The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Bologna take on an impressive Fiorentina side in an important encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
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Fiorentina are in fourth place in the Serie A standings and have punched above their weight this season. La Viola thrashed LASK by a 7-0 scoreline in the UEFA Conference League in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Bologna, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The home side played out a 0-0 stalemate against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League this week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Bologna vs Fiorentina Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Fiorentina have a good recent record against Bologna and have won 16 out of the last 39 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Bologna's seven victories.
- After a winless run of 16 matches on the trot against Fiorentina in Serie A, Bologna have won three of their last four such games in the competition.
- Bologna have won their last two matches at home against Fiorentina in Serie A and could win three such games on the trot against them in the competition for the first time since 1965.
- Fiorentina have won each of their last eight matches in Serie A - their joint-longest such run in the history of the competition.
- Bologna have picked up 22 points in Serie A so far this season.
Bologna vs Fiorentina Prediction
Fiorentina have been in impressive form this season and will be intent on making the most of their impeccable run. La Viola are in contention to secure a place in the top four this season and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Bologna are yet to hit their stride this season and will need to be at their best in this fixture. Fiorentina are the better team and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Bologna 1-3 Fiorentina
Bologna vs Fiorentina Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Fiorentina to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Fiorentina to score first - Yes