries to the Continental Stage
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. An all-Italian Round of 16 clash guarantees domestic intensity on the European stage, with a coveted quarter-final spot hanging in the balance.
The Setup
Bologna welcome AS Roma on March 12, 2026, for the first act of this continental double-header. The hosts face a tough test; their home win rate sits at a modest 25%, while Roma arrive boasting a formidable away record. The capital club has won 75% of their matches on the road, painting a picture of a team built to thrive in hostile environments. An exceptional Balance rating reflects how tightly matched these squads are overall, but the visitors clearly carry the momentum. A strong Form rating highlights Roma's unbeaten streak, contrasting sharply with Bologna's recent home struggles. However, an off-the-charts Stars rating guarantees offensive fireworks, especially with both sides combining for nearly four expected goals per game. With the return leg scheduled for March 19 in Rome, the Stakes could not be clearer: establish a vital first-leg advantage or face a mountain to climb in the capital.
Key Battle
Bologna's attacking ambitions rest heavily on the shoulders of Federico Bernardeschi, whose recent performances have been spectacular. He will face a stern test against Roma's resolute defensive setup, marshaled by Daniele Ghilardi. If Ghilardi can neutralize Bernardeschi's creative sparks in the final third, Roma will significantly blunt the home side's threat. Alternatively, if the Bologna playmaker finds space between the lines, expect the visitors to suffer.
Our Prediction
Roma's pedigree on the road gives them the slight edge. Expect an open, high-scoring affair where the visitors snatch a narrow victory, carrying a vital advantage into next week's return leg.