Match Overview
On February 11, 2024, Bologna will face Lecce at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in a Serie A match. Bologna is the local team and enters the game as the favorite with odds of 1.79 to win. The draw has odds of 3.73, while an away victory for Lecce is priced at 5.28.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have faced each other multiple times in the past, with Bologna holding a slight advantage over Lecce. In their most recent encounter on March 12, 2023, they played to a 1-1 draw. However, when looking at their previous matches, it becomes evident that there tends to be plenty of goals whenever these sides meet.
In their last five encounters alone, there were three or more goals scored on four occasions. This suggests that both teams are capable of finding the back of the net when facing each other. It’s worth noting that this is not their inaugural clash and they have a history of competitive matches.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Bologna has had mixed results in recent matches across various competitions. In their last six games, they won one match, lost two matches, and drew three matches. They managed to score eight goals but also conceded ten during this period.
In Serie A competition specifically, Bologna currently sits in sixth place with 36 points from 22 matches played so far this season. They have won nine games, drawn nine games and lost four games while scoring a total of 29 goals and conceding 22.
Their most recent match was against Sassuolo in Serie A where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 4-2 thanks to goals from M.Viti (own goal), G.Fabbian, L.Ferguson, and A.Saelemaekers.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Lecce has struggled in their recent matches, particularly when playing away from home. In their last six away games, they have only managed to win one match, lost four matches and drew one match. They scored five goals but conceded ten during this period.
In the Serie A competition, Lecce currently sits in 13th place with 24 points from 23 matches played. They have won five games, drawn nine games and lost nine games while scoring a total of 24 goals and conceding 33.
Their most recent match was against Fiorentina in Serie A where they secured a narrow victory with a scoreline of 3-2 thanks to goals from R.Oudin and R.Piccoli.
Key Players Spotlight
For Bologna, midfielder Lewis Ferguson has been in fine form recently, contributing five goals and two assists in his last 23 appearances across all competitions. He will be a key player to watch as he looks to continue his impressive performances.
On the other hand, Lecce’s attacker Nikola Krstović has also been influential for his team. With five goals in his last 23 appearances, he poses a threat to Bologna’s defense and will be looking to add more to his tally.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing the statistics of both teams reveals some interesting trends. Bologna has been relatively solid at home this season with eight wins out of eleven matches played at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. They have scored an average of 1.64 goals per game while conceding just 0.64 goals per game on their own turf.
On the other hand, Lecce has struggled on their travels this season with no victories out of eleven away matches. They have averaged just 0.82 goals scored per game while conceding 1.45 goals per game away from home.
Match Prediction: Bologna 2-1 Lecce
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form, key players, and statistical insights, it is predicted that Bologna will come out on top in this match with a scoreline of 2-1 against Lecce. However, given their history of high-scoring encounters, it wouldn’t be surprising to see both teams find the back of the net.
