"While Roma might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the 2025/26 campaign back in August, Gian Piero Gasperini's men have come crashing back down to earth on either side of getting the New Year underway. Despite snatching a 1-1 stalemate when they travelled to their domestic foes for their first-leg showdown last week, the former Atalanta boss does find some mounting pressure on his shoulders."
"Despite opening 2026 in the midst of an extended wobble, Bologna have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Despite missing out on the chance to claim a first-leg advantage last week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate in Emilia-Romagna, the Greyhounds have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions."
"Failing to pick up any kind of momentum over the weekend as they suffered a second-half collapse away at Como as they eventually fell to a 2-1 loss, Roma have won just a pair of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions - a run that stems back to January 22nd. It should also be noted, Thursday's hosts have recorded just two clean sheets over the past couple of months."
The Europa League quarter-finals conclude Thursday with Roma hosting Bologna in an all-Italian clash at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma, managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, has experienced a significant downturn after a strong campaign start, winning only two of their last ten matches across all competitions and recording just two clean sheets in recent months. Following a 2-1 loss to Como and a 1-1 first-leg draw with Bologna, Roma faces mounting pressure. Conversely, Bologna has recovered impressively from an early 2026 wobble, suffering only one defeat in their last nine matches. The Greyhounds secured a 1-0 victory over Sassuolo and enter Thursday's match with strong momentum and confidence.
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