The Matchday 38 Serie A clash between Bologna and Genoa will take place on May 24 at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium. Bologna vs. Genoa: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bologna
Vincenzo Italiano's team was outplayed by Fiorentina in their last outing (2-3). This result dashed Bologna's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season and extended their winless streak in the league to four matches (2 draws, 2 losses). Furthermore, the team conceded three goals in two consecutive matches for the first time this Serie A season. Bologna is currently eighth in the standings with 62 points. Notably, the club has conceded only 15 goals at home this season, second only to Napoli (13).
- The team is unbeaten in their last ten home matches in Serie A (7 wins, 3 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 5 of Bologna's last 7 home league matches.
- Bologna has scored exactly one or two goals in 6 of their last 8 home Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Bologna (4-5-1)
Lukasz Skorupski – Juan Miranda, Nicolo Casale, Jhon Lucumi, Davide Calabria – Giovanni Fabbian, Remo Freuler, Lewis Ferguson, Nicolo Cambiaghi, Dan Ndoye – Santiago Castro.
Defender Martin Erlic will miss the match due to injury. Defender Juan Miranda is suspended.
Genoa
Patrick Vieira's side lost 2-3 to Atalanta at home in their last match. As a result, Genoa has not won in six consecutive Serie A matches (2 draws, 4 losses). Additionally, the team conceded more than two goals for the first time in 16 league matches. Genoa is in 13th place in the standings with 40 points and will finish the Serie A season in this position. It's worth noting that the club has scored only 13 away goals this season, alongside Lecce, making them one of the two lowest-scoring teams on the road.
- The club has not won in their last ten away Serie A matches (5 draws, 5 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 6 of Genoa's last 7 away league matches.
- Genoa has conceded a maximum of one goal in 6 of their last 7 away Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Genoa (4-5-1)
Benjamin Siegrist – Stefano Sabelli, Johan Vasquez, Mattia Bani, Aaron Martin Caricol – Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Morten Frendrup, Patrizio Masini, Milan Badelj, Vitinha – Andrea Pinamonti.
Defender Johan Vasquez, along with midfielders Ruslan Malinovskyi and Fabio Miretti, will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Marco Monaldi (Italy)
Matches – 14 (Serie B, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 81;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.8;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 32;
Penalties – 36%.
Match Prediction: Bologna vs. Genoa
Vincenzo Italiano's side is struggling towards the end of the season, particularly in attack. In their last eight Serie A matches, Bologna has only scored more than one goal once, when they netted twice against Fiorentina. Even at home, the club has only scored more than two goals once in their last six league matches.
Genoa tends to play cautiously away from home, prioritizing solid defense. The team often manages to contain opponents' attacks effectively and does not concede too many goals: in their last 14 away Serie A matches, Genoa has conceded more than two goals only once. Moreover, in 11 of these matches, opponents have been limited to one goal, and Genoa kept a clean sheet in five instances.
I believe Patrick Vieira's side will prevent the hosts from showcasing their attacking prowess. My prediction: Bologna Individual Total Under 2
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.