Bologna vs Hellas Verona Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

A massive 13 points separates both teams in the division.

Matchday 18 of Serie A will take us to the Renato Dall’Ara, where Bologna will host Hellas Verona in a highly anticipated clash. The hosts are currently placed seventh in the league table and are competing for the European places. They are just three points (28) behind Juventus (31) with a game in hand. With seven wins, seven draws, and just two losses, Bologna are enjoying an encouraging season.

Hellas Verona, on the other hand, are fighting to avoid dropping into the relegation zone. The Mastiffs have 15 points from their opening 17 matches. They have suffered 12 major losses and have emerged victorious on the other five occasions.

They need to find consistency as they have made three out of the possible last 15 points. Both teams have something to play for and that will make this encounter unmissable. No matter who you will support, entertainment is promised.

KickOff:

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:15 AM IST

Renato Dall’Ara

Form:

Bologna(in all competitions): W-W-D-D-W

Hellas Verona(in all competitions): L-W-L-L-L

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— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) December 27, 2024

Players to watch out for:

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

The Italian is Bologna’s top goalscorer in the ongoing Serie A campaign with six goals. His ability to find the attackers in the box with his long passes is very helpful for his team to unlock their opponents. He times his arrival in the box brilliantly as well and that helps him in getting into great goalscoring positions.

Casper Tengstedt (Hellas Verona)

The Danish forward is Hellas Verona’s top goalscorer in the ongoing Serie A campaign. He is outperforming his xG (expected goals) by two goals. He is a lethal finisher who can punish his opponents from anywhere in and around the box. Casper will be given the responsibility of finishing the chances Hellas Verona will get.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these teams ended in a 2-0 win for Bologna.
• Bologna won 2-0 against Torino in their last game.
• Hellas Verona lost 1-0 to AC Milan.

Bologna vs Hellas Verona: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Bologna to win – 1.51 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – No – 1.74 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 1.75 – 1.38 by Pinnacle

Injury and Team news:

Bologna will miss Oussama El Azzouzi, Michel Aebischer, and Nicolò Cambiaghi as they are still recovering from their long-term injuries.

Hellas Verona on the other hand will be without the likes of Juan Manuel Cruz, Martin Frese, and Abdou Harroui due to their respective injuries.

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— Hellas Verona FC (@HellasVeronaFC) December 26, 2024

Head to Head:

Total matches: 23

Bologna won: 12

Hellas Verona won: 5

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineup:

Bologna (4-2-3-1)

F. Ravaglia(GK); Holm, Beukema, Lucumí, Miranda; Freuler, Pobega; Orsolini, Ferguson, Odgaard; Castro

Hellas Verona (3-4-2-1)

Montipo(GK); Dawidowicz, Coppola, Ghilardi; Tchatchoua, Duda, Belahyane, Lazović; Suslov, Harroui; Tengstedt

Match Prediction

Considering their form and home advantage, the hosts are coming into this one as a favourite. They have displayed enormous quality in some difficult situations. Hellas Verona might pose a threat to them. However, our Match Prediction for this one is –

Prediction: Bologna 2-0 Hellas Verona

Telecast details

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