The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this week as Hellas Verona lock horns with an impressive Bologna side in an important encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Monday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Bologna vs Hellas Verona Preview
Hellas Verona are in 17th place in the Serie A standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of AC Milan this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Bologna, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The hosts eased past Torino by a comfortable 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Bologna vs Hellas Verona Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bologna have a good recent record against Hellas Verona and have won 14 out of the last 28 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Hellas Verona's six victories.
- Bologna have won only one of their last five matches against Hellas Verona in Serie A but did manage to win their most recent such encounter by a 2-0 scoreline in February 2024.
- Hellas Verona have won only two of their last 15 matches away from home against Bologna in Serie A, with their previous such victory coming by a narrow 1-0 scoreline in 2016.
- Hellas Verona have lost 20 matches in Serie A in 2024 - their highest number of defeats in a single calendar year in the history of the competition.
Bologna vs Hellas Verona Prediction
Bologna have stepped up to the plate this season and will need to work hard to break into the top six of the Serie A table. The hosts can be effective on their day and have an impressive squad at their disposal.
Hellas Verona have been shockingly poor this year and are in desperate need of an immediate resurgence. Bologna are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Bologna 3-1 Hellas Verona
Bologna vs Hellas Verona Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bologna to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bologna to score first - Yes