Bologna and Udinese face off at Stadio Dall’Ara in a crucial Serie A matchup. Both teams find themselves mid-table, with only one point separating them. Bologna recently enjoyed back-to-back victories but is looking to reverse a troubling streak at home. Udinese, after a brief rise in form, has faced recent setbacks.
Match Preview
Bologna currently sits in 10th place in Serie A, struggling to find consistency. They have managed just two wins in their last 13 league matches. Their recent Coppa Italia campaign ended with a loss to Lazio, leading them to focus more on the Europa League. They secured a 1-0 victory over SK Brann in their playoff opener, providing a much-needed boost for coach Vincenzo Italiano.
On the other hand, Udinese had shown promise with consecutive league victories, but their momentum was halted by recent defeats. After securing a 3-1 win against Hellas Verona, they followed up with a victory over Roma. However, they suffered losses to Lecce and Sassuolo, highlighting inconsistency in their performance.
Recent Form
- Bologna’s Serie A form: W L L L L W
- Udinese’s Serie A form: D L W W L L
Team News
Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano is expected to make some changes, especially with a crucial Europa League match against Brann on the horizon. Key defensive players Eivind Helland and Lorenzo De Silvestri are available for selection, with only Charalampos Lykogiannis unavailable.
Udinese, managed by Kosta Runjaic, is facing selection challenges. Main striker Keinan Davis is sidelined with injury, and defender Oumar Solet is doubtful due to a flexor issue. Depending on Solet’s fitness, Runjaic might opt for a four-man defense, especially after their recent formation switch.
Projected Lineups
Bologna’s Potential Starting XI:
- Skorupski
- Zortea
- Heggem
- Casale
- Miranda
- Freuler
- Moro
- Orsolini
- Odgaard
- Rowe
- Castro
Udinese’s Potential Starting XI:
- Okoye
- Bertola
- Kristensen
- Kabasele
- Ehizibue
- Atta
- Karlstrom
- Ekkelenkamp
- Zemura
- Zaniolo
- Bayo
Match Prediction
As Bologna seeks to end a frustrating home run, they are likely to encounter a strong Udinese side. The last two encounters at Dall’Ara ended in draws, and the teams have a tendency to split points. A 1-1 draw appears to be a realistic expectation for this matchup.
