01 December 2021, 11:55 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Serie A fixture, Bologna F.C. 1909 vs. AS Roma, kicks off at 18:30 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 1, at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
Preview Bologna Serie A, Dec 1, 2021
Preview Bologna picked up three points in the 1-0 win over Spezia and clung on to 9th place on the Serie A table. Bologna started on the front foot but failed to convert several clear-cut chances in the first forty-five minutes. Arnautovic had hit the frame of goal in the opening minutes before Musa Barrow did likewise minutes later. The 23-year-old Gambian would later hit the woodwork for the second time in the game, - a third for Bologna. The visitors pressed further, minutes into the second period but were unable to unlock Spezia’s defense until the referee awarded a penalty for a handball to Bologna. Arnautovic (83' P.) stepped up at the Stadio Alberto Picco and converted from the spot. We collected three important points. We knew it was a tough game, and I think we deservedly won, Mihajlovic told DAZN after the game. Today [Sunday] we didn’t risk much and we created a lot, but we only scored from the spot. Bologna has 9 points out of a possible 15: LWWLW, and 21 points in total from 6W, 3D, & 5L. A 3—4—2—1 formation with Arnautovic in attack is expected from Siniša Mihajlovic against AS Roma on Wednesday.
Preview Roma Serie A, Dec 1, 2021
Preview Following the 1-0 win over Torino at the weekend, Roma are three points outside the top-four. After several clear-cut chances went unconverted, Tammy Abraham (32') broke the deadlock two minutes after the half-hour mark for what became the only goal of the game. It was a plan to sit a bit deeper, yes. Mourinho told DAZN in his post-match press conference. Their center-backs spread out, and it’s not easy to press them with two strikers, so we had to show patience, he added. I expected to score a few more goals, even if Torino are strong defensively. I like winning in this way. This victory I enjoy more than a 5-0 because it means you had to make the effort, suffer as a team. The Special One included. Roma are in 5th place on the Serie A table with 25 points from 8W, 1D, & 5L, and return with back-to-back victories: WLLWW. José Mourinho lined up the Giallorossi utilizing the 3—1—4—2 formation, leaving Tammy Abraham and Nicolò Zaniolo in attack. A similar shape, with Eldor Shomurodov making an off-the-bench appearance having failed to feature in the 1-0 win over Torino, is expected on Wednesday. Lorenzo Pellegrini suffered an injury in the game against Torino and has been ruled out for the rest of the year.