Bologna is set to host Hellas Verona on Sunday in a crucial Serie A matchup. The Rossoblu look to extend their winning streak to six consecutive victories.
Match Preview: Bologna vs. Hellas Verona
Bologna has seen a resurgence lately. After a shaky start to the 2025 season, they have now won five straight matches across various competitions. This includes a recent victory over Pisa, which solidified their position in the Europa League’s last 16.
During their last outing, Jens Odgaard scored a spectacular goal in stoppage time against Pisa, securing a 1-0 win. Bologna has also excelled defensively, keeping a clean sheet in their last four matches. However, their hopes for a domestic European competition remain uncertain, making the Europa League their primary focus.
Historically, Bologna has performed well against Verona, winning four of their last five meetings. Verona’s last victory at Stadio Dall’Ara came in December 2024, when they secured a 3-2 win. However, the Gialloblu now face significant challenges after suffering a 2-1 loss to Napoli, marking 12 league games without a win. They currently sit at the bottom of the Serie A standings with just 15 points, nine points away from safety.
Current Form
- Bologna Serie A form: L L L W W W
- Bologna form (all competitions): L W W W W W
- Hellas Verona Serie A form: L L D L L L
Team News
Bologna’s head coach, Vincenzo Italiano, will be without first-choice left-back Juan Miranda due to injury. Charalampos Lykogiannis has returned to full training and might compete for selection. Remo Freuler is suspended, and Joao Mario is doubtful after a minor knee issue.
Santiago Castro and Riccardo Orsolini lead Bologna’s scoring chart with seven goals each. Odgaard follows closely with five goals. Verona’s leading scorer, Gift Orban, recently returned from a two-match suspension and has scored seven goals in his debut Serie A season.
In terms of injuries, Verona’s interim coach, Paolo Sammarco, faces several challenges, with multiple players such as Suat Serdar, Antoine Bernede, and Libyan midfielder Al-Musrati unavailable.
Predicted Lineups
| Bologna | Hellas Verona |
|---|---|
| Skorupski | Montipo |
| De Silvestri | Edmundsson |
| Lucumi | Nelsson |
| Casale | Valentini |
| Zortea | Oyegoke |
| Ferguson | Harroui |
| Moro | Gagliardini |
| Sohm | Akpa-Akpro |
| Bernardeschi | Bradaric |
| Castro | Bowie |
| Rowe | Orban |
Match Prediction
With Bologna building momentum as they advance into the season, they are anticipated to secure a win against Hellas Verona, who appear to be struggling. The predicted score is Bologna 2, Hellas Verona 0, as the hosts look to solidify their position before a significant Europa League clash against Roma.
