Despite a disappointing Champions League campaign, Bologna’s Serie A performances have provided more positive moments this season, although their form remains inconsistent and somewhat frustrating. At the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, they will face Venezia, who are currently at the bottom of the Serie A standings and have yet to secure a win on their travels this season.
Bologna Team News
Bologna are likely struggling to balance their continental and domestic commitments. Their Champions League campaign has been underwhelming, and despite it being their first appearance in the competition, expectations were much higher. This dip in form has also affected their Serie A performances, with the team currently sitting in 7th place in the league. What’s particularly surprising is that last season, Bologna’s home games were the foundation of their success, but this hasn’t carried over into the current campaign. Although they remain unbeaten at home in the league, they’ve won just one of their five home fixtures, with the other four ending in draws.
Venezia Team News
Venezia have struggled since their return to Italy’s top flight. Currently sitting at the bottom of the Serie A standings with just 8 points, Eusebio Di Francesco’s side is on a 3-game losing streak, and the bad news doesn’t end there. Of their 8 points, only 2 have come from away games, making them the league’s worst-performing team on the road. The Lagunari have also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 Serie A matches, though they have managed to score in 3 of those games. One of the key factors behind their poor run is their inability to hold on to leads—Venezia have scored first in 4 of their 7 away games, but have been unable to capitalize on these early advantages.
Head-to-Head-Games
It may come as a surprise, but Venezia holds the upper hand in the head-to-head record against Bologna, having won 3 of the last 5 meetings between the two sides. However, it’s important to note that the teams last faced each other in 2022. Venezia’s strong record is further highlighted by the fact that they haven’t lost in their last 4 visits to the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, with their most recent defeat there dating back to 1999.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 25 | WLWDW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Venezia FC | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -14 | 10 | LLLDD |
Bologna – Venezia Betting Prediction
My pick for this game is a Bologna win. Although Bologna has struggled to fully capitalize on their home advantage, as seen in their numerous draws, they remain unbeaten at home in the league this season. In contrast, Venezia has been the worst-performing team on the road in Serie A, having picked up only 2 points from their away games. While Venezia does have a favorable head-to-head record against Bologna and an impressive unbeaten run at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in the 21st century, their current form is far from promising. With Bologna in much better shape and Venezia firmly in the relegation battle, the hosts should have the upper hand here.
Betting Tip: Bologna To Win
Bookmaker: Stake
Odds: 1.67
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