The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another round of matches this week as AS Monaco take on an impressive Bologna side in an important clash at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Tuesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
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AS Monaco are in second place in the Ligue 1 standings and have been in impressive form on the domestic front this season. The away side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Angers over the weekend and will need to bounce back in this match.
Bologna, on the other hand, are in 29th place in the UEFA Champions League table and have struggled this season. The hosts edged Lecce to a 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Bologna vs AS Monaco Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- AS Monaco have a good record against Bologna in European competitions and have won the only game that has been played between the two teams. Bologna are yet to secure a European victory against AS Monaco.
- Bologna have won only one of their four matches against opponents from France in European competitions, with their previous such meeting resulting in an elimination at the hands of Marseille in 1999.
- AS Monaco have won only three of their 15 matches against opponents from Italy in European competitions, with their previous meeting against Juventus in the 2016-17 campaign resulting in two defeats.
- Bologna are unbeaten in all their 28 matches at home in European competitions - the second-best record by any team in this regard on the European stage.
Bologna vs AS Monaco Prediction
Bologna have a strong squad at their disposal but have flattered to deceive so far this season. The hosts are yet to lose a European game in their own backyard and will look to extend the run this week.
AS Monaco can pack a punch on their day but have been plagued by inconsistency this year. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw on Tuesday.
Prediction: Bologna 1-1 AS Monaco
Bologna vs AS Monaco Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: AS Monaco to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Riccardo Orsolini to score or assist - Yes