Bologna VS Napoli

**Match Preview: Bologna vs. Napoli (Europe) | April 8, 2025 | 02:45 UTC** ### **1. Match Context** This Serie A clash sees mid-table **Bologna** host **Napoli**, who are pushing for European qualification. Bologna aims to disrupt Napoli’s momentum at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, while the visitors seek three points to solidify their top-six ambitions. --- ### **2. Recent Form** **Bologna (Last 5 Matches):** - Bologna 1-1 Juventus (H) - Lazio 2-0 Bologna (A) - Bologna 3-1 Udinese (H) - Fiorentina 1-1 Bologna (A) - Bologna 2-0 Empoli (H) *Form*: 🟢⚪🔴⚪🟢 | **Home strength**: Unbeaten in 3/5, scoring 7 goals. **Napoli (Last 5 Matches):** - Napoli 4-2 Roma (H) - Inter Milan 1-0 Napoli (A) - Napoli 2-2 Atalanta (H) - Sassuolo 3-1 Napoli (A) - Napoli 1-0 Torino (H) *Form*: 🟢🔴⚪🔴🟢 | **Away struggles**: Lost 2/3 recent road games. --- ### **3. Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings):** - **Napoli 3-1 Bologna** (Nov 2024 – Serie A) - **Bologna 0-2 Napoli** (Mar 2024 – Serie A) - **Napoli 4-0 Bologna** (Jan 2024 – Coppa Italia) - **Bologna 1-1 Napoli** (Sep 2023 – Serie A) - **Napoli 2-1 Bologna** (Feb 2023 – Serie A) *Trend*: Napoli dominate recent clashes (4W, 1D), but Bologna held them to a draw at home in 2023. --- ### **4. Odds Overview (Average):** - **Bologna Win**: 3.75 - **Draw**: 3.30 - **Napoli Win**: 2.10 *Bookmakers slightly favor Napoli*, reflecting their historical edge and attacking quality, but Bologna’s home resilience is factored in. --- ### **5. Prediction:** **Key Factors:** - **Bologna’s Home Defense**: Conceded just 3 goals in last 5 home games. - **Napoli’s Away Vulnerabilities**: Leaky in recent road trips (7 goals conceded in 3 matches). - **X-Factor**: Napoli’s star striker Victor Osimhen (22 league goals) vs. Bologna’s organized backline. **Expected Outcome**: A tight match with Napoli’s firepower narrowly edging it. **Score Prediction**: **Bologna 1-2 Napoli**. *Note: This analysis is for informational purposes only. No betting advice is provided.*