Just three points separate the two sides in the Serie A table ahead of these Bologna vs. Monza predictions. The Rossoblu will hope to retain their top half status following Sunday’s game, while the visitors will look to leapfrog their hosts with a win.
Bologna vs. Monza odds
1 – A draw at full-time – 12/5
2 – Bologna to win by a one goal margin – 3/1
3 – Both teams to score – 10/11
4 – Under 3.5 goals scored – 2/7
5 – Orsolini to score first – 38/5
Monza travel to face Bologna on Sunday afternoon looking to protect the second-best unbeaten run in Serie A. Having looked certain candidates for relegation early in the season, the Brianzoli have not lost in their last eight games and sit mid-table ahead of the weekend fixtures.
Their hosts have been similarly impressive of late, with three wins in their last four games including a recent away win against the odds against Fiorentina. This run is all the more impressive when Thiago Motta’s extensive injury list is considered, with Marko Arnautovic having missed the last six games.
Given the strong form of both teams, and the slim three point margin between the two in the table, a safe bet would be on a draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’ara this weekend.
For more adventurous punters, however, the hosts have made a habit of either winning or losing their games by just one goal since the resumption of Serie A action. Bologna are slight favourites to win on Sunday, so a wager on them to do so by one goal may well pay dividends.
Despite their strong form, and unfortunately for the neutral, Bologna have not provided the most entertaining football in recent weeks. In fact, all of their last eight games have witnessed three goals or fewer, with a similarly low scoreline expected this week.
That being said, Monza have proven themselves more than competent in attack, scoring in all of their last seven Serie A matches. Unfortunately for Raffaele Palladino’s side, they have struggled at the other end of the pitch, securing just two clean sheets in that period. A bet on both teams to score could therefore pay off, with our tip being on Riccardo Orsolini to break the deadlock.
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Bologna vs. Monza last five matches
Bologna last five matches
Monza last five matches
Bologna top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 11 | |
| 10 | |
| 7 | |
| 6 | |
| 4 |
Monza top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 |
Bologna vs. Monza line-ups
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Posch, Sosa, Soumaoro, Cambiaso; Dominguez, Schouten; Orsolini, Ferguson, Soriano; Zirkzee
Monza (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Augusto, Izzo, Mari; Ciurria, Sensi, Pessina, Ciurria; Mota, Caprari; Petagna
Bologna team news
Jhon Lucumi is on a yellow card suspension for Sunday’s game, meaning that Carlos Augusto is expected to step into the back line. Thiago Motta’s side remain without a number of key players with Marko Arnautovic, Gary Medel, Nicola Sansone and Kevin Bonifazi all working towards returning from injury. Lorenzo Di Silvestri could return at full-back but may struggle to replace the impressive Stefan Posch.
Monza team news
With a fully fit squad at his disposal, Raffaele Palladino is unlikely to make many changes to last week’s starting line-up. Stefano Sensi is expected to return in midfield having served his suspension last week, with Jose Machin missing out. The coach may also look to push Matteo Pessina further forward in order to bulk out the midfield.