Serie A action is back with some exciting midweek fixtures and on Wednesday, Roma square off against Bologna at the Renato Dall'Ara.As we approach the new year, teams across Europe have a busy schedule ahead of them with fixtures coming thick and fast. This will be the fourth game for Roma in 10 days.Jose Mourinho's men have recorded two back-to-back wins in Serie A as they overcame Torino at home on Sunday thanks to Tammy Abraham's first-half goal. Marko Arnautović's penalty helped secure a 1-0 away win for Bologna over Spezia on Sunday.AS Roma English@ASRomaEN🎯 𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗬 🤩 Match-winning stuff from our No. 9! 🙌#ASRoma | @tammyabraham4:31 AM · Nov 29, 202161571🎯 𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗬 🤩 Match-winning stuff from our No. 9! 🙌#ASRoma | @tammyabraham https://t.co/J3bPdvjutSBologna vs Roma Head-to-HeadThe two sides have met each other 155 times across all competitions, with their first official competitive fixture dating back to 1927. Though Roma have been the dominant side in their recent encounters with the hosts, their head-to-head record is surprisingly close.The capital club have a slight 56-52 lead in wins and 47 games have ended in stalemates. Their last six games have produced conclusive results with four games going Roma's way and two wins for I Rossoblù. The hosts' last win at Wednesday's venue came in 2018, while Roma came out on top with a thumping 5-1 win in their league game at the venue. They last met at the Stadio Olimpico in April, with the game ending in a 1-0 win for the Giallorossi.Bologna form guide (Serie A): W-L-W-W-LRoma form guide (across all competitions): W-W-W-L-DBologna vs Roma Team NewsBologna Key player Lorenzo De Silvestri has been ruled out with a pulled hamstring and, although he is close to making a full recovery, he will be rested for the game. Here are the other absentees for the hosts -Jerdy Schouten - Muscle injuryKingsley Michael - Back injuryIbrahima Mbaye - muscle strain (right thigh)Injured: Lorenzo De Silvestri, Jerdy Schouten, Kingsley Michael, Ibrahima MbayeDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneRoma Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini suffered a thigh injury in the 15th minute of the game against Torino and is ruled out until January. Bryan Cristante and Gonzalo Villar tested positive for COVID-19 again on Sunday and will take another test before the game. Jordan Veretout will return from a one-game suspension.AS Roma English@ASRomaENNext up: Bologna on Wednesday! 🔜 #ASRoma #BolognaRoma10:40 AM · Nov 29, 20211747Next up: Bologna on Wednesday! 🔜 #ASRoma #BolognaRoma https://t.co/dGHBt8Xm71Here are the other absentees for Jose Mourinho's trip to Northern Italy -Riccardo Calafiori - Muscle InjuryLeonardo Spinazzola - Training separately from the groupInjured: Leonardo Spinazzola, Riccardo Calafiori, Lorenzo PellegriniDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneUnavailable (COVID-19): Bryan Cristante, Gonzalo VillaBologna vs Roma Predicted XIBologna Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Lukasz Skorupski; Arthur Theate, Gary Medel, Adama Soumaoro; Aaron Hickey, Mattias Svanberg, Nicolas Dominguez, Riccardo Orsolini; Musa Barrow, Roberto Soriano; Marko ArnautovicAS Roma Predicted XI (3-1-4-2): Rui Patricio; Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling, Roger Ibañez; Jordan Veretout; Rick Karsdorp, Carles Pérez, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Stephen El Shaarawy; Tammy Abraham, Nicolo ZanioloBologna vs Roma PredictionFour of Roma's five losses in Serie A have come in their travels while Bologna have lost two of their last three home games. The odds suggest both teams will struggle here, but Roma will be full of confidence after three back-to-back wins across all competitions.A narrow win for the visiting side is the most likely outcome from the game.Prediction: Bologna 1-2 Roma