Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia will host Como vs Bologna this weekend as both teams battle for three valuable points on Saturday, 14 September. View our free predictions for this Italian Serie A game below.
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Key stats
- Three of Como's last five matches were tied at the end of regulation time.
- Spoils were shared in three of Bologna's last four games.
- Five of Como’s last six matches, and four of Bologna's last five games went south of the 2.5-goal marker.
- Como conceded first in five of their last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Como 1-1 Bologna
Three of Bologna's last four matches have ended 1-1 at the end of regulation time. This was also the case with two of Como's last four games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Bologna
- HOME:9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW:11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY:6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Como and Bologna have both struggled to find their best form of late. While Bologna have no wins in their last three games, Como are currently on a six-match winless streak.
Despite being on the road, Bologna are the expected winners at 6/4 (2.50). Teams with these odds generally have a 40% probability of winning.
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We have also established that Como conceded the first goal in five of their last six games. On that note, Bologna to score first has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First Serie A encounter in two decades
The most recent clash between these teams took place in March 2003. This is no surprise considering Como are playing in the Serie A for the first time in 22 years. They have spent the past two decades in tiers 2 to 4 of Italian football.
Como preview: Eyeing their first Serie A victory since May 2003
Newly promoted Como will have to do without former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane, who has a long-term knee injury layoff. Also, Daniele Baselli and Oliver Abildgaard are both ruled out due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Reina (GK), Moreno, Kempf, Dossena, Iovine, Perrone, Mazzitelli, Da Cunha, Bellotti, Cutrone & Strefezza.
Italy Serie A 29/09/24
W
Verona
2
Como
3
Italy Serie A 24/09/24
W
Atalanta
2
Como
3
Italy Serie A 14/09/24
D
Bologna
2
Como
2
Italy Serie A 01/09/24
L
Udinese
1
Como
0
Italy Serie A 26/08/24
D
Cagliari
1
Como
1
Bologna preview: Hoping to get back on course
On the other hand, Lewis Ferguson (ACL injury) won't be back until December. Dan Ndoye (hamstring) and Oussama El Azzouzi (knee injury) are both expected to be back later this month, while Martin Erlic is questionable for this clash with a muscle injury.
Predicted lineup: Skorupski (GK), Posch, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda, Fabbian, Moro, Freuler, Karlsson, Orsolini & Castro.
UEFA Champions League 02/10/24
L
Liverpool
2
Bologna
0
Italy Serie A 28/09/24
D
Atalanta
1
Bologna
1
Italy Serie A 22/09/24
W
Monza
1
Bologna
2
UEFA Champions League 18/09/24
D
Shakhtar Donetsk
0
Bologna
0
Italy Serie A 14/09/24
D
Como
2
Bologna
2
Player to watch: Pepe Reina
Pepe Reina has had an interesting career, playing for teams like Barcelona, Liverpool, AC Milan and Bayern Munich. He has started in a UEFA Champions League final and won a World Cup. However, things have not gone swimmingly for the veteran shot-stopper this season, as he has failed to keep a clean sheet in a competitive match for Como this season. It will be interesting to see how the 42-year-old fares against an out-of-form Bologna this weekend.
