Roma vs. Bologna - prediction, team news, lineups

Roma

Roma will be looking to extend their winning run to four games when they host Bologna on Sunday afternoon. Jose Mourinho's side have been in excellent form in recent weeks, winning their last three games in all competitions without conceding a goal. Roma are now up to fifth in the Serie A table, just three points behind fourth-placed Atalanta. Mourinho is likely to make changes to his team from the one that beat HJK Helsinki 3-0 in the Europa League on Thursday. Tammy Abraham is expected to return to the starting lineup up front, while Nicolo Zaniolo and Paulo Dybala could also be recalled.

Predicted lineup: Patricio; Mancini, Smalling, Ibanez; Celik, Cristante, Matic, Zalewski; Zaniolo, Dybala; Abraham

Bologna

Bologna have had a mixed start to the season, winning two, drawing one, and losing two of their first five games. Sinisa Mihajlovic's side are currently 13th in the Serie A table, but they will be confident of causing an upset at the Stadio Olimpico. Bologna have a number of injury concerns ahead of the game, with Marko Arnautovic, Kevin Bonifazi, and Lorenzo De Silvestri all doubtful. Mihajlovic is likely to make changes to his team from the one that lost 2-0 to Lazio last weekend.

Predicted lineup: Skorupski; Posch, Soumaoro, Medel, Cambiaso; Schouten, Dominguez; Orsolini, Soriano, Sansone; Barrow

Prediction

Roma will be strong favourites to win on Sunday, but Bologna have the potential to cause an upset. The hosts are in excellent form and have a number of quality players in their squad. However, Bologna have a good record against Roma, having won two of their last three meetings. The match is likely to be close, but Roma should have enough quality to win.

Prediction: Roma 2-1 Bologna