Monza are hoping to build on a much needed win last time out, when they travel to the Renato Dall'Ara. Our Bologna vs Monza prediction and Serie A betting tips consider whether they can claim maximum points from this game.
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Bologna vs Monza prediction: Both teams to score in home win
Key stats
- Our Bologna vs Monza betting tips take into account that the visitors have suffered 2-1 defeats in five of their last six Serie A matches.
- Both teams have scored at least twice, in each of Bologna’s last three Serie A fixtures.
- Bologna have only lost one out of nine at home in the league this term.
Correct score prediction: Bologna 2-1 Monza
Bologna’s recent games have been high scoring affairs and they should take confidence from an excellent draw away to Inter last time out.
They should have a little bit too much quality for a Monza side that has been competing well, but consistently succumbing to 2-1 defeats since the start of December.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bologna the clear favourites
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Bologna vs Monza odds with an implied probability of 61.9% that they win this match.
Goals from Santiago Castro and Emil Holm sealed a 2-2 draw for Vincenzo Italiano’s side at San Siro against Inter last time out.
As for Monza, they were finally on the right end of a 2-1 scoreline, with Patrick Ciurria and Daniel Maldini striking against Fiorentina in their last game.
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Most recent H2Hs: I Rossoblu unbeaten in four
Our Bologna vs Monza prediction suggests the home team can extend a four game unbeaten run against this opposition.
The sides have already met twice this season, with Bologna winning both games.
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Bologna preview: Lucumi returns from ban
The hosts should recall Jhon Lucumi in defence following a suspension. Michel Aebischer remains sidelined through injury.
Predicted Lineup: Skorupski (GK), Holm, Lucumi, Beukema, Miranda, Freuler, Ferguson, Dominguez, Odgaard, Ndoye & Castro
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Monza preview: Pereira serves ban
Wing-back Pedro Pereira serves a suspension for the away team. They are missing a number of players, including Samuele Birindelli, Luca Caldirola and Dany Mota to injury.
Predicted Lineup: Turati (GK), Izzo, Caldirola, Carboni, Ciurria, Bianco, Bondo, Sensi, Kyriakopoulos, Caprari & Maldini
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Player to watch – Santiago Castro
One of the bright lights for Bologna this season has been young forward Santiago Castro. The 20-year-old has registered five goals and four assists in Serie A.
Castro hoping to sink Monza again
40% of the Argentine forward’s league goals have come in the final 15 minutes. That includes the winner in a 2-1 victory at Monza in the reverse fixture.