The Matchday 21 clash in Serie A between Bologna and Monza will take place on January 18 at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium. Bologna vs. Monza: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
Matches – 9 (Serie A, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 34;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 22%.
Predicted lineups for Bologna vs. Monza
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Skorupski – Emil Holm, Sam Beukema, Charalampos Lykogiannis, Nicolo Casale – Remo Freuler, Nikola Moro – Dan Ndoye, Jens Odgaard, Riccardo Orsolini – Santiago Castro.
Monza (3-4-3): Stefano Turati – Pablo Mari, Armando Izzo, Andrea Carboni – Pedro Pereira, Warren Bondo, Alessandro Bianco, Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro – Gianluca Caprari, Patrick Ciurria, Daniel Maldini.
Each team's starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Bologna
In the last round, Vincenzo Italiano's side visited Inter and managed to snatch a point in a 2-2 draw. As a result, Bologna has avoided defeat for the sixth time in their last seven league matches (3 wins, 3 draws). Additionally, in their last four Serie A games, the team has consistently scored exactly two goals. Bologna currently sits eighth in the standings with 30 points, six points behind the top four.
Midfielder Michel Aebischer is sidelined due to injury. Forward Santiago Castro's participation in the match is doubtful.
- The team has not lost in 12 of their last 13 home matches in Serie A (4 wins, 8 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of the club's last 9 league matches.
- The number "2" has appeared in the final score in 5 of Bologna's last 6 Serie A matches.
Monza
Salvatore Bocchetti's team defeated Fiorentina 2-1 at home in the last round. This victory marked the head coach's first win in Serie A, and Monza ended their winless streak in the league, which had lasted 11 matches (3 draws, 8 losses). Furthermore, the team has scored in each of their last eight Serie A matches. However, they remain at the bottom of the table with just 13 points.
Defender Samuele Birindelli and midfielders Matteo Pessina and Roberto Gagliardini are out due to injuries. Defender Pedro Pereira is suspended.
- The club has not won in 13 of their last 14 away matches in Serie A (6 draws, 7 losses).
- Both teams scored in the last four away league matches.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in Monza's last seven away Serie A matches.
Bologna vs. Monza: Match Prediction
Recently, Vincenzo Italiano's side has focused more on attacking play, showcasing a prolific style of football. In their last 12 Serie A matches, Bologna has scored at least twice in nine of them. They have managed to score at least two goals against teams like Juventus, Inter, and Roma during this stretch.
Monza's defense has struggled, keeping a clean sheet only twice this season. In their last six Serie A matches, Monza has conceded exactly two goals in five of them. Additionally, they allowed four goals in a recent cup match at Bologna's ground.
I expect the hosts to score at least two goals in the upcoming match. My prediction: Bologna individual total over 1.5
