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Bologna are still in the hunt for a European spot and will look to push further their ambition when they host a struggling Lecce side at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Sunday in Serie A.
This clash features a home side that are nine points behind AS Roma in sixth place and will be looking to close the gap this weekend, while the visitors are fighting a desperate battle to escape the relegation zone.
Read on for our Bologna vs Lecce predictions and betting tips, and click here to find more betting tips for today.
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Bologna vs Lecce key stats
- Bologna have not lost to Lecce in their last 10 head-to-head meetings, recording six wins and four draws in that period.
- Bologna have had a good run, having only lost two of their last seven league games.
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in four of the last six home encounters across all competitions.
Bologna vs Lecce preview: Pursuit of European dreams
| Bologna | vs | Lecce |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Position | 18th |
| 45 | Points | 27 |
| 40 | Goals For | 21 |
| 37 | Goals Against | 43 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 13th | Home Rank | 15th |
| 3rd | Away Rank | 18th |
Bologna will aim to keep their European ambitions alive as they host struggling Lecce, who are fighting to avoid relegation from Serie A.
The hosts’ late push for a top-six finish has been impressive on paper, with five wins from their last seven league matches.
However, that surge has not been enough to close the gap significantly, as they still begin the round nine points adrift of the European places.
Their most recent league outing saw them edge Cremonese 2-1, but attention quickly shifted to Europe, where they suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final.
Concerns also linger over their home form domestically, with six Serie A defeats in their last eight games.
Lecce, meanwhile, are in deep trouble near the bottom of the table. A heavy 3-0 loss to Atalanta last time out marked their fifth defeat in six matches and their 18th league loss overall.
That result left them in the relegation zone, below Cremonese on the head-to-head record, with both teams on 27 points.
Under Eusebio Di Francesco, Lecce have struggled badly against stronger opposition, failing to win any match this season against teams starting the round in the top half.
Their attacking woes are equally stark, with just 21 goals scored, the lowest total in the league, showing the scale of the challenge they face in this fixture.
Bologna vs Lecce form guide & betting tips
| Bologna | vs | Lecce |
|---|---|---|
| W-L-W-L-W | League Form | L-W-L-L-L |
| 9 | Points | 3 |
| 7th | Form Table | 18th |
| 5 | Goals For | 4 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 10 |
| W-D-L-W-L | Form (all comps) | L-W-L-L-L |
Whispers predicts: Bologna 2-0 Lecce
Bologna are in good form heading into this clash, and their historical record of 10 games unbeaten against the visitors makes them the clear favourites for this clash.
The bookmakers have priced the home side as strong favourites at 1.80, reflecting their superior home record.
A draw is currently valued at 3.30, while an away victory for the visitors is considered a massive long shot at 4.50 odds.
The odds for under 2.5 goals are set at 1.66, while both teams to score (no) is priced at 1.75, which looks more appealing considering the struggles of the visitors in front of goal.
Also, Bologna winning the first half of this tie is at 2.40 odds, which offers excellent value for those wanting a first-half option.
> Home to win at 1.80 | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 1.66 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score - No at 1.75 | Likelihood: Possible
> Bologna (first-half win) at 2.40 | Likelihood: Possible