Bologna vs Genoa Prediction & Tips
After an undefeated start in their first three games (G2, E1) in their Serie A (SA) campaign, Bologna were humiliated 6-1 when visiting Inter Milan last weekend. Despite that beating, Bologna have posted their best start at this point in any of their last 15 top flight campaigns and a win in this match would see them get their best start after five games in an SA season since 1996/97.
The “Rossoblú” team began their home campaign in SA with two consecutive wins – and in each one they scored the decisive goal after the 75th minute – and could win three SA home games in a row for the first time in more than two years. However, his recent record in clashes against his rival on duty threatens to undermine the fulfillment of this feat as Bologna has lost three of their last five SA matches played in their stadium against Genoa (W1, E1, P3) – – as many as in the previous 42 matches between both teams in the first division played at the home of Bologna.
A 2-1 loss to Fiorentina on the final matchday means Genoa have lost three of their first four SA games in a season for only the third time since 1994/95. This match could be a good opportunity to change course, as Genoa are undefeated in six meetings between the two teams in SA and could claim a fourth consecutive win in SA against their rival on duty – with both records being a record for the club in matches against Bologna in the first division.
Genoa have also had four consecutive unbeaten goals in SA against Bologna, and registering one again would boost the confidence of their defensive line, who have conceded two or more goals in each of their first four SA games this season. Signs of a positive result are promising as well, as “Grifone” have won three of their last four SA matches played on the road – the same number of victories as they have in their previous 18 SA matches on rival soil.
Players to watch: Marko Arnautović has scored a goal and provided an assist this league campaign, with both contributions being recorded in home victories for Bologna. As for the visitor, Hernani scored in the second half at this stadium last season for Parma in a 4-1 loss. His team of the occasion has won in just three of the last 15 club-level matches in which he has scored.
Highlight: Eleven of the last 16 meetings between the two teams in SA did not record goals at half-time.
Bologna – Genoa FREE TIPS
Bologna – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
