Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie A", up to 09/18/2023
To build a prediction for the Verona - Bologna match, scheduled for 18 September 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Verona have played 50 matches, in which they won 13 of them, drew 12 times and lost 25 matches. Bologna, having played 50 matches, won 18 times, drew 17 matches and lost 15 defeats. In the league, Verona average 1 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Bologna average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 20 April 2023 at Verona's ground, where the home side came out on top.
After their heroic escape from relegation to Serie B last season, Verona immediately bounced back and believed in themselves in the current league campaign! The very tenacious “Mastiffs” have already made a strong impression with wins not only over similarly ranked Empoli, but also over the renowned... Show more
Two underachieving teams from last season are facing each other. Recently, both teams have been scoring a lot; the total of 2.5 was exceeded in almost every match involving these teams. I think it will be the same in this game. I expect at least three goals.
Both teams have started the season fairly well. Verona have scored in every match since the start of the season, while Bologna have failed to score only against Milan. It is reasonable to assume that the teams should be capable of scoring against each other, given their defensive problems.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Bologna lost the first half.
1st Half - W13.91
In 5 out of 6 last matches at home, Verona scores against Bologna in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.355
In 10 out of 13 last matches, Verona concedes from Bologna in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.032
In 6 out of 7 last matches at home, Verona concedes from Bologna in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.032
In 5 out of 6 last away matches, Bologna concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.9
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving Verona, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.78
In 10 out of 12 last matches involving Bologna, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.78
In 6 last matches where Bologna played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.78
In 9 out of last 12 away matches, Bologna scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.704
Verona concedes under 2 goals in 22 out of 29 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.648
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing several players from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Федерико Ла Пенна (Italy). Over the last 89 matches, he has shown 426 yellow cards (averaging 4.8 per match) and 24 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 18% of matches (16 out of 89).