Genoa vs Bologna

Genoa

<p>Genoa currently find themselves 16th in the standings with 20 points, hovering uncomfortably above the relegation zone. Bologna, by contrast, sit 8th with 30 points, enjoying a relatively stable campaign and still harbouring ambitions of finishing in the European places. While the gap between the two sides is notable, recent trends suggest this may be a tighter contest than the table implies.</p> <p>Genoa’s recent form has been mixed rather than disastrous. They have drawn three of their last six matches, showing an ability to stay competitive even if wins have been hard to come by.</p> <p>However, their biggest concern remains their struggles at home. The Rossoblù have managed to win just two of their last 14 home Serie A matches, a worrying return at a venue that has traditionally been a source of strength.</p> <p>Goals have also been in short supply at the Luigi Ferraris. Genoa are averaging only 0.82 goals per home match in Serie A, underlining their attacking limitations.</p> <p>This lack of firepower has often forced them into tight, low-scoring encounters where margins are extremely fine.</p> <p>For Genoa, finding a way to be more clinical in the final third will be crucial if they are to pull clear of the relegation battle.</p> <p>A 3-5-2 formation with Vitinha and Colombo in attack is expected against Bologna.</p>

Bologna

<p>Bologna arrive after a 2-2 comeback draw with 10-man Celtic in the Europa League.</p> <p>Back in Serie A, they have lost three of their last six matches, meaning 50% of those fixtures ended in defeat.</p> <p>That dip in form has slowed their momentum and raised questions about sustaining a push toward the top seven.</p> <p>Away from home, Bologna have been more reliable. They are unbeaten in eight of their last nine away Serie A games, a run that suggests they travel well and are comfortable on the counter.</p> <p>That resilience on the road could prove decisive against Genoa, a side that often struggles to impose itself in home fixtures.</p> <p>However, the head-to-head record offers encouragement for the hosts. Bologna have won just two of their last 13 Serie A matches against Genoa, indicating Genoa have historically handled the fixture well, regardless of form.</p> <p>Bologna may look to control possession and exploit Genoa’s low goal output by striking first and forcing the hosts out of their comfort zone.</p> <p>A 4—2—3—1 formation with Thijs Dallinga in attack is expected against the home side.</p>