Bologna and Hellas Verona are both looking to resume their impressive run in Serie A, as they meet for their match with aims of improving their place. Bologna is at the 11th of the league table with just four points from their three matches. Verona on the other hand is at the ninth of the league table with six points from their three matches. Moreover, these two teams is no longer new with each other, it was Bologna who holds an advantage. From their last 26 matches, they were able to win 13 matches, while Verona won just six, and draw seven matches. With both teams having an impressive start, the question remains whether both can continue their run. This meeting is on September 19, 2023, at 2:45 AM (GMT+8), with Verona as hosts.
Bologna
Bologna’s return from a tough start, including AC Milan and Juventus, was commendable, with four points from their opening three games. Thiago Motta’s team could secure consecutive victories on Monday, and Verona’s lack of clean sheets in the last 12 meetings between the two clubs offers hope. Motta’s men have a four-game undefeated away run, starting with a 1-1 draw against Sassuolo in early May. Although this gives the Rossoblu confidence, they still need to prove their worth on Monday. Bologna still needs to prove they are a worthy side. This is not impossible though because they are actually doing well in their last matches away from home. From their last four away matches in Serie A, they were able to pick up two wins, and two draws.
Musa Barrow is a doubt coming into this game, as he is still experiencing a muscle problem. As for Adama Soumaoro, he is still with an ACL injury, that will likely keep him out the rest of the year. Fortunately, Remo Freuler could start here, after returning in the top flight.
Hellas Verona
Verona on the other hand is from a 3-1 loss against Sassuolo, it is just unfortunate that they do not have a good momentum here. Prior to that, Verona actually won their last three matches across all contests, but failed to bring momentum from it. In those matches, it includes a 3-1 win against Ascoli, during the first round of Coppa Italia. Due to their outcomes, they are currently sitting at the ninth of the league table with six points. However, a win in this match will be huge for them as they could climb at the fourth of the league table with maximum points. A win here will give them nine points, enough to enter the top five in the league table. However, they need to bring back their momentum for them to do so, as they failed to have one before the break.
Jayden Braaf, remains to be unavailable here, as it is expected that he will return later this month. As for Thomas Henry, he continues to recover from his ligament injury, while Musa Barrow has muscle problem, with both unavailable here.
Prediction:
Bologna (1.5)
Odds: -0.81
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