Match Overview
On December 15, Bologna will face off against Fiorentina at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in a Serie A match. The odds for this encounter are evenly balanced, with both teams having an equal chance of winning.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have met on several occasions in the past. In their most recent clash earlier this year, Bologna emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. However, it’s worth noting that Fiorentina has had the upper hand historically, winning three out of their last five encounters.
Goals have been plentiful when these sides meet, as there were more than three goals scored in four out of their previous seven matches. This suggests that we can expect an exciting and high-scoring affair between them once again.
Team Form: Bologna
Bologna has shown mixed form recently across various competitions. In their last six matches overall, they won two games while losing another two and drawing twice. They displayed impressive attacking prowess during this period by scoring ten goals but also conceded seven times.
In Serie A specifically, Bologna currently sits eighth in the league standings with 22 points from 14 matches played so far. Their goal difference is just +2 due to conceding 18 goals while finding the back of the net on 20 occasions.
Their home record has been solid thus far in Serie A as they remain unbeaten after playing six matches at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara – securing two wins and four draws along with only three goals conceded.
In their latest fixture across all competitions against Benfica in UEFA Champions League action ended without any goals being scored by either side resulting in a goalless draw.
Team Form: Fiorentina
Fiorentina enters this match full of confidence based on their recent performances. They have been particularly strong in away games, winning four out of their last six matches on the road and drawing twice.
In Serie A, Fiorentina currently sits fourth in the league standings with 31 points from 14 matches played. Their impressive goal difference of +18 is a testament to their attacking prowess as they have scored 28 goals while conceding just ten.
Their most recent match across all competitions was against Lask Linz in UEFA Europa Conference League action where they secured an emphatic victory with a commanding first-half performance that saw them leading 3-0 at halftime thanks to goals from Riccardo Sottil, Jonathan Ikoné, and Michael Richardson.
Key Players Spotlight
For Bologna, one player who has stood out recently is striker Riccardo Orsolini. He has been instrumental in their attack, contributing both goals and assists. His ability to create chances for his teammates while also finding the back of the net himself makes him a key threat for Fiorentina’s defense.
On the other hand, Fiorentina boasts midfielder Jonathan Ikoné as one of their standout performers. With his creativity and vision on display throughout this season, he has consistently provided crucial assists and contributed important goals for his team.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing recent statistics reveals some interesting trends between these two teams. Bologna tends to be involved in high-scoring affairs lately – five out of their last seven matches witnessed three or more goals being scored by either side.
Fiorentina’s away form suggests that they are formidable opponents when playing on foreign soil – having won four out of seven away matches so far this season while scoring an average of almost two goals per game during those fixtures.
Match Prediction: Bologna vs Fiorentina
Based on our analysis considering each team’s current form, key players, and statistical insights, we predict a closely contested match between Bologna and Fiorentina. However, considering Fiorentina’s strong away record and their recent performances, they are likely to come out on top in this encounter.
Bologna 1 – 2 Fiorentina
