Bologna will be looking to pick up their second win of the 2025-26 season when they face Genoa in the Italian Serie A clash on Saturday, 20 September at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
The Greyhounds have made a poor start to the season, losing twice in their opening three games. Genoa, on the other hand, are yet to register a win in the league.
Who will win the contest? Find that out from our Bologna vs Genoa prediction below.
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Bologna vs Genoa prediction: The Felsinians to pick up second win?
Key stats
- Genoa have yet to win a game in the Serie A this season.
- Bologna have scored just one goal in the league this season.
- The home side have won just once against Genoa in their previous five meetings.
Correct score prediction: Bologna 1-0 Genoa
Bologna have lost both their away games by a 1-0 margin. Genoa have a better record in this fixture, but we are backing the home team for this one due to the Griffin's poor start to the season.
The visitors have picked up two draws and suffered a defeat, scoring just one goal in the process. Thus, Bologna, with the home advantage, might just secure a slender win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bologna favourite with the bookmakers
- HOME: 4/5 (1.8) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.3) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.8) – 20.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Bologna are favourites to pick up all three points at home from this fixture.
Last season, Bologna finished ninth and won the Coppa Italia, which earned them a spot in the Europa League this season. They need a strong result, along with a solid performance to boost their confidence ahead of their European fixture against Aston Villa.
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Most recent H2Hs: Genoa should be encouraged
Genoa have dominated the fixture in recent years, which should give them a psychological edge, if they are looking for some inspiration to turn their situation around.
In the last ten meetings between the two sides, Genoa have lost just once. This could be the perfect game for them to bounce back to winning ways.
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Bologna preview: Can they bounce back?
Vincenzo Italiano's side started the 2025-26 campaign with a 1-0 defeat against AS Roma. They bounced back to winning ways after beating Como 1-0, but suffered a 1-0 loss against AC Milan in their previous game.
They are missing some key players, such as Ciro Immobile, Nicolo Zaniolo, and Ibrahim Sulemana. Balancing both domestic and European commitments can be challenging, and therefore, Bologna must secure maximum points at home.
A win against Genoa would put them in a positive frame of mind ahead of their trip to Villa Park next week.
Predicted lineup: Skorupski, Dzorhtea, Heggem, Lucumi, Lykogiannis; Freuler, Ferguson, Fabbian; Orsolini, Cambiaghi & Castro
Last three matches
- Milan 1-0 Bologna
- Bologna 1-0 Como
- Roma 1-0 Bologna
Genoa preview: Search for first league win
The visitors have picked up two points from three games, but they picked up a 3-0 win against Vicenza in the Coppa Italia.
Like Bologna, they are struggling to score goals at the moment and have found the net only once in the league, when Caleb Ekuban scored in the 90th minute in the previous game.
While their current form is nowhere near acceptable, Genoa can take inspiration from the fact that they have dominated the fixture in recent years.
Predicted lineup: Leali, Sabelli, Ostigard, Vasquez, Martin; Masini, Frendrup; Carboni, Messiah, Ellertsson & Colombo
Last four matches
- Genoa 3-0 Vicenza
- Genoa 0-0 Lecce
- Genoa 0-1 Juventus
- Como 1-1 Genoa
Player to watch: Santiago Castro
This could be a massive season for the 21-year-old striker. He scored ten goals in 46 games last season and will be looking to improve on the tally this term.
Already, he has registered an assist to his name; Bologna will look up to him for moments of inspiration.
