Tournament: Serie A Italy
Venue: Stadio Renato Dell'Ara (Bologna)
Game Time: August 18, 2024, 12:30
Bologna will face Udinese in the opening round of Serie A on August 18, 2024. After a summer of significant changes, Bologna aims to start the new season strong, while Udinese looks to build on their recent Coppa Italia success.
Key Statistics and Trends
Bologna:
- Recent Form: Bologna has won only two of their last five matches.
- Head-to-Head: The most common scoreline between Bologna and Udinese is 1-1, occurring nine times.
- First Half Performance: Bologna wins the first half in 34% of their matches.
Udinese:
- Recent Form: Udinese has a mixed record, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches.
- First Half Performance: Udinese wins the first half in 31% of their matches.
- Head-to-Head: Bologna had a seven-match unbeaten run against Udinese, though last season they only managed one point from their two encounters.
Team Analysis
Bologna: Bologna was the surprise package of last season, finishing fifth in Serie A. However, they have seen significant changes over the summer, losing key figures like coach Thiago Motta and players such as Calafiori and Zirkzee. The new coach, Italiano, has brought in defensive reinforcements like Erlić and bolstered the attack with Dallinga from Toulouse. Bologna’s pre-season was busy, with a mix of results as they prepared for their upcoming Champions League debut.
Udinese: Udinese narrowly avoided relegation last season and will be looking to improve under new coach Kosta Runjaic. They’ve added several new players, including Karlström and Pizarro, and started the season with a dominant 4-0 win over Avellino in the Coppa Italia. This victory could provide a confidence boost as they head into their Serie A opener.
Probable Starting Lineups
Bologna (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Ravaglia
- Defenders: Lykogiannis, Lucumí, Beukema, De Silvestri
- Midfielders: Moro, El Azzouzi, Fabbian, Cambiaghi, Orsolini
- Forward: Dallinga
Udinese (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Okoye
- Defenders: Gianetti, Bijol, Nehuén Pérez
- Midfielders: Camara, Thauvin, Payero, Lovrić, Ehizibue
- Forwards: Lucca, Brenner
Head-to-Head Matches
Bologna has generally had the upper hand against Udinese, with a seven-match unbeaten streak in their head-to-head encounters. However, last season, despite Bologna’s strong finish in the league, they only managed a draw and a loss against Udinese.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Bologna vs Udinese
Although Bologna has undergone significant changes, their home advantage should see them through. We predict a win for Bologna (odds – 1.92).
Prediction: Bologna to win (odds – 1.92).
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