The Matchday 23 Serie A fixture between Bologna and Como will take place on February 1 at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium. Bologna vs. Como: prediction, betting odds, statistics.
Bologna
Vincenzo Italiano's side was held to a 1-1 draw by Empoli in their last outing. Bologna remains unbeaten in four consecutive league matches, although they have managed just one win during this stretch. Additionally, the club scored fewer than two goals for the first time in their last six encounters. Bologna is eighth in the standings with 34 points, trailing Milan only on goal difference.
Forward Riccardo Orsolini will miss the game due to injury.
- The team has not lost in 13 of their last 14 home Serie A matches (5 wins, 8 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 4 of the club's last 5 home league matches.
- Bologna has scored in the second half in their last six home Serie A games.
Predicted lineup for Bologna (4-2-3-1)
Lukasz Skorupski – Charalampos Lykogiannis, Sam Beukema, Jhon Lucumi, Emil Holm – Remo Freuler, Nikola Moro – Benha Dominguez, Jens Odgaard, Dan Ndoye – Thijs Dallinga.
Como
In their last match, Cesc Fabregas's team suffered a 1-2 defeat at home to Atalanta. This was Como's third loss in their last nine league matches. Previously, they had only lost to strong sides like Milan (1-2) and Inter (0-2), while winning three and drawing three in the other six games. The team remains with 22 points and sits in 13th place in the standings. Notably, in terms of points earned away from home this Serie A season (7), Como is only ahead of Venezia (4).
Defenders Ignasi Van der Brempt and Alberto Moreno, along with midfielder Sergi Roberto, will miss the game due to injuries.
- The club has not won in 10 of their last 11 away Serie A matches (4 draws, 6 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of the team's last 6 away league games.
- Como has not scored more than once in 6 of their last 7 away Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Como (4-2-3-1)
Jean Butez – Alberto Moreno, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Alberto Dossena, Yannick Engelhardt – Lucas Da Cunha, Maximo Perrone – Nicolas Paz Martinez, Assane Diao, Aliou Fadera – Gabriel Strefezza.
Referee
Luca Massimi (Italy)
Matches – 9 (Serie A, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 33%.
Bologna vs. Como: Match Prediction
This season, Vincenzo Italiano's side rarely struggles to break down defenses and scores consistently. Since the start of the current campaign, Bologna has failed to find the net in only three matches, scoring at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 Serie A games. However, their defensive actions are not always reliable, as Bologna has conceded in their last five league matches.
Midway through the season, Como is growing more confident in Italy's top flight. This is particularly evident in their attacking play, as Cesc Fabregas's side aims to spend as much time as possible in the opposition's half. In their last nine Serie A encounters, Como failed to score only against Inter. During this stretch, their attack has troubled strong teams like Roma, Lazio, Milan, and Atalanta.
I expect both teams to score, as they did in their first-round meeting this season (2-2). My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
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Lecce
Monza
Hellas Verona
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Venezia
Atalanta
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Cagliari
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