Bologna VS Napoli

**Match Preview: Bologna vs. Napoli (April 8, 2025, 02:45 GMT+2)** --- ### **1. Overview** This Serie A clash sees **Bologna** host **Napoli** at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Bologna, currently mid-table, aims to disrupt Napoli’s push for European qualification. Napoli, under new management, seeks consistency after a mixed season. --- ### **2. Recent Form** **Bologna (Last 5 matches):** - ✅ 2-1 vs. Udinese (H) - ❌ 0-1 vs. Inter Milan (A) - ✅ 3-0 vs. Empoli (H) - ❌ 1-2 vs. Lazio (A) - ⚖️ 1-1 vs. Fiorentina (H) *Trend*: Strong at home (3W, 1D in last 4 home games) but inconsistent defensively. **Napoli (Last 5 matches):** - ✅ 4-2 vs. Salernitana (H) - ❌ 0-3 vs. Juventus (A) - ⚖️ 2-2 vs. Atalanta (H) - ✅ 1-0 vs. Torino (A) - ❌ 1-2 vs. Roma (H) *Trend*: Unreliable away (2W, 2L in last 5 road trips) but potent in attack. --- ### **3. Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)** - **Napoli 3-1 Bologna** (Dec 2024) - **Bologna 0-2 Napoli** (Mar 2024) - **Napoli 4-0 Bologna** (Nov 2023) - **Bologna 1-1 Napoli** (Apr 2023) - **Napoli 3-2 Bologna** (Jan 2023) *Trend*: Napoli dominate historically (4W, 1D), but Bologna held them to a draw in 2023. --- ### **4. Odds Analysis (Asia Market)** - **Asian Handicap**: Bologna +0.25 @ 1.85 | Napoli -0.25 @ 2.00 - **Over/Under**: 2.5 Goals (Over @ 1.90 | Under @ 1.95) - **European Odds**: Bologna Win @ 3.40 | Draw @ 3.30 | Napoli Win @ 2.15 *Insight*: Odds slightly favor Napoli, but the narrow margin reflects their inconsistent form. --- ### **5. Prediction** Expect a tightly contested match. Bologna’s resilient home form and Napoli’s erratic away performances suggest a **draw or narrow Napoli win**. Key factors: - Bologna’s midfield press could disrupt Napoli’s buildup. - Napoli’s attacking quality (e.g., Kvara, Osimhen) may decide the game late. **Score Prediction**: Bologna 1-1 Napoli (Lean toward Under 2.5 Goals). --- *Note: This analysis is for informational purposes only. No betting advice is provided.*