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Bologna will look to bounce back from their poor start to the season when they play host to Sassuolo at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Sunday in Serie A.
The Rossoblu are off to a bad start in the league season, carrying over their last two pre-season defeats.
Meanwhile, Sassuolo will look to build on their first three points this season and make it two wins in a row in the top flight.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Bologna vs. Sassuolo key stats
- Bologna are undefeated in their last six competitive encounters against Sassuolo in Serie A.
- Sassuolo have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five games across all competitions.
- Sassuolo are winless in their last seven away games in Serie A.
Bologna vs. Sassuolo preview: Derby clash at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Bologna vs. Sassuolo — Tale of the Tape
| Bologna | vs | Sassuolo |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | 11th |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 0 | Goals For | 3 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 13th/15th | Home / Away Rank | 6th/15th |
Bologna have endured a difficult start under new manager Domenico Tedesco and will be hoping to turn things around this weekend.
Expectations were high for Bologna after securing a fourth consecutive top-10 finish last season and appointing a new manager.
However, they have started the campaign with back-to-back 1-0 defeats against Lazio and Atalanta.
The Rossoblu have now won just three of their last 10 matches, drawing two and losing five across all competitions.
Returning to Stadio Renato Dall'Ara may not provide the boost they need either, with Bologna winning just one of their last nine home matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Sassuolo also began the season with a defeat to Atalanta, losing 2-1 in their Serie A opener.
However, they bounced back with a 2-1 victory over Torino last week, ending a four-match losing run in Serie A.
They also built on their first league win of the season by making it to the next round of the Coppa Italia after getting past Frosinone on penalties.
Heading into this clash, their recent away form could stand in the way, as they have struggled to find their feet.
Sassuolo have failed to win any of their last seven Serie A away matches, drawing two and losing five, including defeats in each of their last three trips.
Bologna vs. Sassuolo form guide & betting tips
| Bologna | vs | Sassuolo |
|---|---|---|
LL |
Form | LW |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 15th | Form Table | 11th |
| 0 | Goals For | 3 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 3 |
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Form (All Comps) | LWLWW |
Whispers predicts: Bologna 1-1 Sassuolo
Bologna have struggled in their recent games, which makes the fixture a difficult one for them based on team form.
They have struggled to get a win in their last four games across all competitions, which is a major issue going into this game.
However, they will take confidence from their previous head-to-head meetings against Sassuolo, where they have been dominant.
Due to their performance this season, we expect a 1-1 draw, with the home team getting their first point of the season.
Bookmakers have given Bologna 9/10 (1.90) to secure a win at home, while a draw is offered at 23/10 (3.30).
An away victory for Sassuolo is currently priced at 31/10 (4.10), making them the underdogs.
For under 2.5 goals, it is priced at 4/5 (1.80), while both teams to score (yes) is available at 4/5 (1.80).
Additionally, a first-half draw is given at 6/5 (2.20), while the home team double chance is 2/9 (1.22).
> Bologna double chance at 2/9 (1.22) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> First-half draw at 6/5 (2.20) | Likelihood: Probable