Team analysis: Bologna
Bologna is currently in 8th place in the Serie A table with 22 points from 14 games. Their form is oscillating; in the last few matches they have shown weaker performances, with only one triumph in the last five league games. Although they managed to avoid defeat in some key games, such as the 0-0 draw with Benfica in the Champions League, it is clear that their attacks are problematic. Bologna have scored just 13 goals so far this season, the fewest of any mid-table team. Their attack relied on young players like Santiago Castro and Jens Odgaard, but they often failed to capitalize on the chances they had.
Injuries are a big problem for Bologna. Key striker Riccardo Orsolini and midfielder Michel Aebischer are injured and will certainly not play, which further worsens their offensive capacity. Also, Stefan Posch is questionable due to a calf injury, which may affect the stability of their defense. Additionally, Charalampos Lykogiannis, although he is back in full training, is not yet fully fit. Without these key players, Bologna will have a hard time sustaining the attacks of Fiorentina, who are currently one of the best teams in the league.
The Stadio Dall’Ara remains one of the few venues where Bologna have produced solid results, with just one defeat in their last 24 league games at home. However, the arrival of the mighty Fiorentina may bring new challenges for the home players, especially due to their current injury situation and poor attacking performance.
Team analysis: Fiorentina
Fiorentina is in 4th place in the Serie A table with 31 points from 14 games. The current form is excellent, with eight consecutive wins in the league. This streak tied them with a 64-year-old club record. Most of the credit for this form goes to coach Raffaele Palladino and his team who have become extremely disciplined defensively. Fiorentina are the only team in the top 5 leagues that have yet to concede a goal in the last 30 minutes of a game, which shows their solid defense and ability to control matches. Moise Kean, who is in excellent form with 9 goals scored so far in the season, stands out in attack.
Fiorentina had a routine win over Cagliari the previous weekend and Palladino is expected to make several squad rotations to prepare the players for the upcoming European games. However, they will still have enough strength in the squad to press Bologna and exploit their weaknesses. The return of key players such as Dodo, Robin Goossens and David de Gea further strengthens their squad, while Riccardo Sottil, despite scoring twice in Europe, may remain on the bench.
Fiorentina comes in as favorites based on their current form, but also because of their better balance between attack and defense. With Keane in top form and a solid defence, Fiorentina are expected to remain unbeaten in this away game.
Betting Suggestion: 1X & 0-3
Bologna are in oscillating form and key players are injured, further weakening their attack. They are expected to play defensively at home to avoid defeat against Fiorentina, who are in excellent form but usually play tactically cautiously. Fiorentina will not force an offensive, so even a minimal number of goals can be a realistic outcome of this match.
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