Prediction: Bologna vs Napoli – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Bologna double chance

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Looking to move within touching distance of top spot in the Serie A standings, Napoli will travel to a high-flying Bologna mon Monday night.

Bologna

Starting with the hosts, while Bologna might have endeared a Champions League struggle during their iconic maiden campaign among Europe’s elite, the Greyhounds have embarked on another sensational domestic romp. Enjoying what has become a remarkable purple patch, Vincenzo Italiano’s men have rightfully received a string of plaudits this calendar year. Getting their Coppa Italia semi-final adventure underway with a dominant display as they cruised their way to a 3-0 victory away at Empoli, the former Fiorentina boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Likewise, heading into March’s international break with a famous 5-0 win against Lazio, Bologna have now won all of their previous six appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 15-3. Skyrocketing their way up the table and with another Champions League ticket at the top of their agenda, Monday’s hosts will be confident of making another heavyweight statement.

Bologna Team News

Handed a Coppa Italia rest against Empoli earlier in the week, Argentinian youngster Santiago Castro child be handed a full recall and spearhead Bologna’s charge. Heading into Monday’s showdown in Emilia-Romagna, Italiano’s camp have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh concerns.

Completing a permanent switch from Premier League high-flyers Nottingham Forest last summer, Remo Freuler will partner Scotland international Lewis Ferguson in the middle of the park. AC Milan loanee Davide Calabria will keep his spot at right-back.

Napoli

As for the visitors, making an immediate return to winning ways last weekend as they claimed a 2-1 victory at home against historic rivals AC Milan, Napoli will be desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. While the Azzurri might have continued to impress since Antonio Conte’s arrival last summer, the former Chelsea boss is seeking some recent stability. Signing off February with a shock 2-1 loss at the hands of Como, Sunday’s guests have won just a pair of their previous eight Serie A appearances – a run that stems back to January 25th. Opening Monday’s trip to Emilia-Romagna sat four points adrift of defending champions Inter Milan, Napoli have shown some worrying recent issues on the road. In fact, Conte’s side have failed to win any of their last four showdowns away from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Napoli Team News

While Scotland international Scott McTominay might have missed out against AC Milan last weekend, the former Manchester United star is expected to make a full return here. Likewise, Napoli will welcome ex-Roma defender Leonardo Spinazzola back to their travelling squad following a minor muscle issue.

Once again finding the net against AC Milan last week and now notching five goals in as many appearances for club and country, Romelu Lukaku will play a leading role in the final third. Starting in each of Napoli’s last four Seire A matchups on either side of March’s international break, Billy Gilmour should keep his spot in the middle of the park.

Bologna vs Napoli Key Factors to Consider

• When Bologna and Napoli met for their reverse Serie A contest on August 25th, Conte’s men collected a 3-0 victory at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
• However, the Azzurri have recorded just a pair of wins from their last eight Serie A appearances.
• Napoli have also failed to win any of their last four showdowns on the road.
• Bologna have won each of their previous six appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 15-3
• Likewise, the Greyhounds of remarkably won all of their last eight contests in Emilia-Romagna by an aggregate score of 19-6.

Conclusion

While Napoli might have an opportunity to move within a single point of defending champions Inter Milan here, Monday’s guests should be bracing themselves for a real challenge. With Bologna enjoying what has become a remarkable purple patch, the Greyhounds have skyrocketed their way back into the Champions League spots. Winning all of their last eight contests in Emilia-Romagna by an aggregate score of 19-6, Italiano’s men are more than capable of asking some serious questions.

Verdict: Bologna double chance

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: Olympusbet