Game Preview
Udinese will be on the road to Bologna for what is expected to be a very competitive Serie A match set to be played at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Both teams have proven that they can start relatively well and are likely looking to maximize their home advantage in the case of Bologna, while Udinese tries to continue with a pattern of consistent good results.
Key Stats & Insights
Bologna has managed 4 wins in their last 10 league games, with an added 1 loss and 5 draws. They score an average of 1.3 goals per game and maintain a 61.3% possession rate. The team is just brilliant defensively, as it has only conceded 0.7 goals per game on average.
Udinese, meanwhile, has been in far less scintillating form of late, winning just two of the previous 10, losing four, and drawing as many. They have a poor scoring record, averaging only 0.9 goals per game. Defensively, they have shipped 1.1 goals per game on average.
Team Form and Performance
Bologna: The hosts have been very solid at home, using their good possession-based game to control the games. They had 73% possession in that match against Genoa, which they lost.
Udinese: Udinese, on the other hand, has been inconsistent, but there will be much confidence to take from their resilience in the 1-0 win over Frosinone on the road. They have a habit of scoring the opening goal; this fact could prove very vital come Saturday if chances are at a premium.
Player Form and Availability
Bologna: Alexis Saelemaekers is in some fine form, scoring a goal in each of the two last games and topping this team’s chart with 3 in recent matches. Inasmuch as the hosts are in great form, their defensive solidity will be affected by the absence of key figures such as Lewis Ferguson and Jhon Lucumรญ due to injuries.
Udinese: Will bank on the fine form of Lazar Samardzic, who has been the most prolific with 3 goals so far. With few injuries, Udinese will need to wait on a decision regarding Thomas Kristensen’s availability for this game.
Market Analysis (Odds)
Bologna are favorites to win, the price being 1.91, which implies they have a 52.4% chance of winning. A draw in this game is priced at 3.25, while Udinese to upset their rivals is at 4.33.
Betting Tips: With both sides having decent defensive stats in terms of the numbers and graphs, the most probable scenario appears to be a low-scoring affair. As such, the tip for the punters will be to go with under 2.5 goals in this fixture at -163 odds.
Predictions
Predicted Outcome: Bologna to win 1-0 against Udinese. Their better possession and the home factor will see them home with all three points in a game that is low-scoring.