Kick-off on March 19, 2026, at 22:00.

As part of the Europa League round of 16, the return match between Roma and Bologna will take place at the Stadio Olimpico. The first meeting at the Renato Dall'Ara ended in a 1-1 draw, with the rivals trading goals in the second half. Statistics highlight the difficulty of away games for Bologna, which has failed to score in seven of its last twelve matches against the capital club.

In the current Europa League campaign, Roma has shown mixed results at home, losing to Lille and Viktoria Plzeň, but securing victories over Midtjylland and Stuttgart. The leaders of the Roman attack remain Donyell Malen and Matías Soulé, each with four goal involvements. The club has extensive experience at the round of 16 stage of this tournament, having participated in it eighteen times. However, on ten occasions, it was eliminated from the competition. The last Italian derby at this stage occurred eleven years ago, when the Romans lost to Fiorentina.

Watch the Roma vs Bologna match on March 19, 2026, online on MEGOGO.

In the current campaign, Bologna has been successful on the road, earning victories over FCSB, Celta, and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the main stage, as well as defeating Brann in the play-off round. Key figures in the visitors' attack are Federico Bernardeschi with four goals and Thijs Dallinga. Historically, the club reached the UEFA Cup round of 16 twice in the 1990/91 and 1998/99 seasons, advancing to the next round both times. The upcoming match will be the second time in the club's international history that it faces a fellow countryman.

Watch the Roma vs Bologna match broadcast on March 19, 2026, online on MEGOGO.