There isn’t much left to play from Serie A, but both Napoli and Bologna still have undecided business. The hosts are trying to cling on to the 8th spot and a potential Conference League participation next year. The visitors, on the other hand, are neck deep in the battle for Champions League spots. And despite being 4th ahead of this game, Atalanta and Roma are just 4 points behind.
Napoli Team News
One could say that Napoli gave it their all against Barcelona in the Champions League and this would not be a lie. After their elimination at the hands of Blaugrana, Napoli’s form has dipped dramatically – just 1 win in the team’s last 7 Serie A bouts. What’s more, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in any of those games and has failed to score themselves on 2 occasions. At home, the picture is not so different, as Gli Azzurri have just 1 win in their last 5 home fixtures. In all of them Napoli has conceded at least a goal, but in the meantime they have found the net in 4 of those 5 matches.
Bologna Team News
Bologna’s season can have a dream finish if the team manages to keep hold of their Champions League spot. Recent results though have shown that Thiago Motta’s team might be caving under the pressure as they have won just 1 of their last 5 Serie A games and have reached a draw in the remaining 4. Three of those games ended in 0-0 draws, while somewhat surprisingly, the only victory for the team came on the road against Roma. Even more surprisingly, Bologna’s away record is quite good – 3 wins in the last 5 league trips. La Dea have conceded just 2 goals in those games but they came against teams from the top half of the table – Roma and Atalanta.
Head-to-Head-Games
Napoli have managed to win 3 of the last 5 games between them and Bologna. The latter’s last victory came way back in 2019. It should be pointed out that the last two games between these teams ended in 2 draws. Two of the last 5 games have featured goals scored by both sides. At home, Napoli have won their last 3 games against Bologna and have scored exactly 3 goals per game in these fixtures.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 53 | DDLDD |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 68 | DDWDL |
Napoli – Bologna Betting Prediction
The stakes are high for both Napoli and Bologna. The hosts will be looking to keep the 8th spot, while the visitors are fighting for Champions League football next season. Napoli and Bologna’s pursuers are just a whisker behind them, so neither team has any room for errors. This would mean that a win is what both teams will be looking for. Napoli has made a habit of conceding goals recently, but they do manage to score regularly themselves. Bologna’s away form boasts several clean sheets, which is impressive in its own right, but the goals they conceded on the road came exactly from teams fighting for European spots and Napoli fits that bill perfectly. That is why I expect both teams to look for the 3 points here and I expect them both to score a goal.
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
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Odds: 1.77
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