Bologna on December 21, 2024, presents an intriguing clash of contrasting forms. Torino recently halted a six-game winless streak with a narrow victory over Empoli, while Bologna has been in impressive form, having secured 16 points since gameweek 10 under manager Vincenzo Italiano . This backdrop sets the stage for a highly competitive encounter as both teams vie for crucial points in the league.
Torino’s penultimate game of the year offers a chance to rise into the top 10. They’ve managed back-to-back wins in Serie A just once this season.
After beating Empoli 1-0 last time out, here they are presented with another opportunity. However, having scored just twice in their last seven matches, there’s a need to improve on that front as well.
Bologna will come into this game in a bullish mood having picked up well in recent matches. They are not only doing well in terms of results but have also emerged as a seriously strong unit defensively.
In the last five matches, the visitors kept four clean sheets. The only time they conceded in that streak was in the 2-2 draw with Juventus. Right before this outing, they claimed a deserved 1-0 win over in-form Fiorentina, sending them seventh in Serie A.
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Bologna possible starting lineup: Skorupski; Posch, Beukema, Calafiori, Lykogiannis; Aebischer, Freuler; Ndoye, Ferguson, Saelemaekers; Zirkzee
Torino possible starting lineup: Milinkovic-Savic; Tameze, Buongiorno, Rodriguez; Bellanova, Gineitis, Ilic, Lazaro; Vlasic; Zapata, Sanabria
Torino vs Bologna Prediction
Torino look a good bet in this Serie A clash and we can back them at 1.79 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.
Torino holds a superior head-to-head record against Bologna. However, recent performances indicate that Bologna may have the upper hand going into this match . Despite their struggles at home since October and recent victories coming by single-goal margins, Torino will aim to leverage their historical advantage. Predictions suggest a closely contested match ending in a draw with under 2.5 goals scored .
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