News
Roma

Paulo Dybala will start for the Giallorossi, while Georginio Wijnaldum could return to action by the end of January.
Bologna 1909

Thiago Motta is expected to confirm most of the players he tested in Bologna's 4-2-3-1 formation in pre-season.
Prediction

Roma

2 : 1

Bologna 1909

Roma are winless in three matches, but the return of Paulo Dybala, who already featured off the bench against Torino, is a huge boost for the Giallorossi's top four ambitions.
Mourinho's side will face a tricky opponent that has found good momentum in Serie A thanks to four wins in their last five matches, so set pieces could be even more crucial to get a win here.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+7'

Nicolas Dominguez (Bologna) was probably a bit loose with his words to Alberto Santoro, who decides to show him a yellow.
90+7'

That's all for today as the game is over.
90+7'

The resulting set piece from Bologna is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
90+6'

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna) makes a good late run into the box and times his jump perfectly to get on the end of the corner kick, but his close-range header is brilliant blocked to deny him a certain goal.
90+6'

Good work from Bologna as they win a corner.
90+6'

What a goal-scoring opportunity! Niklas Pyyhtia (Bologna) finds some space inside the box and gets in a strike, but the shot is brilliantly blocked by one of the defending players sliding in.
90+5'

Nicolas Dominguez (Bologna) is unable to feed an accurate cross into the box.
90+3'

Michel Aebischer (Bologna) fails to time his run beyond the last defender and the linesman makes a good call by signalling for offside after seeing the whole situation unfold.
90

There will be a minimum of 6 min. of added time.
90'

Nicolas Dominguez (Bologna) beats the defender to the ball in the box and shoots, but the ball flashes high over the bar.
87'

Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
85'

Michel Aebischer (Bologna) commits a foul and is shown a yellow card without any hesitation from the referee.
82'

Thiago Motta has decided to substitute Stefan Posch and he is replaced by Niklas Pyyhtia (Bologna).
79'

Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.
79'

Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away. AS Roma have been awarded a corner kick.
77'

Michel Aebischer (Bologna) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
76'

Zeki Celik (AS Roma) picks up a yellow card.
74'

The attendance is 62092.
73'

Paulo Dybala is being substituted because of an injury. Salvatore Foti sends Edoardo Bove (AS Roma) on the pitch.
71'

Referee Alberto Santoro halts the game and wanders over to the touchline to talk to Thiago Motta, then shows him a yellow.
69'

That will be a yellow card for one of the players. The one who gets booked is Lewis Ferguson (Bologna). Lewis Ferguson (Bologna) went to the ground quite willingly.
66'

Andrea Cambiaso (Bologna) and Nicolas Dominguez try to prise open the opposition with a series of short passes, but one of the defenders steps in and puts an end to the move.
65'

We are about to witness a subsitution. Jerdy Schouten (Bologna) for Gary Medel.
65'

Thiago Motta decides to make a substitution. Charalampos Lykogiannis will be replaced by Andrea Cambiaso (Bologna).
64'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Nicola Zalewski (AS Roma) replaces Stephan El Shaarawy.
64'

Salvatore Foti has decided to make a change. Nemanja Matic (AS Roma) replaces Benjamin Tahirovic.
62'

Stephan El Shaarawy (AS Roma) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
61'

Zeki Celik (AS Roma) tries his luck and takes a shot from inside the box. His effort on goal is blocked by a defender.
61'

Nicolas Dominguez (Bologna) attempted to create a dangerous situation in front of goal by sending a cross into the box, but the defence easily dealt with the threat.
60'

Tammy Abraham (AS Roma) comes onto the pitch because Nicolo Zaniolo simply cannot continue any longer after picking up an injury.
59'

Nicolo Zaniolo (AS Roma) looks like he won’t be able to continue.
57'

Substitution. Roberto Soriano makes way for Michel Aebischer (Bologna).
56'

Jhon Lucumi (Bologna) gets to the rebound and shoots, but the effort is blocked.
56'

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
54'

Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
52'

Zeki Celik (AS Roma) is able to continue to play.
51'

Zeki Celik (AS Roma) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
50'

Nicolo Zaniolo (AS Roma) picks up a long through ball, but Lukasz Skorupski deserves praise for a brilliant reaction and interception.
49'

A cross by Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.
48'

Lukasz Skorupski makes a sensational save to thwart a great chance. A rebound falls to Nicolo Zaniolo (AS Roma) inside the box and he strikes goalwards, but the ball ends up in the keeper's gloves instead of the right side of the target.
46'

The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+3'

Alberto Santoro blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.
45+2'

Marko Arnautovic (Bologna) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
45

The fourth official shows 1 min. of added time.
45'

Marko Arnautovic (Bologna) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.
44'

A rebound falls to Nicolo Zaniolo (AS Roma) in space inside the box. He looks up and fires in a powerful shot at goal that flies just wide of the right post.
44'

Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
42'

The ball rebounds off the defender into the path of Paulo Dybala (AS Roma), who immediately strikes for goal from inside the box but sends it a whisker over the bar.
42'

Paulo Dybala (AS Roma) reacts well to latch onto a rebound inside the box, but his shot is well blocked.
42'

AS Roma have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
41'

Nicolo Zaniolo (AS Roma) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger. AS Roma have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
39'

Marko Arnautovic (Bologna) creates some space for himself and unleashes a strike from long range, but his effort sails just wide of the right post.
39'

It could have been a good chance to score! Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) fails to release Marko Arnautovic with a through ball as the defence is alert and clears.
36'

Marko Arnautovic (Bologna) and Nicolas Dominguez attempt to exchange short two-yard passes, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
35'

Bryan Cristante (AS Roma) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Lukasz Skorupski intercepts the ball.
34'

Bryan Cristante (AS Roma) goes on a weaving run through the defence and gets within shooting range inside the box, but his effort to the bottom left corner is thwarted by Lukasz Skorupski.
33'

Roger Ibanez (AS Roma) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Alberto Santoro ignores the protests.
31'

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) makes room to connect with a cross, but his strike from the penalty spot isn't accurate at all and the ball goes well over the bar.
30'

Nicolo Zaniolo (AS Roma) picks up a long through ball, but Lukasz Skorupski deserves praise for a brilliant reaction and interception.
27'

Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna) pulls the trigger and strikes the ball towards goal from long-range, but his effort is blocked by one of the defenders.
26'

Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
25'

The game is interrupted now, Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
22'

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) sends a long ball across the pitch, but it misses its target.
20'

Nicolo Zaniolo (AS Roma) finds himself some space and fires in a superb first-time shot from long distance low towards the middle of the goal. Lukasz Skorupski makes a good save to deny him.
17'

What a great effort! Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma) decides to unleash a long-range shot. Despite hitting it very well, it scorches inches over the crossbar. We could have witnessed a magnificent goal.
14'

Zeki Celik (AS Roma) commits a rough foul. Alberto Santoro stops the game and makes a call. There is a free kick near the sideline to Bologna.
11'

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) creates himself some space on the edge of the box and unleashes a strong shot which is blocked by a defender.
9'

Marko Arnautovic (Bologna) attempts to find one of his teammates inside the box with a chip pass, but one of the defending players reacts superbly and intercepts the ball.
8'

Adama Soumaoro (Bologna) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Alberto Santoro saw the whole situation. AS Roma are awarded a free kick.
6'

Goal! Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) puts the ball into the right side of the goal past the outstretched arm of Lukasz Skorupski.
6'

Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
5'

Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement. AS Roma are awarded a penalty!
1'

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.

The players are out at last! AS Roma will take the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Alberto Santoro.

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