Bologna and Sampdoria’s last games were both 3-2 thrillers, so it’s worth keeping a close eye on events at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, you’ll be able to follow the build-up and action to all four of today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG.
The Rossoblu put an end to their run of four consecutive defeats, coming back twice to beat Hellas Verona 3-2 in stoppages.
Bologna and Sampdoria’s last games were both 3-2 thrillers, so it’s worth keeping a close eye on events at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, you’ll be able to follow the build-up and action to all four of today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG.
The Rossoblu put an end to their run of four consecutive defeats, coming back twice to beat Hellas Verona 3-2 in stoppages.
They need to build on that momentum now, even if Federico Di Francesco and Cesar Falletti are still out of action.
Mattia Destro found the net for the first time this season in that Verona game and starts again with support from Simone Verdi and Rodrigo Palacio.
Vasilis Torosidis returns from injury to bolster the defence with Sebastien De Maio given a rare start.
Sampdoria are brimming with confidence after defeating reigning champions Juventus 3-2 at Marassi. The scoreline was flattering to the Bianconeri, because they were trailing 3-0 at one stage.
Gaston Ramirez takes the trequartista role behind Fabio Quagliarella and Duvan Zapata, a special game considering the Uruguayan started his Serie A career with Bologna from 2010 to 2012.
Colombian hitman Zapata was also close to joining Bologna over the summer before he opted for Sampdoria.
Young talents Lucas Torreira and Valerio Verre lead the midfield, sending Dennis Praet and Karol Linetty to the bench.
The last time Samp conquered the Dall’Ara was a 3-2 Coppa Italia thriller in August 2006, followed by four draws and three losses. Their most recent Serie A victory here was 1-0 in November 2003.
Bologna: Mirante; Mbaye, Gonzalez, De Maio, Torosidis; Donsah, Pulgar, Poli; Verdi, Destro, Palacio
Sampdoria: Viviano; Bereszynski, Silvestre, Ferrari, Strinic; Verre, Torreira, Barreto; Ramirez; Quagliarella, Duvan Zapata