Bologna will welcome Monaco to Renato Dall'Ara for their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday, 5 November. View our free Bologna vs Monaco predictions below.
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Bologna vs Monaco predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Monaco have no losses in the UEFA Champions League so far (W2, D1).
- In contrast, Bologna are still in the hunt for their first win (D1, L2).
- Monaco came out on top when these teams met last year.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in seven of Monaco's last nine matches.
Correct score prediction: Bologna 1-2 Monaco
Although Bologna's form has improved in recent weeks, they have lost back-to-back Champions League games and are yet to score in this tournament. Given how Monaco have earned seven points from a possible nine, we are leaning towards the Ligue 1 outfit for the victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Monaco
- HOME:17/10 (2.70) – 37%
- DRAW:12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY:6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bologna have started to find their stride in recent weeks. They are coming off back-to-back wins, which is twice the number of victories they had in their previous 11 matches. Vincenzo Italiano's men will be eyeing three consecutive victories for the first time since March.
Ahead of this clash, Monaco are the expected winners at 6/4 (2.50). Teams with these odds generally have a 40% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that eight of Monaco's last 10 matches went above the 2.5-goal line. Given that the last encounter between these teams was a five-goal thriller, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 10/11 (1.91). That one has a 52.4% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another high-scoring game on the cards?
This will be the second clash between Bologna and Monaco. Both teams met in a friendly match last year, and Monaco won 3-2.
As it stands, Monaco have a 7-5-11 win-draw-loss record in 23 previous encounters with Italian teams. On the other hand, Bologna have a 1-2-2 record in five previous clashes with French opposition.
Europe Friendlies 28/07/23
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Bologna preview: Eyeing their first win of the tournament
Coach Vincenzo Italiano will not be able to call on the services of Charalampos Lykogiannis, Martin Erlic and Michel Aebischer for this Champions League encounter, as these players are still nursing injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ravaglia (GK), De Silvestri, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda, Freuler, Moro, Orsolini, Odgaard, Ndoye & Castro.
Italy Serie A 09/05/25
L
AC Milan
3
Bologna
1
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
D
Juventus
1
Bologna
1
Italy Serie A 28/04/25
D
Udinese
0
Bologna
0
Coppa Italia 24/04/25
W
Empoli
1
Bologna
2
Italy Serie A 20/04/25
W
Inter Milan
0
Bologna
1
Monaco preview: No new injury concerns
There are no new injury concerns for Monaco apart from long-term absentees Folarin Balogun (shoulder), Mohammed Salisu (muscle) and Edan Diop (foot).
Predicted lineup: Majecki (GK), Diatta, Singo, Kehrer, Henrique, Akliouche, Camara, Golovin, Minamino, Embolo & Ilenikhena.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Lyon
0
Monaco
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
W
St Etienne
1
Monaco
3
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
D
Le Havre
1
Monaco
1
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
D
Strasbourg
0
Monaco
0
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Marseille
0
Monaco
3
Player to watch: Lukasz Skorupski
In three UEFA Champions League matches so far, Bologna have not scored a single goal. The only point they have earned thus far is thanks, in part, to Lukasz Skorupski. The Polish shot-stopper has started all of Bologna's Champions League games this season. He will need to be at his best if the hosts' struggles in front of goal continue.