1. Main Players Comparison
Roma
- Core defensive reliability: Ndicka (38 apps, 3420 mins, 1G) & Mancini (36 apps, 3146 mins).
- Creativity & leadership: Pellegrini (20 apps, 2G, 1A), Cristante (4G, 2A), Soulé (5G, 5A).
- Attack: Dovbyk (12G, 2A), Dybala (6G, 3A), El Shaarawy (3G, 4A).
- Stability at the back with Svilar (38 apps) + Angeliño’s contribution (3179 mins).
- Key departures: Alexis Saelemaekers (7A, 3G).
- Overall: Balanced but depends on Dybala & Dovbyk for end product.
Bologna
- Defensive core: Freuler (37 apps, 3214 mins), Lucumí (29 apps), Skorupski (27 apps).
- Attacking line: Orsolini (15G, 4A), Castro (8G, 4A), Ndoye (8G, 4A), Odgaard (6G).
- Creative depth in Domínguez (3G, 2A) & Fabbian (3G, 1A).
- Experienced rotations: De Silvestri (13 apps).
- Departures: Ndoye, Miranda, Orsolini rumors, Sam Beukema.
- Overall: Strong offensive trio led by Orsolini, but backline changes disrupt cohesion.
2. New Players Comparison
Roma
- Wesley (21, RB), Ferguson (20, FWD), Zelezny (18, GK).
- Hummels (36, CB) adds experience but limited minutes.
- Baldanzi (22, AMC), Zalewski (23, LB) still in adaptation phase.
- Overall: Transition squad, with some raw youth and experienced cover.
Bologna
- Vitík (22, CB), Bernardeschi (31, RW), Heggem (26, CB).
- Pobega (25, CM, 2G, 2A), Holm (25, RB, 1G, 1A).
- Dallinga (24, FWD, 3G, 2A) strengthens attack.
- Casale (27, CB, 0G, 1A).
- Overall: More balanced recruitment, mix of Serie A experience and rising talents.
3. Substitutes Comparison
Roma
- Bench scorers: Shomurodov (4G, 4A), El Shaarawy (3G, 4A).
- Depth options: Le Fée, Rensch, Baldanzi, Zalewski.
- Reliability: Depth is strong but inconsistency in final third.
Bologna
- Strong bench with Dallinga (3G, 2A), Fabbian (3G, 1A), Ravaglia (GK cover).
- Holm (1G, 1A) provides width.
- Rotation players like Casale & Lykogiannis offer stability.
- More balance in squad depth compared to Roma.
4. Consolidated Quality Scorecard
Category | Roma | Bologna |
Main Players | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Dybala, Dovbyk, Pellegrini) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Orsolini, Castro, Ndoye) |
New Players | ⭐⭐⭐ (Hummels, Ferguson, Baldanzi – mixed form) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Dallinga, Bernardeschi, Holm – impactful) |
Substitutes | ⭐⭐⭐ (Shomurodov, El Shaarawy, Baldanzi) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Dallinga, Fabbian, Holm) |
Coach Factor | Stable – De Rossi improving system | Consistent growth under Motta |
Defensive Impact | Stable, Ndicka + Mancini core | Changes in CB line, cohesion risk |
Overall Depth | Solid but forward-reliant | Balanced across midfield & attack |
Key Weakness | Reliance on Dybala & Dovbyk fitness | Defensive restructuring, Immobile not yet fit |
5. Predicted Outcome
Tactical Outlook:
- Roma will look to dominate possession with Pellegrini’s midfield control and Dybala’s creativity.
- Bologna dangerous on transitions – Orsolini and Castro likely to test Roma’s backline.
- Key battle: Ndicka & Mancini vs Orsolini & Castro.
Expected Scoreline:
- Roma 2 – 1 Bologna
