Both Verona and Bologna will be hoping for a rare win given recent games as they meet at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in a Serie A clash on Thursday evening. The hosts are stuck in the relegation zone as a result of their poor form, while the visitors have slipped off the pace in the race to finish in the European places for next season.
Last time out, Verona lost 1-0 at home to Lazio, while Bologna earned a respectable 1-1 draw away at Como. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this fixture, if anyone.
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Key stats
- Verona have lost three of their last four league games.
- Bologna have lost three of their previous five matches in all competitions.
- Verona have also won just once in five H2Hs across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Verona 1-1 Bologna
With both teams struggling for victories at the moment, we can see them sharing the points here. We are also expecting a low-scoring affair, having scored a total of just five goals between them across their last four winless matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bologna favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Bologna have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on their travels. A draw can still be backed at just under 31%, while a Verona victory is rated not far behind at just under 29%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Serie A predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Bologna hold upper hand
As mentioned before, Verona have only won once in the last five meetings between the two sides in all competitions. Another pattern to look at is that both league fixtures last season saw both teams score, which we are predicting will happen again on Thursday.
Italy Serie A 21/12/25
Verona
Bologna
Italy Serie A 09/03/25
Verona
Bologna
Italy Serie A 30/12/24
Bologna
Verona
Italy Serie A 23/02/24
Bologna
Verona
Coppa Italia 31/10/23
Bologna
Verona
Verona preview: Couple of injury doubts
Both Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and Armel Bella-Kotchap are injury doubts for Verona. Tomas Suslov is definitely ruled out for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Montipo (GK); Nunez, Nelson, Valentini; Bradaric, Niasse, Gagliardini, Bernede, Frese; Giovane & Orban
Last five results:
- Verona 0-1 Lazio
- Napoli 2-2 Verona
- Verona 0-3 Torino
- AC Milan 3-0 Verona
- Fiorentina 1-2 Verona
Bologna preview: Cambiaghi suspended
Nicolo Cambiaghi is suspended for this one, while Lukasz Skorupski is an injury doubt. Both Federico Bernardeschi and Jhon Lucumi are also still on the treatment table.
Predicted lineup: Ravaglia (GK); Zortea, Heggem, Vitik, Miranda; Ferguson, Pobega; Orsolini, Fabbian, Rowe & Castro
Last five results:
- Como 1-1 Bologna
- Bologna 0-2 Atalanta
- Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna
- Bologna 1-1 Sassuolo
- Napoli 2-0 Bologna
Player to watch: Santiago Castro
Santiago Castro has grabbed a goal and an assist in his last two away appearances for Bologna, including in their 1-1 draw at Como last time out. The striker will need to be tightly marked by Verona when he gets in and around the penalty box.