Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
Bologna’s impressive draw in Lisbon against Sporting (1:1) was not enough to secure a place in the Champions League knockout rounds, but it did extend their unbeaten streak to six matches. Now, they return home to face an exciting Como side, which have been consistently involved in high-scoring encounters.
Bologna
Since mid-December, Bologna have scored in nine consecutive matches, netting 2+ goals in six of them. Their attacking output has been one of the best in the league—18.47 xG in their last 10 Serie A matches, ranking them among the top four teams in this metric. Last weekend, they played with a rotated squad against Empoli (1:1), generating 0.90 xG. Now that their European campaign is over, their full focus will shift to Serie A.
Como
Como’s return to the top flight has been thrilling, with 11 consecutive matches featuring at least two goal contributions. Their 4:1 thrashing of Udinese was a statement result, and despite defeats against AC Milan and Atalanta (both 1:2), they were highly competitive against stronger opposition. Como embrace attacking football, and their open playstyle has made them one of the most entertaining sides in the league.
Bologna vs Como Prediction
Their first meeting of the season ended 2:2, and given the current form of both teams, another open, attacking match is likely.
