Bologna vs Fiorentina

Bologna

<p><strong>Bologna</strong> and <strong>Fiorentina</strong> will meet at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on January 18 in a Serie A clash. Bologna sit 8th with 30 points, firmly in the hunt for a top-half finish, while Fiorentina are 18th with 14 points.</p> <p>Despite their relatively strong league position, Bologna arrive with mixed recent form. The Rossoblù have won just one of their last eight Serie A matches, slowing momentum after a promising first half of the campaign. Across all competitions, they have lost three of their last six games, highlighting some inconsistency in performances.</p> <p>Bologna’s home form against Fiorentina offers encouragement, particularly given their recent dominance in this fixture at the Dall’Ara. Historically, Bologna have held the upper hand in recent home meetings. They are unbeaten in six of their last seven home league games against Fiorentina and have won each of the last three Serie A encounters between the sides on their own ground.</p> <p>This strong home record could prove decisive, especially against a Fiorentina side that has struggled badly away from Florence. A 4—2—3—1 formation with <strong>Santiago Castro</strong> in attack is expected against the Purples.</p>

Fiorentina

<p>Fiorentina’s away form remains a concern. They have lost 67% of their last six away Serie A matches and won only three of their previous 22 away league games. They also average 0.70 goals per away match this season.</p> <p>This lack of attacking threat has left them vulnerable in tight matches, often requiring near-perfect defensive displays just to remain competitive.</p> <p>From a tactical perspective, the match may develop into a cautious affair.</p> <p>Head-to-head statistics underline how evenly matched these sides can be overall, with Bologna winning 50% of their last six league meetings against Fiorentina.</p> <p>For Bologna, this fixture represents an opportunity to arrest their recent dip in league results and strengthen their push for a top-eight finish.</p> <p>Fiorentina, meanwhile, desperately need points in their fight against relegation but must overcome a poor away record and a challenging historical matchup.</p> <p>Albert Gudmundsson, Roberto Piccoli, and Cher Ndour could team up at the attacking end of Fiorentina’s 3-4-3 formation.</p> <p>Pablo Marí is ruled out due to injury.</p>