Hellas Verona vs Bologna

Hellas Verona

<p>Verona will host Bologna at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on January 15, 2026, in a Serie A fixture that pits two teams from opposite ends of the table against each other.</p> <p>Verona sit bottom in 20th place on 13 points, while Bologna sit comfortably in 9th with 27 points, making the match a <strong>crucial opportunity</strong> for both sides with contrasting aims.</p> <p>For Verona, the urgency is mounting, and their overall league form has been poor, with only three wins recorded in their last 28 Serie A matches.</p> <p>Defensively, Verona have conceded at least one goal in each of their last eight league games and are averaging 1.63 goals against per match in Serie A.</p> <p>Home form has offered little comfort, with four losses in their last six Serie A matches at the Bentegodi as they struggle to convert home notes into points.</p> <p>While performances have occasionally shown effort and intensity, lapses in concentration and a lack of cutting edge in both boxes have often proven costly.</p> <p>Giovane and Gift Orban could team up at the attacking end of Verona’s 3-5-2 formation.</p>

Bologna

<p>Bologna arrive with far less anxiety. While their recent results hint at a slight dip—having won just one of their last eight Serie A matches—their away form has remained relatively sturdy.</p> <p>They are unbeaten in seven of their last eight away league games and have scored at least one goal in each of their last eight Serie A matches on the road. That away consistency has been key to maintaining their position in the top half of the table.</p> <p>Despite a recent shortage of wins, Bologna have continued to create chances and show attacking intent. Notably, they have scored two or more goals in each of their last three Serie A meetings with Verona, highlighting a clear attacking edge in this particular matchup.</p> <p>Historically, Bologna have also enjoyed success against Verona, winning 15 of their 28 head-to-head encounters, a record that further strengthens their confidence heading into this clash.</p> <p>The objective will be to manage the game intelligently, exploit Verona’s defensive frailties, and turn Bologna’s solid away performances into a much-needed victory. A 4-2-3-1 formation with Santiago Castro in attack is expected against Verona.</p> <p>Weekend goalscorer Nicolò Cambiaghi is suspended for this fixture, having received a red card in the 1-1 draw with Como.</p>