The rearranged Serie A matchday 16 fixture between Hellas Verona and Bologna will take place on 15 January at the Marcantonio Bentegodi. Hellas Verona vs Bologna: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Hellas Verona
In the previous round, Paolo Zanetti's side were unable to pick up any points in a home game against Lazio (0:1). As a result, Hellas Verona extended their winless run in the league to four matches (one draw, three defeats). In addition, the team have failed to keep a clean sheet in eight consecutive Serie A matches. The hosts have 13 points and sit second from bottom in the standings.
- The club have failed to win 14 of their last 15 home league matches (seven draws, seven defeats).
- At least three goals have been scored in five of the team's previous six home Serie A games.
- The hosts have scored more than once in just two of their last 22 home league matches.
Potential Hellas Verona Lineup (3-5-2)*
Lorenzo Montipo – Victor Nelsson, Nicolas Valentini, Armel Bella-Kotchap – Martin Frese, Domagoj Bradaric, Antoine Bernede, Cheikh Niasse, Roberto Gagliardini – Giovane, Gift Orban.
Midfielders Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and Tomas Suslov will miss the match through injury. Defender Rafik Belghali will be unavailable due to involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Bologna
In the last round, Vincenzo Italiano's men played out a draw away to Como (1:1). Bologna therefore extended their winless run in the league to seven matches (three draws, four defeats). Even so, the team have scored in eight of their last 10 Serie A games. In the standings, the club have 27 points and sit ninth. It is also worth noting that Bologna have scored 15 away goals in the current league campaign – only Inter have a better figure (16).
- The team have failed to win 11 of their last 14 away Serie A matches (five draws, six defeats).
- The club have conceded in 10 of their previous 12 away league fixtures.
- Both teams have scored in six of Bologna's last eight away Serie A matches.
Potential Bologna Lineup (4-5-1)*
Federico Ravaglia – Nadir Zortea, Jhon Lucumi, Thorbjorn Heggem, Juan Miranda – Jonathan Rowe, Giovanni Fabbian, Tommaso Pobega, Remo Freuler, Nicolo Cambiaghi – Santiago Castro.
Defender Jhon Lucumi and forward Federico Bernardeschi will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
Matches – 7 (Serie A, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 28;
Yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 57%.
Hellas Verona vs Bologna: Match Prediction
Despite their poor form and a generally disappointing season, the hosts are вполне capable of playing proactively at home and, at the very least, being effective in attack. All the more so because the team have scored regularly in the past: across their last 11 home Serie A matches, Hellas Verona have failed to score in only four games. Moreover, in that spell the club put three past Atalanta and also breached the defences of opponents such as Inter, Juventus and Como.
Bologna prefer to play openly even away from home and, thanks to that style, do not have problems with goal output. Across their previous eight away league matches, the team have not left the pitch without scoring once, and in five instances in that period they scored at least twice. At the same time, the club cannot boast a reliable defence: in 10 of their last 12 away Serie A contests, Bologna have conceded.
Prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
* For each team, the starting XI listed is from their previous match in this competition.