Pisa vs Bologna prediction, odds & betting tips – 02/03/2026

Fresh off the back of reaching the Europa League round of 16, Bologna return to action in Serie A when they take on Pisa on Monday. While the visitors are eying a fifth victory on the bounce as they push for European qualification, Pisa will be out to snap a dire run of 15 consecutive games without a win and kickstart their quest for survival.

FootballWhispers’ Pisa vs Bologna prediction takes a look at the chances of both sides securing maximum points at the Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani on Monday.

Pisa vs Bologna prediction: First meeting at the Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani since January 1991

Key stats

• Pisa currently hold the worst home record in Serie A, having picked up just one win and four draws from their 13 matches to collect just seven points from a possible 39.
• Bologna have opened the scoring in their last five matches, going on to win four of the five games, with a penalty-shootout defeat against Lazio on February 11 being the exception.
• Pisa have been trailing in four of their most recent five matches while Bologna have kept three clean sheets in their last three games since their 2-1 victory over Torino on February 15.
• This will be Bologna's first trip to the Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani in Serie A since January 1991, when they fought back from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw against Pisa.

Correct score prediction: Pisa 0-2 Bologna

With the thrill from reaching the Europa League round of 16 still in the air, Bologna will return to league action in high spirits as they push for a top-six finish in the business half of the season.

Bologna take on a floundering Pisa side, who have failed to taste victory in 15 straight games, and we are backing them to make it five straight successes across all competitions.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bologna tipped to carry the day

• HOME: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
• DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
• AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Pisa failed to stop the rot last Monday as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fiorentina when the two sides squared off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

Italian international Moise Kean found the back of the net for the third game in a row when he broke the deadlock in the 13th minute to take his league tally to eight for the season and hand Fiorentina all three points.

With that result, Pisa have now gone 15 straight games without a win in the league, losing nine and claiming six draws, a run which has put their top-flight status under threat.

Having gained promotion from Serie B last term to end a 34-year absence from the top flight, Oscar Hiljemark’s men have struggled to impose themselves in the big leagues, picking up just 15 points from their 26 games to sit 19th in the table, level on points with rock-bottom Hellas Verona and nine points away from safety.

Pisa’s last league win came back on November 7, when they edged out Cremonese 1-0 at the Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani, and their chance of victory on Monday is currently priced at 27/10.

This indicates a 27% chance of the home side ending their 15-game winless run, with Bologna given a more favourable 50% win probability, while there is a 30.3% likelihood of the tie ending in a deadlock.

Having picked up a 1-0 victory over Brann in the first leg of their Europa League playoff clash last week, Bologna held on to see out a 1-0 home victory in the return leg on Thursday to win the tie 2-0 on aggregate and book their spot in the round of 16.

Vincenzo Italiano's men now turn their focus to the Serie A, where they have upped the ante in recent weeks, securing back-to-back victories over Torino and Udinese in their last two games, having lost each of the four matches preceding this run.

In fairness, Bologna have blown hot and cold in the league this season, picking up 10 wins and losing 10 of their 26 matches so far to collect 36 points and sit eighth in the table, 10 points adrift of sixth-placed Juventus in the UEFA Conference League qualifying spot.

While we take a deeper dive into both teams, you can take a look at some of FootballWhispers’ best picks and predictions in today’s free football betting tips. 

Most recent H2Hs: Bologna aiming to make it three wins from three

Bologna hold a clear upper hand in the history of this fixture across their six meetings since October 1988, having picked up four wins, three more than Pisa’s one victory.

Italiano's men have won the most recent two encounters between the two teams, securing a 3-0 victory in their Coppa Italia third-round clash in August 2019, before cruising to a 4-0 win when they met back in October.

Pisa preview: 37-year-old to get the nod after inspiring display against Fiorentina

Pisa will take to the pitch without the services of Swiss defender Daniel Denoon and 27-year-old midfielder Calvin Stengs, who are currently recuperating from ankle and thigh injuries respectively.

Italian goalkeeper Simone Scuffet has missed the last two games through a muscle problem, meaning 37-year-old Nicolas should get the nod between the sticks, while teenager Isak Vural is recuperating from a knee injury.

Predicted lineup: Nicolas (GK), Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Bozhinov, Toure, Loyola, Marin, Angori, Moreo, Iling-Junior & Stojilkovic

Pisa’s last five games

• 23/02/26: Fiorentina 1-0 Pisa (Serie A)
• 13/02/26: Pisa 1-2 AC Milan (Serie A)
• 06/02/26: Hellas Verona 0-0 Pisa (Serie A)
• 31/01/26: Pisa 1-3 Sassuolo (Serie A)
• 23/01/26: Inter Milan 6-2 Pisa (Serie A)

Bologna preview: Visitors to cope without key defender

Bologna remain without the services of Spanish defender Juan Miranda, who missed the midweek tie against Brann after coming off with a muscle injury against Udinese last Monday.

He is joined on the club’s injury table by fellow defender Charalampos Lykogiannis, who is set to sit out his sixth straight game since picking up a hamstring problem against Parma on February 8.

Predicted lineup: Skorupski (GK), Mario, Vitik, Lucumi, Zortea, Sohm, Freuler, Pobega, Orsolini, Castro & Rowe

Bologna’s five games

• 26/02/26: Bologna 1-0 Brann (Europa League)
• 23/02/26: Bologna 1-0 Udinese (Serie A)
• 19/02/26: Brann 0-1 Bologna (Europa League)
• 15/02/26: Torino 1-2 Bologna (Serie A)
• 11/02/26: Bologna 1-1 Lazio (Lazio win 4-1 on penalties) (Coppa Italia)

Player to watch — Santiago Castro

While Castro endured a quiet outing against Brann in midweek, the Argentine striker has been on song for Bologna this season and will be one to look out for on Monday.

Off the back of netting eight goals in an eye-catching Serie A debut campaign last season, the 21-year-old has struck seven times in 16 starts this term and is one goal or assists shy of reaching double-digit contributions for the second consecutive season.

We expect Castro to spearhead Bologna’s attack at the Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani, forming the front three with Jonathan Rowe and experienced forward Federico Bernardeschi.

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