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Bologna welcome Venezia to the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Serie A on Saturday. The hosts have four wins in 12 games and are eighth in the league table, while Venezia, on their return to the top flight, are bottom with eight points.
Bologna have lost their two games after the international break. After a 3-0 defeat to Lazio in Serie A last week, they fell to 2-1 at home to Lille in the UEFA Champions League in midweek. Jhon Lucumí equalised in the 63rd minute, but Lille restored their lead three minutes later, with Ngal'ayel Mukau completing his brace.
Venezia, meanwhile, have suffered three consecutive defeats, failing to score twice. They failed to score for the sixth time this season, falling to a 1-0 home loss to Lecce on Monday.
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Bologna vs Venezia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have locked horns 40 times across competitions, with Bologna leading 14-12.
- They last met in the 2021-22 Serie A campaign, where Venezia secured a league double with a 5-3 win on aggregate.
- Five of their last six Serie A meetings have produced under 2.5 goals, with both teams having two wins each.
- Bologna are unbeaten at home in Serie A this season, winning one of five games.
- Venezia, have endured a winless run on their travels this season, suffering four losses in six games.
- Bologna have one win in seven games in the fixture, with that win coming in their away match in 2001.
Bologna vs Venezia Prediction
Bologna have lost three of their last four games across competitions, with two of these defeats coming at home. They are unbeaten in nine home games in Serie A, winning two. They are winless in four home meetings against Venezia, failing to score in two.
Oussama El Azzouzi, Michel Aebischer and Nicolo Cambiaghi are sidelined with injuries, while Tommaso Pobega will serve a suspension.
Venezia, meanwhile, have had a winless run this season, suffering six losses in eight games across competitons, failing to score in two of their last three outings. Jesse Joronen, Magnus Kofod Andersen and Francesco Zampano are sidelined with injuries.
Bologna should make the most of Venezia's poor run of form to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Bologna 2-0 Venezia
Bologna vs Venezia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bologna to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - No
