Bologna will look to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Sassuolo in the Serie A on Sunday at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
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Bologna vs Sassuolo prediction: Leaky defence
Key stats
- Bologna have not kept a clean sheet in their last eight games.
- Sassuolo have not kept a clean sheet in their last five games.
- The visitors have been involved in over 2.5 goals in six of their last eight matches.
- Bologna have scored in six of their last eight games.
Correct score prediction: Bologna 2-1 Sassuolo
Bologna are heading into this match on the back of a 2-0 defeat against Napoli in the Italian Super Cup. They lost their previous Serie A game, 1-0 against Juventus.
However, Vincenzo Italiano's side are sixth in the Serie A table and are aiming for a top-four finish. They have not lost against Sassuolo in their previous four meetings, and have won their previous two home meetings comfortably.
That said, Bologna are struggling to keep a clean sheet, and they have not managed to do so in their previous three meetings with Sassuolo. Hence, we predict both teams to score, but the home side narrowly edges them out, 2-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bologna favourites
HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.8%
DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
AWAY: 18/5 (4.6) – 21.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bologna have won four, drawn one and lost twice at home, and bookmakers have kept them as clear favourites to win this game.
Despite the fact that Bologna have conceded first in their last seven games, the home side are still priced at 8/11 (1.73) with 57.8% chances of winning.
Sassuolo have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 17 games against Sassuolo, and they are priced at 18/5 (4.6) with 21.7% chances of winning.
With both teams struggling with their leaky defences, BTTS – Yes at 19/20 (1.95), with 51.3% chance of happening.
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Most recent H2Hs: Bologna hold slight advantage
Last season, Bologna won 4-2 at home against Sassuolo and drew 1-1 away. In the 2021-22 season, they lost 3-1 at home against their rivals.
In the last six meetings, Bologna have won three times, Sassuolo once, and the other two matches have ended in draws.
Italy Serie A 03/02/24
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Italy Serie A 15/05/22
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Bologna preview: Worrying recent form
The home side will be looking to end the year on a positive note, but they are winless in three Serie A games heading into the final matchday of the year.
Torbjorn Heggem is suspended for this game, while Lukasz Skorupski, Federico Bernardeschi, Remo Freuler and Nicolo Casale are all out injured.
Predicted lineups: Ravaglia (GK), Zortea, Vitik, Lucumi, Lykogiannis, Moro, Pobega, Orsolini, Fabbian, Rowe & Dallinga
Last five fixtures
- Napoli 2-0 Bologna
- Bologna 2–1 Inter
- Bologna 0–1 Juventus
- Celta Vigo 1–2 Bologna
- Lazio 1–1 Bologna
Sassuolo preview: Can they bounce back to winning ways?
Fabio Grosso's men are just four points adrift of their regional rivals. The Neroverdi have returned with positivity after suffering relegation, and they are sitting comfortably in mid-table.
Woyo Coulibaly is currently unavailable due to his participation in the AFCON. Likewise, Domenico Berardi, Yeferson Paz, Stefano Turati, Laurs Skjellerup, Edoardo Pieragnolo, Daniel Boloca and Filippo Romagna are currently out injured, while Andrea Pinamonti is doubtful for this game.
Predicted lineups: Muric (GK), Walukiewicz, Izdes, Muharemovic, Doig, Thorstvedt, Matic, Kone, Volpato, Cheddira & Lauriente
Last five fixtures
- Sassuolo 0-1 Torino
- AC Milan 2–2 Sassuolo
- Sassuolo 3–1 Fiorentina
- Como 2–0 Sassuolo
- Sassuolo 2–2 Pisa
Player to watch: Ricardo Orsolini
Orsolini has scored six goals in the Serie A this season and registered one assist for Bologna.
Only Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez (eight) and AC Milan's Christian Pulisic (seven) have scored more than him.
