The Matchday 2 Serie A clash between Bologna and Como will take place on August 30 at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium. Bologna vs. Como: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bologna
Vincenzo Italiano's side played away against Roma in the first round and failed to earn points (0-1). For Roma, this defeat marked their fourth consecutive loss in Serie A. However, it was the first time during this stretch that the team conceded fewer than three goals. On the other hand, it was the first time in five recent league matches that the Romans failed to score. In the standings, the club is positioned 16th.
Notably, Bologna's squad was strengthened by the addition of forward Jonathan Rowe before this round.
- The team has won 7 of their last 10 home matches in Serie A.
- Players scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home league matches.
- Bologna has not conceded more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 home Serie A games.
Predicted lineup for Bologna (4-5-1)
Lukasz Skorupski – Lorenzo De Silvestri, Nicolo Casale, John Lucumi, Charalampos Lykogiannis – Riccardo Orsolini, Remo Freuler, Jens Odgaard, Tommaso Pobega, Nicolo Cambiaghi – Ciro Immobile.
Defenders Nicolo Casale and Emil Holm, as well as forward Ciro Immobile, will not play due to injuries.
Como
In the first round, Cesc Fabregas' side hosted Lazio and confidently defeated the Romans 2-0. As a result, Como secured their seventh win in nine recent Serie A matches (1 draw, 1 loss). During this period, the team kept a clean sheet for the fifth time. Meanwhile, in six previous league games, the players scored more than one goal only for the second time. In the standings, Como, with three points, is among the leaders, trailing only Inter on goal difference.
- The team has not lost in 5 of their last 7 away Serie A matches (4 wins, 1 draw).
- Exactly 2 or 3 goals have been scored in 8 of the club's last 10 away league games.
- Como has scored in their last seven away Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Como (4-5-1)
Jean Butez – Mergim Vojvoda, Marc Oliver Kempf, Ignace Van der Brempt, Alex Valle – Jesus Rodriguez, Lucas Da Cunha, Maximo Perrone, Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon – Anastasios Douvikas.
Forward Assane Diao's participation in the match is doubtful.
Referee
Daniele Doveri (Italy)
Matches – 18 (Serie A, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 22%.
Bologna vs. Como: Match Prediction
On their home turf, Vincenzo Italiano's side performed confidently last season. Primarily, Bologna showed their prowess in attack: in 19 matches of the previous Serie A campaign, the team failed to score only once. Additionally, in terms of goals scored at home last season (33), the club was only behind Inter, Roma, and Atalanta. Meanwhile, in 9 of their last 12 Serie A games, Bologna failed to keep a clean sheet.
Como generally prefers attacking football and regularly finds the net even away from home. In seven previous away league games, Cesc Fabregas' side never left the field without scoring, and on three occasions during this stretch, they breached opponents' defenses at least twice. However, they do not always manage to play reliably at their own goal: in 16 of 19 away matches last Serie A season, Como conceded.
I expect both teams to play actively upfront and anticipate a goal exchange. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
