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Italian Serie A: Bologna vs Verona
Kickoff Time: 2024-02-24 03:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/DANIELE MASCOLO
This season, Bologna have indeed shown an impressive performance. In
their recent league match, they secured a 2-1 victory over Lazio in an away
game, marking their fourth consecutive league win and showcasing excellent
form. Currently, Bologna share the same number of points, 45, with Atalanta,
but due to goal difference, they are temporarily ranked fifth in the Serie A
standings. Their overall record consists of 12 wins, nine draws, and four
losses. Analyzing their performance from a statistical standpoint, Bologna have
scored 37 goals while conceding 23 in the league so far. This indicates that
they have been effective both in attack and defense. Bologna predominantly
employ a 4-2-3-1 formation, but against weaker opponents, they may switch to a
more offensive 4-3-3 formation to strengthen their attacking capabilities. In
terms of tactics, Bologna heavily rely on defensive counterattacks. They
utilize midfielders and forward players to intercept the opponent’s advances.
When the opposing team makes a mistake in their passing or receiving, Bologna
quickly capitalizes on it by initiating swift counterattacks.
Verona’s recent performance has been mixed. While they managed to
secure a commendable 2-2 draw against Juventus in their last home match, their
overall form has been sluggish. In the past five league rounds, they have only
achieved three draws and two losses. Currently, Verona sit in 17th place in the
Serie A standings with a record of four wins, eight draws, and 13 losses. With
a goal difference being their only saving grace, Verona are still precariously
positioned above the relegation zone. Their relegation situation remains far
from optimistic. In terms of statistics, Verona have scored 23 goals while
conceding 34 in the league so far. Both their offensive and defensive
performances have been less than satisfactory. Similar to Bologna, Verona also
employ a 4-2-3-1 formation and rely on defensive counterattacks as a tactical
approach. However, due to their limited overall strength and the players’
relatively poor execution abilities, they often find themselves in a dilemma
when it comes to attacking.
Indeed, based on the current strength and recent form, Bologna appears
to have an advantage over Verona. Bologna’s four-game winning streak showcases
their excellent form, while Verona have struggled to achieve positive results
recently. Furthermore, Verona have a reputation for poor away performances.
Their record of one win, three draws, and nine losses in 13 away games in the
league highlights their weakness when playing on the road. Considering these
factors, Bologna, who are at home and in great condition, are expected to have
the upper hand when facing Verona in this match-up.
Bologna’s Last 5 Games: WWWWD
24-02-18 Lazio 1-2 Bologna
24-02-15 Bologna 2-0 Fiorentina
24-02-11 Bologna 4-0 Lecce
24-02-04 Bologna 4-2 Sassuolo
24-01-28 AC Milan 2-2 Bologna
Verona’s Last 5 Games: DDLDL
24-02-18 Verona 2-2 Juventus
24-02-11 Monza 0-0 Verona
24-02-04 Napoli 2-1 Verona
24-01-28 Verona 1-1 Frosinone
24-01-21 Roma 2-1 Verona
Head To Head Record:
23-11-01 Bologna 2-0 Verona
23-09-19 Verona 0-0 Bologna
24-04-22 Verona 2-1 Bologna
22-12-22 Verona 0-1 Bologna
22-08-22 Bologna 1-1 Verona
Prediction: Bologna to win