Bologna VS Napoli

**Match Preview: Bologna vs. Napoli (Serie A, 8 April 2025, 02:45 GMT+2)** --- ### **1. Overview** This Serie A clash sees **Bologna** (9th, 38 points) host **Napoli** (5th, 51 points) at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Bologna aims to secure a top-half finish, while Napoli fights for Champions League qualification. Both teams enter with mixed form, making this a pivotal mid-table vs. European contender battle. --- ### **2. Recent Form** **Bologna (Last 5 Matches):** - Serie A: Bologna 1-1 **Inter Milan** (H) - Serie A: **Lazio** 2-0 Bologna (A) - Serie A: Bologna 2-1 **Fiorentina** (H) - Serie A: **Atalanta** 3-2 Bologna (A) - Serie A: Bologna 0-0 **Torino** (H) *Form*: 🟡⚫⚪⚪⚪ (1W, 2D, 2L) **Napoli (Last 5 Matches):** - Serie A: Napoli 3-1 **Roma** (H) - UCL: **Man City** 2-0 Napoli (A) - Serie A: **Juventus** 1-0 Napoli (A) - Serie A: Napoli 4-2 **Sassuolo** (H) - Serie A: **AC Milan** 2-2 Napoli (A) *Form*: 🟢🔴⚪🟢⚪ (2W, 2D, 1L) --- ### **3. Head-to-Head History (Last 5 Meetings):** - **2024/25 Serie A**: Napoli 2-1 Bologna - **2023/24 Serie A**: Napoli 3-0 Bologna - **2023/24 Coppa Italia**: Napoli 1-1 Bologna (Napoli win 4-2 on pens) - **2022/23 Serie A**: Bologna 0-4 Napoli - **2022/23 Serie A**: Napoli 3-2 Bologna *Trend*: Napoli dominate, winning 4 of 5 recent clashes. --- ### **4. Key Odds (Asian Handicap):** - **Asian Handicap**: Napoli -0.5 (1.90) | Bologna +0.5 (1.95) - **European Odds**: Napoli Win (2.10) | Draw (3.40) | Bologna Win (3.80) - **Over/Under 2.5 Goals**: 1.85 (Over) | 2.00 (Under) --- ### **5. Prediction** **Tactical Insight**: Napoli’s attacking quality (Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia) poses a threat, but Bologna’s home defense (5 clean sheets this season) could frustrate them. **Key Factors**: - Napoli’s poor away form (3 losses in last 5 away games). - Bologna’s resilience at home (only 2 defeats in 2024/25). - Historical dominance by Napoli, but tight recent margins. **Score Prediction**: **Bologna 1-1 Napoli** (Napoli edge on xG but settle for a draw). --- **Note**: This analysis is for informational purposes only. No betting advice is provided. Always gamble responsibly.